Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 83.5%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 83.8%
- Retention Rate
- 91.4%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $73,997
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $21,500
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 16:1
- 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 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | $72,320 | $108,471 |
Outcomes Overview
UConn graduates earn a median of $74,000 within ten years, putting them ahead of many state school peers. The typical monthly loan payment of $228 represents just 3.7% of median earnings, well below the recommended 10% threshold. With median debt at $21,500, graduates carry a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.29, which financial experts consider manageable. The university's strong business and engineering programs feed graduates into lucrative finance, technology, and healthcare roles in the Northeast corridor. The 95.4% employment rate reflects the school's solid industry connections and alumni network throughout New England. UConn delivers a strong return on investment for both in-state and out-of-state students.