Environmental Engineering at University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus
Hartford, CT · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
51
Optimistic
50
Base Case
48
Pessimistic
Earnings
$64,950/yr (2% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (50% exposed)
Job Market
Medium (23,100 openings/yr)
ROI
9.4x earnings multiple (4.1x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Environmental Engineering graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $677K | $660K | $589K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 9.7x | 9.4x | 8.4x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.2x | 4.1x | 3.7x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 73% | 66% | 48% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 51 | 50 | 48 |
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 (4.1x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,500
4.0 months of Year 1 earnings
About University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus
With 86% of applicants admitted, University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus prioritizes broad access, 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.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus →Top Career Paths
Architectural and engineering managers
$167,740/yr
Health and safety engineers, except mining safety engineers and inspectors
$109,660/yr
Engineering teachers, postsecondary
$106,120/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Environmental Engineering at University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus?
This program scores 50/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Environmental Engineering programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.
Will AI replace Environmental Engineering careers?
With 50% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $589,448 in decade earnings vs $677,162 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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