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Communication Disorders Sciences and Services at University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus

Hartford, CT · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $22,345/yr (-12% vs median)

AI Risk High (46% exposed)

Job Market Large (41,400 openings/yr)

ROI 5.0x earnings multiple (2.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #100 of 103 Communication Disorders Sciences and Services programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Communication Disorders Sciences and Services graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$349K	$351K	$369K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	5.0x	5.0x	5.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	2.2x	2.2x	2.3x
Probability of Field Employment	61%	60%	41%
DegreeOutlook Score	20	19	21

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$69,808

Out-of-state: $160,480 (2.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$53,356

24% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,500

11.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $22,345 track close to the $25,392 national median for Communication Disorders Sciences and Services programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

The 5.0x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.

AI risk is moderate — 46% task exposure — and the -6% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $21,500 debt-to-$22,345 income ratio translates to about 12 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #100 out of 103 programs, University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus's financial outcomes for Communication Disorders Sciences and Services trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus

University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus has a 86% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, a compact campus enrolling 1,473 students in Hartford, CT. 46% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.

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Top Career Paths

Health specialties teachers, postsecondary $105,620/yr

Speech-language pathologists $95,410/yr

Audiologists $92,120/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus's Communication Disorders Sciences and Services program score?

This program scores 19/100 — on the lower end for Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Communication Disorders Sciences and Services to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Communication Disorders Sciences and Services careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 46% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

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