Urban Studies at University of Connecticut-Stamford
Stamford, CT · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Urban Studies/Affairs
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
40
Optimistic
39
Base Case
39
Pessimistic
Earnings
$34,074/yr (-17% vs median)
AI Risk
High (37% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (111,900 openings/yr)
ROI
8.1x earnings multiple (3.5x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Urban Studies graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $573K | $567K | $523K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 8.2x | 8.1x | 7.5x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 3.6x | 3.5x | 3.3x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 48% | 44% | 36% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 40 | 39 | 39 |
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 (3.5x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,750
7.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$57,591
69% growth from Year 1
About University of Connecticut-Stamford
With 80% of applicants admitted, University of Connecticut-Stamford prioritizes broad access, with a smaller student body of 2,177 in Stamford, CT. 50% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Connecticut-Stamford →Top Career Paths
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$136,550/yr
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$101,690/yr
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$83,720/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Urban Studies at University of Connecticut-Stamford?
A score of 39/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Urban Studies. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace Urban Studies careers?
With 37% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $523,061 in decade earnings vs $572,515 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Can you still earn well with Urban Studies from University of Connecticut-Stamford?
First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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