Home › University of Connecticut-Avery Point › Environmental Health Engineering

Environmental Health Engineering at University of Connecticut-Avery Point

Groton, CT · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $64,950/yr (2% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (50% exposed)

Job Market Medium (23,100 openings/yr)

ROI 9.4x earnings multiple (4.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #38 of 47 Environmental Health Engineering programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$677K	$660K	$589K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	9.7x	9.4x	8.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.2x	4.1x	3.7x
Probability of Field Employment	73%	66%	48%
DegreeOutlook Score	51	50	48

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 (4.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$46,016

34% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,500

4.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $64,950 track close to the $63,650 national median for Environmental Health Engineering programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

A 9.4x earnings multiple over ten years puts this program in solid financial territory. Tuition is well-justified by projected earnings.

The 13% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Environmental Health Engineering career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $21,500 in median debt against $64,950 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

A #38 ranking among 47 Environmental Health Engineering programs places University of Connecticut-Avery Point in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

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.

See all programs and financial aid at University of Connecticut-Avery Point →

Top Career Paths

Architectural and engineering managers $167,740/yr

Health and safety engineers, except mining safety engineers and inspectors $109,660/yr

Engineering teachers, postsecondary $106,120/yr

View all 4 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

Compare & Explore

Environmental Health Engineering at Other Schools

Other Majors at University of Connecticut-Avery Point

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 50/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Environmental Health Engineering at University of Connecticut-Avery Point?

At 50/100, the score looks reasonable — but Environmental Health Engineering is a high-scoring field overall. Compared to peers, this program's earnings and ROI fall below the median.

Should I worry about AI if I study Environmental Health Engineering at University of Connecticut-Avery Point?

The 50% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

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