Public Institution
Charter Oak State College
Charter Oak State College is a public online college designed primarily for adult learners. As a distance learning institution, the college offers flexible options for students to earn credit. The college is governed by the Connecticut Board of Regents for Higher Education and is part of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities system.
Programs
6
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$59,926
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Outlook
67/100
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
Tuition
$8,506
Sticker price (est.)
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Charter Oak State College's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 38% of students receive Pell Grants; 40% take federal loans.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $15,663 | $62,652 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $8,506 | $34,024 |
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 Charter Oak State College
6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Medical Administrative Services Compare across schools → |
81
|
$69,160/yr | High | 21.4x |
| Business Administration Compare across schools → |
79
|
$62,742/yr | High | 20.4x |
| IT Management Compare across schools → |
72
|
$68,659/yr | Very High | 19.2x |
| Criminal Justice Compare across schools → |
67
|
$68,956/yr | Moderate | 19.3x |
| Psychology Compare across schools → |
52
|
$45,428/yr | High | 12.4x |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities Compare across schools → |
51
|
$44,615/yr | Low | 16.8x |