Cheapest Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering Colleges in Connecticut

Environmental engineering students in Connecticut face a dramatic cost divide, with University of Connecticut's Waterbury campus charging just $8,896 annually while Connecticut College reaches $33,998. All UConn system schools report identical $58,221 median earnings, creating varying return ratios across campuses. The state's insurance and defense manufacturing sectors increasingly demand environmental compliance expertise, particularly as companies like United Technologies expand sustainability initiatives.

Programs

$8,896 – $33,998

Net Price Range

$58,221

Avg. Program Earnings

71.8%

Avg. Graduation Rate

7 Environmental/Environmental Health 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	University of Connecticut Storrs, Connecticut	$22,886	$20,366	83.8%	54.5%
6	Yale University New Haven, Connecticut	$27,818	$64,700	96.3%	4.6%
7	Connecticut College New London, Connecticut	$33,998	$64,812	83.7%	40.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $25,102 cost difference between the cheapest and most expensive programs?

Public versus private funding creates this gap, with UConn's regional campuses offering the lowest net costs at $8,896 to $14,059. Private institutions like Connecticut College charge $33,998 despite similar career outcomes, making public options significantly more cost-effective for environmental engineering students.

How do graduation rates vary between UConn's different campuses?

UConn's main Storrs campus achieves an 83.8% graduation rate compared to 56.7% to 65.4% at regional locations. The Hartford campus leads regional campuses with 65.4%, while Avery Point trails at 56.7% despite charging only $2,608 more than the lowest-cost Waterbury option.

Does choosing a regional UConn campus affect earning potential?

All UConn system schools report identical $58,221 median earnings for environmental engineering graduates. Students save thousands by attending regional campuses without sacrificing income potential, though they may miss networking opportunities available at the main Storrs campus.

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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.