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Nursing at University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus

Waterbury, CT · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $84,969/yr (13% vs median)

AI Risk High (39% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (292,500 openings/yr)

ROI 12.7x earnings multiple (5.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #290 of 990 Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Nursing graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$892K	$889K	$769K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.8x	12.7x	11.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.6x	5.5x	4.8x
Probability of Field Employment	87%	86%	64%
DegreeOutlook Score	84	84	81

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 (5.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$35,584

49% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,313

2.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$93,828

10% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $84,969/yr, edging above the $75,273 national average for Nursing — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

With a 12.7x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 14% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Nursing career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $20,313 in median debt against $84,969 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

A #290 ranking among 990 Nursing programs places University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

The limited growth from $84,969 to $93,828 over five years suggests earnings in this field plateau relatively early in one's career.

About University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus

University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus has a 87% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, 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

Nurse anesthetists $223,210/yr

Nurse practitioners $129,210/yr

Nurse midwives $128,790/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 84/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Nursing at University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus?

At 84/100, this is a high-performing program. The DegreeOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.

Should I worry about AI if I study Nursing at University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus?

The 39% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →