Cheapest Electrical Colleges in Connecticut

The University of Connecticut's Waterbury campus stands out among Connecticut's electrical engineering programs with a net cost of just $8,896, making it nearly five times cheaper than the state average of $23,484. This price difference becomes even more striking when compared to Fairfield University's $46,274 net cost. Connecticut's strong defense manufacturing sector, anchored by companies like United Technologies and Electric Boat, creates steady demand for electrical engineers across the state. With median earnings of $70,917 reported at most UConn campuses, graduates enter a job market where engineering skills align well with the state's aerospace and defense industries.

Programs

$8,896 – $46,274

Net Price Range

$70,430

Avg. Program Earnings

66.7%

Avg. Graduation Rate

12 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, Connecticut	$8,896	$17,462	59.5%	97.9%
2	University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton, Connecticut	$11,504	$17,462	56.7%	97.4%
3	University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Hartford, Connecticut	$13,339	$17,452	65.4%	97.3%
4	University of Connecticut-Stamford Stamford, Connecticut	$14,059	$17,472	56.9%	92.2%
5	Central Connecticut State University New Britain, Connecticut	$16,435	$12,460	49.3%	76.7%
6	University of Connecticut Storrs, Connecticut	$22,886	$20,366	83.8%	54.5%
7	University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, Connecticut	$24,786	$35,760	48.1%	81.5%
8	Yale University New Haven, Connecticut	$27,818	$64,700	96.3%	4.6%
9	University of Hartford West Hartford, Connecticut	$29,558	$47,647	58.3%	82.8%
10	University of New Haven West Haven, Connecticut	$34,089	$45,730	59.2%	91.2%
11	Trinity College Hartford, Connecticut	$35,009	$67,420	82.8%	36.1%
12	Fairfield University Fairfield, Connecticut	$46,274	$56,360	83.8%	52.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes UConn's regional campuses so affordable for electrical engineering?

The University of Connecticut's four regional campuses offer identical degree quality at dramatically different price points, with net costs ranging from $8,896 in Waterbury to $14,059 in Stamford. These campuses maintain the same academic standards while serving local communities at lower operational costs.

How do graduation rates compare between public and private programs?

Public universities in Connecticut show graduation rates from 49.30% at Central Connecticut State to 83.80% at UConn Storrs. Private institutions range more widely, from University of Bridgeport's 48.10% to Yale's strong 96.30% graduation rate.

Is the earning potential similar across different price points?

UConn graduates across all campuses report median earnings of $70,917, while University of New Haven graduates earn $67,995. This suggests that program cost doesn't necessarily correlate with earning potential in Connecticut's engineering job market.

Where do acceptance rates vary most among Connecticut engineering programs?

Acceptance rates span dramatically from Yale's highly selective 4.57% to UConn Waterbury's 97.91%. Most programs accept between 76% and 97% of applicants, making electrical engineering relatively accessible across the state.

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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.