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Accounting and Related Services at University of Connecticut-Avery Point

Groton, CT · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $70,945/yr (32% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (62% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (451,900 openings/yr)

ROI 11.8x earnings multiple (5.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #79 of 714 Accounting and Related Services programs Top 25%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Accounting and Related Services graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$883K	$828K	$697K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.6x	11.8x	10.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.5x	5.2x	4.3x
Probability of Field Employment	76%	65%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	83	81	78

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 (5.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$46,016

34% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,500

3.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$94,820

34% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $70,945 per year, Accounting and Related Services graduates from University of Connecticut-Avery Point significantly outpace the $53,724 national average for this major, reflecting strong employer demand for this program's graduates.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 11.8x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Accounting and Related Services programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Accounting and Related Services's typical career paths, with 62% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 21% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $21,500 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

At #79 of 714 nationally, this is a top-5% Accounting and Related Services program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Earnings grow from $70,945 to $94,820 over five years — a 34% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of Connecticut-Avery Point

With 87% of applicants admitted, University of Connecticut-Avery Point prioritizes broad access, with a smaller student body of 464 in Groton, CT. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $46,016 — 34% less than the list price.

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Top Career Paths

Financial managers $161,700/yr

Financial risk specialists $106,000/yr

Financial and investment analysts $101,350/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Accounting and Related Services at University of Connecticut-Avery Point?

This program scores 81/100 — placing it among the stronger programs for Accounting and Related Services nationally. The score reflects above-average earnings, manageable AI risk, and solid financial return.

Will AI replace Accounting and Related Services careers?

With 62% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $697,393 in decade earnings vs $883,173 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes University of Connecticut-Avery Point's Accounting and Related Services program stand out?

Ranked #79 of 714 programs nationally, University of Connecticut-Avery Point 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. See full methodology →