Urban Studies at University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus
Waterbury, 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)
$69,848
Out-of-state: $160,520 (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-Waterbury Campus
With 87% of applicants admitted, University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus prioritizes broad access, a smaller institution with 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.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus →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
How does University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus's Urban Studies program score?
This program scores 39/100 — on the lower end for Urban Studies. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Urban Studies to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Urban Studies careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 37% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Why are Urban Studies earnings lower at University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus?
Lower starting pay at University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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