Best Value Public Policy Analysis Colleges in Connecticut

Trinity College charges $35,009 in net costs but delivers $47,260 in median earnings for Public Policy Analysis graduates, making it the only Connecticut program where earnings exceed expenses by more than $12,000. Four University of Connecticut regional campuses offer the same degree for under $15,000 net cost, though earnings drop to $20,140. Connecticut's concentration of insurance giants like Hartford Financial and defense contractors creates steady demand for policy analysts who understand regulatory frameworks and government relations.

Programs

$8,896 – $35,009

Net Price Range

$24,660

Avg. Program Earnings

67.8%

Avg. Graduation Rate

7 Public Policy Analysis 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	$20,140	$17,462	59.5%	97.9%
2	University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton, Connecticut	$11,504	$20,140	$17,462	56.7%	97.4%
3	University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Hartford, Connecticut	$13,339	$20,140	$17,452	65.4%	97.3%
4	University of Connecticut-Stamford Stamford, Connecticut	$14,059	$20,140	$17,472	56.9%	92.2%
5	Trinity College Hartford, Connecticut	$35,009	$47,260	$67,420	82.8%	36.1%
6	University of Connecticut Storrs, Connecticut	$22,886	$20,140	$20,366	83.8%	54.5%
7	University of Saint Joseph West Hartford, Connecticut	$27,375		$45,908	69.7%	74.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $26,000 cost difference between the cheapest and most expensive programs?

UConn's Waterbury campus costs just $8,896 net compared to Trinity College's $35,009, reflecting the public versus private divide. Both lead to the same state university system credentials, but Trinity's smaller classes and alumni networks in Hartford's insurance sector justify higher tuition for some students.

How do graduation rates vary across Connecticut's Public Policy programs?

Trinity College and UConn Storrs both exceed 80% graduation rates, while regional UConn campuses range from 56% to 65%. The Hartford campus shows the strongest performance among regionals at 65.4%, likely benefiting from proximity to state government internships.

Does attending UConn's main campus justify the higher cost over regional locations?

UConn Storrs costs $22,886 net versus $8,896 at Waterbury, but both programs report identical $20,140 median earnings. The main campus offers an 83.8% graduation rate compared to regional campuses averaging 60%, suggesting better student support systems.

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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.