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Electrical Engineering at University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus

Waterbury, CT · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $77,411/yr (-0% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (56% exposed)

Job Market Large (54,500 openings/yr)

ROI 12.6x earnings multiple (5.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #168 of 262 Electrical programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Electrical Engineering graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$924K	$879K	$734K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.2x	12.6x	10.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.8x	5.5x	4.6x
Probability of Field Employment	78%	70%	48%
DegreeOutlook Score	72	71	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)

$69,848

Out-of-state: $160,520 (5.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$35,584

49% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$26,500

4.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$99,424

28% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $77,411/yr, Electrical Engineering graduates from University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus land near the $77,516 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 12.6x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Electrical Engineering programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Electrical Engineering's typical career paths, with 56% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 21% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $26,500 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

Ranked #168 of 262 Electrical Engineering programs, University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Earnings grow from $77,411 to $99,424 over five years — a 28% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus

With 87% of applicants admitted, University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus prioritizes broad access, with a smaller student body of 746 in Waterbury, CT. 50% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $35,584 — 49% less than the list price.

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Top Career Paths

Architectural and engineering managers $167,740/yr

Computer hardware engineers $155,020/yr

Aerospace engineers $134,830/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Electrical Engineering at University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus?

This program scores 71/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Electrical Engineering programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.

Will AI replace Electrical Engineering careers?

With 56% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $733,901 in decade earnings vs $924,065 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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