Public Institution
Central Connecticut State University
Central Connecticut State University's campus is located in New Britain. As a large commuter school, the majority of students live off campus. The university is organized into four schools, including the Ammon College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences and the School of Engineering, Science, and Technology. As part of the Connecticut State Colleges & Universities system, Central offers a traditional public university experience within the state.
Programs
33
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$48,103
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Outlook
57/100
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
Tuition
$12,460
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $25,736/yr
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Central Connecticut State University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 35% of students receive Pell Grants; 50% take federal loans.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $11,562 | $46,248 |
| $30K – $48K | $12,817 | $51,268 |
| $48K – $75K | $15,178 | $60,712 |
| $75K – $110K | $18,572 | $74,288 |
| $110K+ | $21,300 | $85,200 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $12,460 | $49,840 |
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.
Programs at Central Connecticut State University
33 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.
| Degree Program | DW Score | 1-yr Earnings | AI Risk | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Nursing
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare across schools → |
87
|
$83,012/yr | High | 17.1x |
|
Information Sciences
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools → |
86
|
$69,334/yr | Very High | 20.0x |
| Construction Management Compare across schools → |
79
|
$65,470/yr | High | 17.5x |
|
IT Management
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management Compare across schools → |
77
|
$55,134/yr | Very High | 15.3x |
|
Accounting
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools → |
75
|
$52,758/yr | Very High | 13.2x |
|
Finance
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools → |
75
|
$51,282/yr | Very High | 13.4x |
| Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools → |
73
|
$74,676/yr | Very High | 17.3x |
| Civil Engineering Compare across schools → |
73
|
$71,859/yr | High | 17.6x |
|
Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools → |
73
|
$49,098/yr | High | 14.1x |
|
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians Compare across schools → |
70
|
$73,788/yr | Moderate | 16.6x |
|
Management Information Systems
Management Information Systems and Services Compare across schools → |
69
|
$65,486/yr | Very High | 16.7x |
|
Industrial Production Technology
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians Compare across schools → |
68
|
$74,889/yr | Moderate | 15.7x |
|
Subject-Area Teaching
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Compare across schools → |
65
|
$45,790/yr | High | 10.5x |
| Economics Compare across schools → |
63
|
$41,910/yr | Very High | 12.5x |
| Mathematics Compare across schools → |
61
|
$48,660/yr | Very High | 12.4x |
|
Teacher Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Compare across schools → |
60
|
$44,487/yr | High | 9.2x |
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Computer Engineering Technology
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians Compare across schools → |
58
|
$60,339/yr | Very High | 11.1x |
| Marketing Compare across schools → |
56
|
$39,477/yr | Very High | 11.5x |
| Criminology Compare across schools → |
51
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$40,713/yr | High | 10.9x |
|
Biochemistry
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology Compare across schools → |
50
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$41,790/yr | High | 12.4x |
| Social Work Compare across schools → |
48
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$37,519/yr | Moderate | 10.8x |
|
Biology
Biology, General Compare across schools → |
47
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$36,907/yr | High | 11.1x |
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Hospitality Management
Hospitality Administration/Management Compare across schools → |
47
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$33,685/yr | High | 9.2x |
|
Health & Physical Education
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools → |
42
|
$35,701/yr | Moderate | 8.6x |
| Sociology Compare across schools → |
42
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$33,724/yr | High | 10.2x |
|
Public Relations & Advertising
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Compare across schools → |
40
|
$35,444/yr | High | 6.1x |
|
Design
Design and Applied Arts Compare across schools → |
40
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$34,930/yr | High | 9.7x |
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Psychology
Psychology, General Compare across schools → |
40
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$33,153/yr | High | 9.3x |
| History Compare across schools → |
39
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$30,301/yr | High | 8.9x |
|
Political Science
Political Science and Government Compare across schools → |
38
|
$25,270/yr | Very High | 9.8x |
|
English
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools → |
37
|
$35,859/yr | Very High | 9.0x |
| Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools → |
34
|
$30,399/yr | High | 9.0x |
| Journalism Compare across schools → |
31
|
$34,577/yr | Very High | 5.9x |
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