Cell Biology at University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus
Waterbury, CT · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
48
Optimistic
48
Base Case
45
Pessimistic
Earnings
$35,393/yr (-5% vs median)
AI Risk
High (46% exposed)
Job Market
Large (70,200 openings/yr)
ROI
11.4x earnings multiple (5.0x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Cell Biology graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $816K | $797K | $682K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 11.7x | 11.4x | 9.8x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.1x | 5.0x | 4.3x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 49% | 46% | 33% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 48 | 48 | 45 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$69,848
Out-of-state: $160,520 (5.0x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,234
8.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$85,476
142% growth from Year 1
About University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus
A 87% acceptance rate means University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus is accessible to most applicants, with a smaller student body of 746 in Waterbury, CT. 50% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $35,584 — 49% less than the list price.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus's Cell Biology program score?
This program scores 48/100 — on the lower end for Cell Biology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Cell Biology to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Cell Biology careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 46% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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