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Journalism at University of Connecticut

Storrs, CT · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $24,026/yr (-30% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (64% exposed)

Job Market Large (50,500 openings/yr)

ROI 8.7x earnings multiple (4.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #128 of 178 Journalism programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$746K	$711K	$610K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	9.2x	8.7x	7.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.3x	4.1x	3.5x
Probability of Field Employment	53%	46%	31%
DegreeOutlook Score	30	29	28

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$81,464

Out-of-state: $172,136 (4.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$91,544

-12% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,500

10.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$66,259

176% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $24,026 per year, Journalism graduates from University of Connecticut earn below the $34,417 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 8.7x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.

Some AI exposure exists in Journalism's typical career paths, with 64% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 18% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $21,500 represents roughly 11 months of the $24,026 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #128 of 178 Journalism programs, University of Connecticut falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $66,259 show a 176% jump from the $24,026 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About University of Connecticut

University of Connecticut accepts 54% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, serving 19,147 students in Storrs, CT.

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Top Career Paths

Communications teachers, postsecondary $77,800/yr

Editors $75,260/yr

Writers and authors $72,270/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Journalism at University of Connecticut?

A score of 29/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Journalism. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Journalism careers?

With 64% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $609,814 in decade earnings vs $746,275 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Journalism from University of Connecticut?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

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