Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 57.8%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 56.7%
- Retention Rate
- 79.9%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $73,997
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $21,500
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 13:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 78.0%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $228/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | Doctoral | $115,339 | $78,910 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $106,249 | $48,368 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $105,392 | $42,717 |
| Dentistry. | Doctoral | $95,473 | $143,655 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master | $89,859 | $39,217 |
| Engineering, General. | Master | $89,144 | |
| Applied Mathematics. | Master | $86,689 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Certificate | $86,621 | $44,704 |
| Industrial Engineering. | Bachelor | $82,440 | $24,889 |
| Civil Engineering. | Master | $80,124 | |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $79,473 | $25,000 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | Master | $77,715 | |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor | $74,262 | $20,134 |
| Law. | Doctoral | $73,348 | $96,386 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor | $70,917 | $26,500 |
Outcomes Overview
UConn Avery Point graduates enter the workforce with a median debt of $21,500, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of just 29% against their $73,997 median salary after ten years. Monthly loan payments of $228 represent only 3.5% of typical graduate income. The campus's marine science focus and coastal location position graduates well for Connecticut's maritime industries and research institutions. With a 95.4% employment rate, most students find work quickly after graduation. The 78% loan repayment rate reflects graduates' ability to manage their debt obligations. Given the reasonable debt burden relative to strong earning potential in specialized fields, UConn Avery Point offers a strong return on investment for students seeking marine-focused careers.