Location: New Britain, CT•In-State Tuition: $12,460•Out-of-State Tuition: $25,736•Admission Rate: 76%•Avg SAT: 1091
Median Earnings (1yr)Reported
$51,974
30th percentile
40th percentile in Connecticut
Sample: 34 graduates

Based on U.S. Department of Education data (October 2025 release).

Earnings Distribution

How Central Connecticut State University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Central Connecticut State University earns $52k — 30th percentile among education masters programs.

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Central Connecticut State UniversityNew Britain$12,460$51,974———
University of Saint JosephWest Hartford$45,908$64,666$64,175——
Post UniversityWaterbury$17,100$58,543$57,342——
Sacred Heart UniversityFairfield$48,460$52,356$57,021——
Southern Connecticut State UniversityNew Haven$12,828$51,007$52,994——
National Median—$56,157———

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with education graduates

Education Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses pertaining to education, such as counseling, curriculum, guidance, instruction, teacher education, and teaching English as a second language. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education

Assist a preschool, elementary, middle, or secondary school teacher with instructional duties. Serve in a position for which a teacher has primary responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services.

Teaching Assistants, Special Education

Assist a preschool, elementary, middle, or secondary school teacher to provide academic, social, or life skills to students who have learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Serve in a position for which a teacher has primary responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services.

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About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Central Connecticut State University, approximately 35% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.