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Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at University of Connecticut-Stamford

Stamford, CT · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $32,919/yr (-4% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (28% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (252,100 openings/yr)

ROI 12.1x earnings multiple (5.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #7 of 12 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$845K	$843K	$752K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.1x	12.1x	10.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.3x	5.3x	4.7x
Probability of Field Employment	53%	53%	43%
DegreeOutlook Score	54	53	59

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$69,888

Out-of-state: $160,560 (5.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$56,236

20% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,500

7.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$83,413

153% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $32,919/yr, roughly in line with the $34,272 national median for Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

With a 12.1x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 11% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $20,500 against $32,919/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #7 ranking among 12 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services programs places University of Connecticut-Stamford in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

The $32,919-to-$83,413 earnings arc over five years reflects a 153% gain — well above average career growth for recent graduates.

About University of Connecticut-Stamford

University of Connecticut-Stamford accepts 80% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a smaller student body of 2,177 in Stamford, CT. 50% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.

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Top Career Paths

Health specialties teachers, postsecondary $105,620/yr

Occupational therapy assistants $68,340/yr

Physical therapist assistants $65,510/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 53/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at University of Connecticut-Stamford?

At 53/100, the score looks reasonable — but Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services is a high-scoring field overall. Compared to peers, this program's earnings and ROI fall below the median.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →