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Liberal Arts & Humanities 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 & Humanities 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 & Humanities 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 & Humanities 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 & Humanities 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 & Humanities program score?

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

Why does University of Connecticut-Stamford rank so high for Liberal Arts & Humanities?

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 →