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Liberal Arts and Sciences at University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus

Waterbury, CT · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $44,240/yr (19% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 7.8x earnings multiple (3.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #73 of 424 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs Top 25%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$545K	$545K	$521K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	7.8x	7.8x	7.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.4x	3.4x	3.2x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	41	41	43

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 (3.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$35,584

49% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,931

5.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$57,793

31% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $44,240 per year, Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates from University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus earn slightly above the $37,172 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

A 7.8x earnings multiple over ten years puts this program in solid financial territory. Tuition is well-justified by projected earnings.

The 5% spread between best and worst-case AI scenarios signals strong resilience. Most career paths mapped to Liberal Arts and Sciences involve work that current AI cannot replicate.

The median debt load of $19,931 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus ranks #73 among 424 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

A 31% earnings increase from $44,240 to $57,793 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

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

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 41/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Liberal Arts and Sciences at University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus?

At 41/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Liberal Arts and Sciences programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Is University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus one of the best schools for Liberal Arts and Sciences?

Among 424 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs, University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus's #73 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.

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