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Public Policy Analysis 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 $33,424/yr (-28% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (107,800 openings/yr)

ROI 6.3x earnings multiple (2.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #37 of 40 Public Policy Analysis programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Public Policy Analysis graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$433K	$438K	$425K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	6.2x	6.3x	6.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	2.7x	2.7x	2.6x
Probability of Field Employment	54%	50%	36%
DegreeOutlook Score	33	33	33

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 (2.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$46,016

34% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$24,250

8.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $33,424 place University of Connecticut-Avery Point below the $46,424 national median for Public Policy Analysis — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 6.3x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.

Some AI exposure exists in Public Policy Analysis's typical career paths, with 49% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 2% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $24,250 represents roughly 9 months of the $33,424 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #37 of 40 Public Policy Analysis programs, University of Connecticut-Avery Point falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About University of Connecticut-Avery Point

University of Connecticut-Avery Point accepts 87% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a compact campus enrolling 464 students 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

Political scientists $139,380/yr

Medical and health services managers $117,960/yr

Health specialties teachers, postsecondary $105,620/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Public Policy Analysis at University of Connecticut-Avery Point?

A score of 33/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Public Policy Analysis. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Public Policy Analysis careers?

With 49% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $424,669 in decade earnings vs $433,317 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Public Policy Analysis from University of Connecticut-Avery Point?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

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