Western Connecticut State University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Western Connecticut State University at a glance

• 3,511

  students enrolled

• 1,061

  degrees and certificates a year

• 52%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $17,604

  average net price a year

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

• $45,997

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $59,115

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  15% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Western 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 Western Connecticut State University

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

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• 808

  open professional jobs

• 78

  entry level

  10 say no experience is needed

• 8%

  ask for AI skills

  61 jobs

• 3.9%

  unemployment in Western Connecticut Planning Region

  2026-08 · up 0.5 points from a year earlier

• $124,553

  median household income

  Western Connecticut Planning Region

• 52%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.7% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, psychology, health professions, which lead to finance (166 open), sales (59 open), operations (97 open), marketing (36 open), human resources (32 open), strategy (11 open).

Hiring most: iCapital (36), Philip Morris International (34), Boehringer Ingelheim (27), AQR Capital (26), Gartner (26), CACI International (20), Charter Communications (18), Robert Half (16).

What they hire for: Finance (166), Engineering (103), Operations (97), Sales (59), Data & Analytics (58), Investment (40). Finance jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce boards: Northwest Regional Workforce Investment Board, The WorkPlace Inc..

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Western Connecticut State University?

Western Connecticut State University enrolls about 3,511 students and is a public 4-year institution in Danbury, Connecticut. It awards about 1,061 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Western Connecticut State University?

52% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Western Connecticut State University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $45,997 six years after entry and $59,115 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

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

Western 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 Western Connecticut State University?

808 open professional jobs are listed in Western Connecticut Planning Region, 78 of them entry level and 10 saying no experience is needed. iCapital has the most openings.