Animal Sciences at University of Connecticut-Avery Point
Groton, CT · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
44
Optimistic
43
Base Case
40
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)
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)
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,500
7.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$60,947
62% growth from Year 1
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.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Connecticut-Avery Point →Top Career Paths
Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers
$87,980/yr
Agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary
$86,350/yr
Animal scientists
$79,120/yr
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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.
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