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Liberal Arts and Sciences at University of Connecticut-Stamford

Stamford, CT · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $44,240/yr (19% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 7.8x earnings multiple (3.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #75 of 424 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs Top 25%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$545K	$545K	$521K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	7.8x	7.8x	7.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.4x	3.4x	3.2x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	41	41	43

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$69,888

Out-of-state: $160,560 (3.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$56,236

20% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,931

5.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$57,793

31% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $44,240 per year, Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates from University of Connecticut-Stamford earn slightly above the $37,172 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

At 7.8x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

With only 0% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, the scenario spread is tight at 5%. Career paths for Liberal Arts and Sciences are among the more automation-resistant we measure.

The median debt load of $19,931 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

Ranked #75 out of 424 programs, University of Connecticut-Stamford's Liberal Arts and Sciences program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $44,240 to $57,793 shows 31% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of Connecticut-Stamford

With 80% of applicants admitted, University of Connecticut-Stamford prioritizes broad access, a smaller institution with 2,177 students in Stamford, CT. 50% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Connecticut-Stamford's Liberal Arts and Sciences program score?

This program scores 41/100 — on the lower end for Liberal Arts and Sciences. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

Why does University of Connecticut-Stamford rank so high for Liberal Arts and Sciences?

The #75 ranking out of 424 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.

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