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Western Connecticut State University

Danbury, CT wcsu.edu 3,434 students

Western Connecticut State University features two campuses in Danbury. The Westside campus is home to the Ives Concert Park, a major regional performance venue. Students can find a variety of academic paths in the university's four schools, including strong programs in visual and performing arts. The Jane Goodall Center for Excellence in Environmental Studies offers unique research and conservation opportunities.

Programs
18
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$42,056
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$12,763
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $16,095/yr

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Western 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 $17,055 $68,220
$30K – $48K $15,942 $63,768
$48K – $75K $16,697 $66,788
$75K – $110K $19,825 $79,300
$110K+ $22,946 $91,784
Sticker price (no aid) $12,763 $51,052
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 Western Connecticut State University

18 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
Nursing Compare across schools →
87
$86,600/yr High 17.4x
Accounting Compare across schools →
78
$58,144/yr Very High 14.3x
Finance Compare across schools →
74
$46,470/yr Very High 14.1x
Information Sciences Compare across schools →
73
$77,969/yr Very High 14.3x
Management Science Compare across schools →
68
$42,454/yr Very High 12.3x
Management Information Systems Compare across schools →
63
$50,443/yr Very High 14.7x
Marketing Compare across schools →
59
$45,967/yr Very High 10.9x
Criminal Justice Compare across schools →
56
$38,235/yr Moderate 10.2x
Subject-Area Teaching Compare across schools →
54
$39,696/yr High 9.1x
Mental Health Services Compare across schools →
46
$36,070/yr Moderate 9.2x
Biology Compare across schools →
42
$37,787/yr High 9.0x
Social Work Compare across schools →
40
$33,033/yr Moderate 10.0x
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication Compare across schools →
39
$30,582/yr High 8.8x
Psychology Compare across schools →
37
$32,064/yr High 8.6x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →
31
$27,909/yr High 8.5x
Music Compare across schools →
26
$21,659/yr High 3.2x
Liberal Arts & Humanities Compare across schools →
22
$27,784/yr Low 4.4x
Theater & Drama Compare across schools →
21
$24,150/yr Moderate 4.6x