University of Bridgeport: programs, outcomes and local jobs

University of Bridgeport at a glance

• 1,534

  students enrolled

• 1,218

  degrees and certificates a year

• 41%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $27,807

  average net price a year

  Tuition $32,860

• $38,575

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $50,323

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  33% working

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 University of Bridgeport

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

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• 145

  open professional jobs

• 16

  entry level

  5 say no experience is needed

• 4%

  ask for AI skills

  6 jobs

• 5.6%

  unemployment in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region

  2026-08 · up 0.8 points from a year earlier

• $87,135

  median household income

  Greater Bridgeport Planning Region

• 43%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.7% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, education, computer & information sciences, which lead to clinical (5 open), programs (2 open), engineering (45 open), data & analytics (6 open).

Hiring most: Lockheed Martin (30), Cooper Companies (15), Hartford HealthCare (8), Hartford HealthCare (6), CooperSurgical (4), Ametek Inc/ (2), Beacon Mobility (2), Butler (2).

What they hire for: Engineering (45), Operations (28), Finance (14), Sales (10), Legal (9), Data & Analytics (6). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

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Common questions

How big is University of Bridgeport?

University of Bridgeport enrolls about 1,534 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Bridgeport, Connecticut. It awards about 1,218 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at University of Bridgeport?

41% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do University of Bridgeport graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $38,575 six years after entry and $50,323 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does University of Bridgeport offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. University of Bridgeport awarded degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence (master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near University of Bridgeport?

145 open professional jobs are listed in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, 16 of them entry level and 5 saying no experience is needed. Lockheed Martin has the most openings.