Central Connecticut State University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Central Connecticut State University at a glance

• 7,822

  students enrolled

• 2,461

  degrees and certificates a year

• 48%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $16,857

  average net price a year

  Tuition $6,664 in state, $19,940 out of state

• $49,016

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $58,562

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  11% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Central Connecticut State University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Capitol Planning Region, where the college is.

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• 761

  open professional jobs

• 62

  entry level

  1 say no experience is needed

• 5%

  ask for AI skills

  36 jobs

• 5.0%

  unemployment in Capitol Planning Region

  2026-08 · up 0.7 points from a year earlier

• $91,541

  median household income

  Capitol Planning Region

• 48%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.4% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, education, social sciences, which lead to finance (133 open), sales (63 open), operations (106 open), marketing (16 open), human resources (22 open), strategy (10 open).

Hiring most: CVS HEALTH (55), Hartford HealthCare (46), Eversource Energy (40), RTX (31), Creative Financial Staffing (23), IDEX (15), Hartford HealthCare (14), Connecticut Childrens Medical Center Foundation (12).

What they hire for: Engineering (160), Finance (133), Operations (106), Sales (63), Data & Analytics (44), Clinical (28). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce boards: Capital Workforce Partners Development Board, Eastern Connecticut Workforce Investment Board, Inc..

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Central Connecticut State University?

Central Connecticut State University enrolls about 7,822 students and is a public 4-year institution in New Britain, Connecticut. It awards about 2,461 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Central Connecticut State University?

48% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Central Connecticut State University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $49,016 six years after entry and $58,562 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Central Connecticut State University offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Central Connecticut State University awarded degrees or certificates in data analytics and business analytics, robotics, mechatronics and automation (certificate, bachelor) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Central Connecticut State University?

761 open professional jobs are listed in Capitol Planning Region, 62 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. CVS HEALTH has the most openings.