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Engineering at University of Hartford

West Hartford, CT · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Engineering, General

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $55,076/yr (-20% vs median)

AI Risk High (46% exposed)

Job Market Medium (27,900 openings/yr)

ROI 4.2x earnings multiple

Ranked #35 of 47 Engineering, General programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$829K	$800K	$698K
Earnings Multiple	4.3x	4.2x	3.7x
Probability of Field Employment	69%	63%	47%
DegreeOutlook Score	53	52	51

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$190,588

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$118,232

38% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$27,000

5.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$87,718

59% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Hartford's Engineering graduates start at $55,076/yr, trailing the $69,222 national average by 20%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

An earnings multiple of 4.2x means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition, but not by a dramatic margin. Returns are positive but modest.

Some AI exposure exists in Engineering's typical career paths, with 46% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 16% gap from the optimistic case.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $27,000 in median debt clears quickly against $55,076 in annual earnings.

Ranked #35 of 47 Engineering programs, University of Hartford falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $87,718 show a 59% jump from the $55,076 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About University of Hartford

A 83% acceptance rate means University of Hartford is accessible to most applicants, a compact campus enrolling 4,032 students in West Hartford, CT. After financial aid, the average student pays $118,232 over four years — 38% below sticker price.

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Top Career Paths

Architectural and engineering managers $167,740/yr

Engineers, all other $117,750/yr

Engineering teachers, postsecondary $106,120/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Engineering at University of Hartford?

This program scores 52/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Engineering programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.

Will AI replace Engineering careers?

With 46% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $698,085 in decade earnings vs $828,645 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Engineering from University of Hartford?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

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