Social Work at Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
49
Optimistic
48
Base Case
59
Pessimistic
Earnings
$37,519/yr (3% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (24% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (116,900 openings/yr)
ROI
12.2x earnings multiple (5.9x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Social Work graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $607K | $606K | $569K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 12.2x | 12.2x | 11.4x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.9x | 5.9x | 5.5x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 70% | 69% | 58% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 49 | 48 | 59 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$49,840
Out-of-state: $102,944 (5.9x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,250
7.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$58,899
57% growth from Year 1
About Central Connecticut State University
Central Connecticut State University accepts 76% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, serving 7,670 students in New Britain, CT.
See all programs and financial aid at Central Connecticut State University →Top Career Paths
Social and community service managers
$78,240/yr
Social work teachers, postsecondary
$76,210/yr
Social workers, all other
$69,480/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Social Work at Central Connecticut State University?
A score of 48/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Social Work. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
What makes Central Connecticut State University's Social Work program stand out?
Ranked #78 of 338 programs nationally, Central Connecticut State University lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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