Best Value Radio Colleges in Connecticut

Connecticut's public University of Connecticut system dominates the radio, television, and digital communication field with remarkably consistent $41,205 graduate earnings across all five campuses despite net costs ranging from $8,896 to $22,886. This earnings advantage becomes significant in a state where major media employers like ESPN headquarters in Bristol and NBC Sports Group create steady demand for broadcast professionals. The regional campus in Waterbury offers the lowest net cost at under $9,000 while maintaining the same graduate earning potential as the flagship Storrs campus, creating an unusual value proposition in Connecticut's higher education market.

Programs

$8,896 – $32,681

Net Price Range

$38,537

Avg. Program Earnings

60.5%

Avg. Graduation Rate

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Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	Program Earnings	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, Connecticut	$8,896	$41,205	$17,462	59.5%	97.9%
2	University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton, Connecticut	$11,504	$41,205	$17,462	56.7%	97.4%
3	University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Hartford, Connecticut	$13,339	$41,205	$17,452	65.4%	97.3%
4	University of Connecticut-Stamford Stamford, Connecticut	$14,059	$41,205	$17,472	56.9%	92.2%
5	University of Connecticut Storrs, Connecticut	$22,886	$41,205	$20,366	83.8%	54.5%
6	Western Connecticut State University Danbury, Connecticut	$18,617	$25,194	$12,763	50.2%	83.5%
7	Albertus Magnus College New Haven, Connecticut	$32,681		$39,924	46.1%	80.5%
8	Eastern Connecticut State University Willimantic, Connecticut	$20,480		$13,292	58.1%	73.8%
9	University of Hartford West Hartford, Connecticut	$29,558		$47,647	58.3%	82.8%
10	University of Saint Joseph West Hartford, Connecticut	$27,375		$45,908	69.7%	74.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the identical $41,205 earnings across all UConn campuses?

All University of Connecticut campuses award the same degree and share identical program curricula, leading to uniform graduate outcomes. Regional campuses like Waterbury and Avery Point offer significant cost savings with net prices under $12,000 compared to $22,886 at the main Storrs campus.

How do Connecticut's public and private program costs compare?

Public options range from $8,896 to $22,886 in net costs while private institutions charge $27,375 to $32,681. However, private schools lack available earnings data, making the value comparison difficult to assess beyond the substantial upfront cost difference.

Where do Connecticut radio and TV graduates typically find employment?

Connecticut hosts major media operations including ESPN's headquarters in Bristol and NBC Sports Group facilities. The state's proximity to New York City broadcasting markets also creates additional career opportunities within commuting distance of most Connecticut programs.

Does graduation rate correlate with program cost in Connecticut?

The main UConn Storrs campus achieves an 83.8% graduation rate at $22,886 net cost, significantly higher than regional campuses averaging 56-65% graduation rates. Private institutions show mixed results with University of Saint Joseph reaching 69.7% but Albertus Magnus dropping to 46.1%.

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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.