Applied Mathematics at University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus

UConn Hartford's applied mathematics program manages something many public universities struggle with: keeping debt low while delivering solid middle-class earnings. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.42 puts this in the "comfortable to manage" territory—graduates owe less than half their first-year salary, and the $26,157 debt load sits in the 10th percentile nationally, meaning 90% of comparable programs leave students with more debt.

The earnings story is straightforward but somewhat limited. At $61,741, graduates start just above the national median but rank at the 60th percentile among Connecticut programs—decent, though the state's small sample size (only 11 programs) makes this less meaningful than it might seem. More notably, earnings sit well below the national 75th percentile of $71,670, suggesting this program won't launch students into the highest-paying quantitative roles that top applied math programs access.

For families seeking affordable access to quantitative skills without reaching for elite outcomes, this works. The combination of UConn's regional reputation, reasonable debt, and an 86% admission rate makes this accessible for Connecticut students who need strong math training for careers in data analysis, finance, or operations. Just understand you're paying for reliability and manageable debt rather than premium earning potential—which, given the modest upfront cost, represents a fair trade.