Eastern Connecticut State University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Eastern Connecticut State University at a glance

• 3,418

  students enrolled

• 957

  degrees and certificates a year

• 58%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $21,067

  average net price a year

  Tuition $6,664 in state, $9,996 out of state

• $47,289

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $56,469

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  12% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Eastern Connecticut State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Eastern Connecticut State University

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

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• 150

  open professional jobs

• 26

  entry level

  3 say no experience is needed

• 1%

  ask for AI skills

  1 jobs

• 4.3%

  unemployment in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region

  2026-08 · up 0.4 points from a year earlier

• $84,185

  median household income

  Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region

• 43%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.9% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, education, social sciences, which lead to finance (19 open), sales (7 open), operations (20 open), human resources (5 open).

Hiring most: General Dynamics Electric Boat (58), Zachry (9), Charter Oak Credit Union (5), Sonalysts (5), Creative Financial Staffing (4), Hartford HealthCare (4), Noblis (4), Charter Oak Federal Credit Union (3).

What they hire for: Engineering (65), Operations (20), Finance (19), Research (7), Sales (7), Human Resources (5). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Eastern Connecticut Workforce Investment Board, Inc..

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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• Western Connecticut State UniversityDanbury · 3,511 students
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Common questions

How big is Eastern Connecticut State University?

Eastern Connecticut State University enrolls about 3,418 students and is a public 4-year institution in Willimantic, Connecticut. It awards about 957 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Eastern Connecticut State University?

58% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Eastern Connecticut State University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $47,289 six years after entry and $56,469 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

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

Eastern Connecticut State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Eastern Connecticut State University?

150 open professional jobs are listed in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, 26 of them entry level and 3 saying no experience is needed. General Dynamics Electric Boat has the most openings.