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Natural Resources Conservation and Research at University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus

Waterbury, CT · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $26,899/yr (-22% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

Job Market Large (55,700 openings/yr)

ROI 8.1x earnings multiple (3.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #193 of 256 Natural Resources Conservation and Research programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Natural Resources Conservation and Research graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$576K	$567K	$518K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	8.2x	8.1x	7.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.6x	3.5x	3.2x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	44%	33%
DegreeOutlook Score	27	27	25

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 (3.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$35,584

49% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,500

9.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$53,791

100% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $26,899 per year, Natural Resources Conservation and Research graduates from University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus earn below the $34,545 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 8.1x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.

Some AI exposure exists in Natural Resources Conservation and Research's typical career paths, with 48% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 10% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $20,500 represents roughly 9 months of the $26,899 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #193 of 256 Natural Resources Conservation and Research programs, University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $53,791 show a 100% jump from the $26,899 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus

With 87% of applicants admitted, University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus prioritizes broad access, a compact campus enrolling 746 students 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

Forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary $100,830/yr

Environmental science teachers, postsecondary $87,710/yr

Environmental scientists and specialists, including health $80,060/yr

View all 8 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Natural Resources Conservation and Research at University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus?

A score of 27/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Natural Resources Conservation and Research. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Natural Resources Conservation and Research careers?

With 48% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $518,220 in decade earnings vs $576,084 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Natural Resources Conservation and Research from University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus?

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. See full methodology →