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Urban Studies/Affairs 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 $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)

Ranked #17 of 25 Urban Studies/Affairs programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Urban Studies/Affairs 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)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$35,584

49% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,750

7.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$57,591

69% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $34,074 per year, Urban Studies/Affairs graduates from University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus earn below the $40,998 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

At 8.1x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 37% task exposure — and the 9% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $20,750 debt-to-$34,074 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #17 out of 25 programs, University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus's financial outcomes for Urban Studies/Affairs trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $34,074 to $57,591 over five years (69% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

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.

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Top Career Paths

Managers, all other $136,550/yr

Sociologists $101,690/yr

Urban and regional planners $83,720/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus's Urban Studies/Affairs program score?

This program scores 39/100 — on the lower end for Urban Studies/Affairs. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Urban Studies/Affairs to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Urban Studies/Affairs 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/Affairs 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. See full methodology →