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Computer Engineering 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 $82,924/yr (5% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (71% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (167,700 openings/yr)

ROI 14.0x earnings multiple (6.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #72 of 174 Computer Engineering programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$1,038K	$977K	$745K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	14.9x	14.0x	10.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.5x	6.1x	4.6x
Probability of Field Employment	84%	74%	43%
DegreeOutlook Score	84	82	75

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 (6.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$53,356

24% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,134

2.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$108,654

31% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus's Computer Engineering graduates start at $82,924/yr — above the $78,694 national average, though not by a wide margin.

The 14.0x 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 — 71% task exposure — and the 28% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $20,134 in median debt clears quickly against $82,924 in annual earnings.

Ranked #72 out of 174 programs, University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus's Computer Engineering offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $82,924 to $108,654 shows 31% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus

A 86% acceptance rate means University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus is accessible to most applicants, with a smaller student body of 1,473 in Hartford, CT. With 46% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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Top Career Paths

Architectural and engineering managers $167,740/yr

Computer hardware engineers $155,020/yr

Database architects $135,980/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus's Computer Engineering program score?

A score of 82/100 indicates strong financial outcomes. University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus's Computer Engineering graduates fare well on earnings, job market size, and return on investment.

How vulnerable is Computer Engineering to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Computer Engineering careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 71% 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 →