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Chemical Engineering 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 $68,025/yr (-6% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

Job Market Large (30,300 openings/yr)

ROI 12.3x earnings multiple (5.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #104 of 158 Chemical Engineering programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Chemical Engineering graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$900K	$860K	$742K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.9x	12.3x	10.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.6x	5.4x	4.6x
Probability of Field Employment	82%	74%	54%
DegreeOutlook Score	68	67	65

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 (5.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$46,016

34% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$24,700

4.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$92,965

37% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $68,025 track close to the $72,288 national median for Chemical Engineering programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

The 12.3x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 48% task exposure — and the 18% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At $24,700 in median debt against $68,025 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

At #104 out of 158 programs, University of Connecticut-Avery Point's financial outcomes for Chemical Engineering trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $68,025 to $92,965 shows 37% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of Connecticut-Avery Point

University of Connecticut-Avery Point has a 87% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, 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

Architectural and engineering managers $167,740/yr

Chemical engineers $121,860/yr

Engineers, all other $117,750/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Connecticut-Avery Point's Chemical Engineering program score?

A score of 67/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but University of Connecticut-Avery Point trails the majority of Chemical Engineering programs on relative rankings. Context matters more than the raw number.

How vulnerable is Chemical Engineering to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Chemical Engineering careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 48% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

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