Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 59.7%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 59.5%
- Retention Rate
- 79.5%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $73,997
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $21,500
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 20:1
- 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 Waterbury graduates carry a median debt of $21,500, which represents just 29% of their first-year median earnings of $73,997. Monthly loan payments of $228 consume only 4.6% of typical graduate income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The campus serves as a stepping stone into Connecticut's insurance, healthcare, and financial services sectors, where UConn's brand recognition opens doors. Ten years out, graduates earn a median of $73,997 with a solid 78% loan repayment rate. Half of students receive Pell Grants, making this pathway particularly valuable for first-generation college students. The 95.4% employment rate reflects strong regional job placement. This represents a strong return on investment for career-focused students.