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Ecology & Evolution at University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus

Waterbury, CT · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $32,882/yr (10% vs median)

AI Risk High (46% exposed)

Job Market Large (72,700 openings/yr)

ROI 7.3x earnings multiple (3.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #29 of 64 Ecology & Evolution programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Ecology & Evolution graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$509K	$508K	$475K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	7.3x	7.3x	6.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.2x	3.2x	3.0x
Probability of Field Employment	53%	49%	36%
DegreeOutlook Score	30	30	31

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 (3.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$35,584

49% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$26,012

9.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$48,118

46% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $32,882 at University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus come in 10% above the national median of $29,875 for Ecology & Evolution programs.

At 7.3x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 46% task exposure — and the 7% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $26,012 debt-to-$32,882 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #29 out of 64 programs, University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus's Ecology & Evolution offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $32,882 to $48,118 shows 46% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus

University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus accepts 87% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, 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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Top Career Paths

Natural sciences managers $161,180/yr

Health specialties teachers, postsecondary $105,620/yr

Statisticians $103,300/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus's Ecology & Evolution program score?

This program scores 30/100 — on the lower end for Ecology & Evolution. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Ecology & Evolution to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Ecology & Evolution 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. See full methodology →