Best Value Design and Applied Arts Colleges in Connecticut

Central Connecticut State University offers Design and Applied Arts graduates the strongest return on investment with median earnings of $36,938 against a net cost of just $16,435. Private institutions dominate the state's program offerings, with costs ranging up to $45,459 at Sacred Heart University. Connecticut's insurance and finance sectors create demand for visual communication specialists, while defense contractors like United Technologies need industrial designers for aerospace applications.

Programs

$16,435 – $45,459

Net Price Range

$26,986

Avg. Program Earnings

58.7%

Avg. Graduation Rate

8 Design and Applied Arts Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	Program Earnings	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Central Connecticut State University New Britain, Connecticut	$16,435	$36,938	$12,460	49.3%	76.7%
2	University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, Connecticut	$24,786	$28,598	$35,760	48.1%	81.5%
3	University of Hartford West Hartford, Connecticut	$29,558	$32,467	$47,647	58.3%	82.8%
4	University of New Haven West Haven, Connecticut	$34,089	$20,140	$45,730	59.2%	91.2%
5	Paier College Bridgeport, Connecticut	$30,982	$16,786	$26,400	57.1%	95.5%
6	Albertus Magnus College New Haven, Connecticut	$32,681		$39,924	46.1%	80.5%
7	Quinnipiac University Hamden, Connecticut	$39,207		$53,090	77.3%	83.8%
8	Sacred Heart University Fairfield, Connecticut	$45,459		$48,460	74.5%	65.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the wide gap between public and private program costs?

Central Connecticut State charges $16,435 while most private options exceed $30,000 annually. Private institutions like University of Hartford at $29,558 and Sacred Heart at $45,459 reflect the premium pricing common among Connecticut's private colleges.

How do graduation rates compare across different price points?

Higher-cost programs generally show better completion rates, with Sacred Heart achieving 74.5% and Quinnipiac reaching 77.3%. However, Central Connecticut maintains a respectable 49.3% graduation rate despite its significantly lower cost structure.

Does program selectivity indicate quality differences?

Acceptance rates vary dramatically from Sacred Heart's 65.7% to Paier College's 95.4%. Most programs accept over 80% of applicants, suggesting accessible admission standards across Connecticut's Design and Applied Arts market.

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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.