Business Administration, Management and Operations at University of Connecticut-Avery Point

UConn's Avery Point campus delivers business outcomes that punch well above its selectivity profile. With a first-year median of $57,842, graduates earn 27% more than the national average for business programs and rank in the 91st percentile nationally. That's impressive for an open-admission regional campus, though within Connecticut's competitive landscape, it sits squarely at the state median—tied with UConn's flagship and other campuses but trailing institutions like Charter Oak and Post by several thousand dollars.

The financial picture is remarkably clean. At $21,399 in median debt, graduates owe about $3,600 less than Connecticut's typical business student and $4,600 below the national median. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.37 means most borrowers could realistically pay off loans within a year or two of aggressive saving. Earnings growth of 24% over four years suggests solid career progression, with graduates reaching $71,443 by year four.

For Connecticut families, this is a practical choice: you get UConn-level outcomes with lower debt than most in-state alternatives. The caveat is that while these numbers outperform nationally, the state's competitive business landscape means your student won't have a significant earnings advantage over graduates from nearby Connecticut schools. Still, the combination of accessible admission, manageable debt, and reliable six-figure earning potential within a few years makes this a sound investment.