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Public Policy Analysis at University of Connecticut-Stamford

Stamford, CT · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $33,424/yr (-28% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (107,800 openings/yr)

ROI 6.3x earnings multiple (2.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #38 of 40 Public Policy Analysis programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Public Policy Analysis graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$433K	$438K	$425K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	6.2x	6.3x	6.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	2.7x	2.7x	2.6x
Probability of Field Employment	54%	50%	36%
DegreeOutlook Score	33	33	33

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 (2.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$56,236

20% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$24,250

8.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $33,424/yr fall 28% below the $46,424 national median for Public Policy Analysis. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

At 6.3x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 49% task exposure — and the 2% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $24,250 debt-to-$33,424 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #38 out of 40 programs, University of Connecticut-Stamford's financial outcomes for Public Policy Analysis trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About University of Connecticut-Stamford

University of Connecticut-Stamford has a 80% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, a compact campus enrolling 2,177 students in Stamford, CT. 50% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.

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Top Career Paths

Political scientists $139,380/yr

Medical and health services managers $117,960/yr

Health specialties teachers, postsecondary $105,620/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Connecticut-Stamford's Public Policy Analysis program score?

This program scores 33/100 — on the lower end for Public Policy Analysis. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Public Policy Analysis to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Public Policy Analysis careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 49% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why are Public Policy Analysis earnings lower at University of Connecticut-Stamford?

Lower starting pay at University of Connecticut-Stamford may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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