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Urban Studies/Affairs at University of Connecticut

Storrs, CT · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $34,074/yr (-17% vs median)

AI Risk High (37% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (111,900 openings/yr)

ROI 7.0x earnings multiple (3.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #21 of 25 Urban Studies/Affairs programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Urban Studies/Affairs graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$573K	$567K	$523K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	7.0x	7.0x	6.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.3x	3.3x	3.0x
Probability of Field Employment	48%	44%	36%
DegreeOutlook Score	39	38	38

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 (3.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$91,544

-12% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,750

7.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$57,591

69% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $34,074 place University of Connecticut below the $40,998 national median for Urban Studies/Affairs — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

At 7.0x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 37% task exposure — and the 9% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $20,750 debt-to-$34,074 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #21 out of 25 programs, University of Connecticut's financial outcomes for Urban Studies/Affairs trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $34,074 to $57,591 over five years (69% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of Connecticut

A 54% admission rate makes University of Connecticut accessible to a wide range of qualified students, with a mid-sized student body of 19,147 in Storrs, CT.

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Top Career Paths

Managers, all other $136,550/yr

Sociologists $101,690/yr

Urban and regional planners $83,720/yr

View all 4 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Connecticut's Urban Studies/Affairs program score?

This program scores 38/100 — on the lower end for Urban Studies/Affairs. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Urban Studies/Affairs to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Urban Studies/Affairs careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 37% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why are Urban Studies/Affairs earnings lower at University of Connecticut?

Lower starting pay at University of Connecticut 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 →