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Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods at University of Connecticut

Storrs, CT · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $71,600/yr (14% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (55% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (492,600 openings/yr)

ROI 11.1x earnings multiple (5.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #26 of 118 Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods programs Top 25%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$937K	$906K	$742K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.5x	11.1x	9.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.4x	5.3x	4.3x
Probability of Field Employment	71%	66%	44%
DegreeOutlook Score	83	82	79

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 (5.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$91,544

-12% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,250

3.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$103,314

44% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $71,600 at University of Connecticut come in 14% above the national median of $62,729 for Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods programs.

The 11.1x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 55% task exposure — and the 21% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

With first-year pay of $71,600 far exceeding the $23,250 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

Ranked #26 out of 118 programs, University of Connecticut's Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $71,600 to $103,314 shows 44% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of Connecticut

A 54% admission rate makes University of Connecticut accessible to a wide range of qualified students, serving 19,147 students in Storrs, CT.

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Top Career Paths

Chief executives $206,420/yr

Actuaries $125,770/yr

Data scientists $112,590/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Connecticut's Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods program score?

A score of 82/100 indicates strong financial outcomes. University of Connecticut's Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods graduates fare well on earnings, job market size, and return on investment.

How vulnerable is Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 55% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why does University of Connecticut rank so high for Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods?

The #26 ranking out of 118 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.

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