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Business Administration at University of Connecticut-Stamford

Stamford, CT · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Business Administration, Management and Operations

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $57,842/yr (23% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (1,753,300 openings/yr)

ROI 9.5x earnings multiple (4.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #155 of 1,169 Business Administration programs Top 25%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Business Administration graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$677K	$662K	$585K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	9.7x	9.5x	8.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.2x	4.1x	3.6x
Probability of Field Employment	47%	43%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	74	73	67

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 (4.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$56,236

20% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,500

4.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$81,921

42% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $57,842 at University of Connecticut-Stamford come in 23% above the national median of $46,892 for Business Administration programs.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 9.5x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.

Some AI exposure exists in Business Administration's typical career paths, with 47% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 13% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $57,842 far exceeding the $20,500 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

At #155 of 1,169 nationally, this is a top-5% Business Administration program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Earnings grow from $57,842 to $81,921 over five years — a 42% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

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

Chief executives $206,420/yr

Computer and information systems managers $171,200/yr

Architectural and engineering managers $167,740/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Business Administration at University of Connecticut-Stamford?

This program scores 73/100 — placing it among the stronger programs for Business Administration nationally. The score reflects above-average earnings, manageable AI risk, and solid financial return.

Will AI replace Business Administration careers?

With 47% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $585,477 in decade earnings vs $676,658 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes University of Connecticut-Stamford's Business Administration program stand out?

Ranked #155 of 1,169 programs nationally, University of Connecticut-Stamford lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

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