Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 57.6%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 58.3%
- Retention Rate
- 78.9%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $60,823
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $27,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 11:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 66.2%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $286/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | $101,072 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $91,744 | $30,750 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $90,348 | $26,383 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $80,309 | $22,900 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Master | $76,460 | $29,232 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | $73,478 | $68,142 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master | $70,776 | $20,500 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor | $65,615 | $27,000 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Doctoral | $61,064 | $122,364 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Bachelor | $58,673 | $27,000 |
| Engineering, General. | Bachelor | $57,318 | $27,000 |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor | $55,964 | $25,125 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master | $53,358 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master | $52,107 | $53,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $51,273 | $26,677 |
Outcomes Overview
Hartford graduates enter the workforce with a median debt of $27,000, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.45. Monthly loan payments of $286 consume about 5.7% of typical graduate income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The 95.4% employment rate reflects strong employer demand for Hartford's engineering, business, and arts graduates. Alumni like NBA player Jeremy Lin showcase the school's ability to develop talent across diverse fields. Graduates earn $60,823 at the ten-year mark, with many entering engineering firms, financial services, and entertainment industries where Hartford's specialized programs create clear pathways. The combination of reasonable debt levels and solid earning potential delivers an average return on investment.