Journalism at University of Connecticut-Avery Point

Groton, CT · Public · Bachelor's Degree
31 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
32
Optimistic
31
Base Case
29
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

Program Analysis

While the flagship UConn campus in Storrs has strong recruiting pipelines, your experience at the smaller Avery Point campus will be shaped by its location. The Groton area is dominated by the defense and maritime industries—think Electric Boat and the naval base—not major media outlets. This means fewer local, high-paying internships and a smaller professional network to tap into upon graduation. You'll be competing for jobs against graduates from programs in major media markets like Boston and New York. To overcome this geographic disadvantage, your top priority should be securing summer internships in a major city. This hands-on experience and the professional connections you build will be far more critical to your career trajectory than your coursework alone.

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

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 →