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Computer Engineering at University of Connecticut

Storrs, CT · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $82,924/yr (5% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (71% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (167,700 openings/yr)

ROI 12.0x earnings multiple (5.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #82 of 174 Computer Engineering programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$1,038K	$977K	$745K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.7x	12.0x	9.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.0x	5.7x	4.3x
Probability of Field Employment	84%	74%	43%
DegreeOutlook Score	82	80	74

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$81,464

Out-of-state: $172,136 (5.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$91,544

-12% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,134

2.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$108,654

31% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $82,924 per year, Computer Engineering graduates from University of Connecticut earn slightly above the $78,694 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

With a 12.0x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 28% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Computer Engineering career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

The median debt load of $20,134 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

A #82 ranking among 174 Computer Engineering programs places University of Connecticut in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

A 31% earnings increase from $82,924 to $108,654 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About University of Connecticut

University of Connecticut accepts 54% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, serving 19,147 students in Storrs, CT.

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Top Career Paths

Architectural and engineering managers $167,740/yr

Computer hardware engineers $155,020/yr

Database architects $135,980/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 80/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Computer Engineering at University of Connecticut?

At 80/100, 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 Computer Engineering at University of Connecticut?

The 71% 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 →