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Journalism 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 $24,026/yr (-30% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (64% exposed)

Job Market Large (50,500 openings/yr)

ROI 10.2x earnings multiple (4.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #117 of 178 Journalism programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$746K	$711K	$610K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	10.7x	10.2x	8.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.6x	4.4x	3.8x
Probability of Field Employment	53%	46%	31%
DegreeOutlook Score	32	31	29

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 (4.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$46,016

34% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,500

10.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$66,259

176% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $24,026 place University of Connecticut-Avery Point below the $34,417 national median for Journalism — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

The 10.2x 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 — 64% task exposure — and the 18% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $21,500 debt-to-$24,026 income ratio translates to about 11 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #117 out of 178 programs, University of Connecticut-Avery Point's financial outcomes for Journalism trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $24,026 to $66,259 over five years (176% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of Connecticut-Avery Point

University of Connecticut-Avery Point accepts 87% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, 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

Communications teachers, postsecondary $77,800/yr

Editors $75,260/yr

Writers and authors $72,270/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

This program scores 31/100 — on the lower end for Journalism. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Journalism to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Journalism careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 64% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why are Journalism earnings lower at University of Connecticut-Avery Point?

Lower starting pay at University of Connecticut-Avery Point may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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