University of Connecticut: programs, outcomes and local jobs

University of Connecticut at a glance

• 19,835

  students enrolled

• 8,769

  degrees and certificates a year

• 83%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $25,097

  average net price a year

  Tuition $16,332 in state, $39,000 out of state

• $63,322

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $73,997

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  19% 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 University of Connecticut

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, health professions, engineering, 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.

Similar colleges in Connecticut

• Central Connecticut State UniversityNew Britain · 7,822 students
• Southern Connecticut State UniversityNew Haven · 6,295 students
• Western Connecticut State UniversityDanbury · 3,511 students
• Eastern Connecticut State UniversityWillimantic · 3,418 students
• University of Connecticut-StamfordStamford · 2,432 students
• Charter Oak State CollegeNew Britain · 1,821 students

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Common questions

How big is University of Connecticut?

University of Connecticut enrolls about 19,835 students and is a public 4-year institution in Storrs, Connecticut. It awards about 8,769 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at University of Connecticut?

83% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do University of Connecticut graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $63,322 six years after entry and $73,997 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does University of Connecticut offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. University of Connecticut awarded degrees or certificates in data science, data analytics and business analytics (certificate, master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near University of Connecticut?

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.