Best Value Business/Commerce Colleges in Connecticut

Connecticut's business programs show a clear cost hierarchy, with UConn regional campuses delivering the same $44,542 graduate earnings as the main Storrs campus for half the price. The Waterbury campus leads at just $8,896 net cost, while private options like Goodwin University reach $28,544. This value proposition matters in Connecticut's finance-heavy economy, where insurance giants like Hartford Financial and Aetna create steady demand for business graduates across corporate finance, risk management, and operations roles.

Programs

$8,896 – $28,544

Net Price Range

$44,503

Avg. Program Earnings

60.9%

Avg. Graduation Rate

8 Business/Commerce, General Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	Program Earnings	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, Connecticut	$8,896	$44,542	$17,462	59.5%	97.9%
2	University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton, Connecticut	$11,504	$44,542	$17,462	56.7%	97.4%
3	University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Hartford, Connecticut	$13,339	$44,542	$17,452	65.4%	97.3%
4	University of Connecticut-Stamford Stamford, Connecticut	$14,059	$44,542	$17,472	56.9%	92.2%
5	Eastern Connecticut State University Willimantic, Connecticut	$20,480	$44,305	$13,292	58.1%	73.8%
6	University of Connecticut Storrs, Connecticut	$22,886	$44,542	$20,366	83.8%	54.5%
7	University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, Connecticut	$24,786		$35,760	48.1%	81.5%
8	Goodwin University East Hartford, Connecticut	$28,544		$21,198	58.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes UConn's regional campuses such strong values for business students?

UConn's four regional campuses all report identical graduate earnings of $44,542 despite vastly different net costs ranging from $8,896 at Waterbury to $14,059 at Stamford. Students complete the same degree with the same career outcomes while saving thousands compared to the main Storrs campus at $22,886.

How do graduation rates compare between the cheapest and most expensive programs?

The most affordable option, UConn Waterbury at $8,896, graduates 59.5% of students while the priciest, Goodwin University at $28,544, achieves 58.3%. This minimal difference suggests cost doesn't correlate with completion rates among Connecticut's business programs.

Is there a significant debt burden difference between public and private business programs?

UConn system graduates carry $19,078 in average debt compared to $21,500 at Eastern Connecticut State University. Private schools like University of Bridgeport don't report debt figures, making direct comparison difficult for the complete picture.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.