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Materials 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 $75,607/yr (6% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

Job Market Large (37,000 openings/yr)

ROI 10.8x earnings multiple (4.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #15 of 33 Materials Engineering programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$782K	$752K	$664K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.2x	10.8x	9.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.9x	4.7x	4.1x
Probability of Field Employment	73%	66%	49%
DegreeOutlook Score	67	66	63

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 (4.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$46,016

34% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$27,000

4.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$86,829

15% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $75,607 per year, Materials Engineering graduates from University of Connecticut-Avery Point earn slightly above the $71,341 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 10.8x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Materials Engineering programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Materials Engineering's typical career paths, with 48% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 15% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $27,000 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

At #15 of 33 Materials Engineering programs, University of Connecticut-Avery Point scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Five-year earnings of $86,829 are relatively flat compared to the $75,607 starting salary — typical of fields with stable but capped salary bands.

About University of Connecticut-Avery Point

With 87% of applicants admitted, University of Connecticut-Avery Point prioritizes broad access, 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

Materials engineers $108,310/yr

Engineering teachers, postsecondary $106,120/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Materials Engineering at University of Connecticut-Avery Point?

A score of 66/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Materials Engineering field.

Will AI replace Materials Engineering careers?

With 48% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $663,846 in decade earnings vs $782,129 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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