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Animal Sciences 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 $37,712/yr (11% vs median)

AI Risk High (42% exposed)

Job Market Large (99,000 openings/yr)

ROI 8.2x earnings multiple (3.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #30 of 81 Animal Sciences programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$582K	$573K	$526K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	8.3x	8.2x	7.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.6x	3.6x	3.3x
Probability of Field Employment	46%	42%	33%
DegreeOutlook Score	44	43	40

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 (3.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$46,016

34% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,500

7.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$60,947

62% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $37,712 at University of Connecticut-Avery Point come in 11% above the national median of $33,901 for Animal Sciences programs.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 8.2x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.

Some AI exposure exists in Animal Sciences's typical career paths, with 42% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 10% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $22,500 represents roughly 7 months of the $37,712 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

At #30 of 81 Animal Sciences programs, University of Connecticut-Avery Point scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Five-year earnings of $60,947 show a 62% jump from the $37,712 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About University of Connecticut-Avery Point

University of Connecticut-Avery Point accepts 87% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a compact campus enrolling 464 students 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

Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers $87,980/yr

Agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary $86,350/yr

Animal scientists $79,120/yr

View all 6 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Animal Sciences at University of Connecticut-Avery Point?

A score of 43/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Animal Sciences. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Animal Sciences careers?

With 42% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $525,667 in decade earnings vs $582,356 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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