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Nursing at University of Connecticut

Storrs, CT · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $84,969/yr (13% vs median)

AI Risk High (39% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (292,500 openings/yr)

ROI 10.9x earnings multiple (5.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #353 of 990 Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$892K	$889K	$769K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	10.9x	10.9x	9.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.2x	5.2x	4.5x
Probability of Field Employment	87%	86%	64%
DegreeOutlook Score	82	82	79

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 (5.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$91,544

-12% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,313

2.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$93,828

10% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $84,969 per year, Nursing graduates from University of Connecticut earn slightly above the $75,273 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

With a 10.9x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 14% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Nursing career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

The median debt load of $20,313 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

A #353 ranking among 990 Nursing programs places University of Connecticut in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

The limited growth from $84,969 to $93,828 over five years suggests earnings in this field plateau relatively early in one's career.

About University of Connecticut

University of Connecticut accepts 54% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, with a mid-sized student body of 19,147 in Storrs, CT.

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Top Career Paths

Nurse anesthetists $223,210/yr

Nurse practitioners $129,210/yr

Nurse midwives $128,790/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 82/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Nursing at University of Connecticut?

At 82/100, this is a high-performing program. The DegreeOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.

Should I worry about AI if I study Nursing at University of Connecticut?

The 39% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

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