Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering at University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus

UConn Hartford's environmental engineering program produces graduates earning $64,950 in their first year—virtually identical to the state and national medians. While this seems like a safe middle-of-the-road option, the small sample size (fewer than 30 graduates tracked) means these numbers could shift dramatically with more data. The debt load of $21,738 sits slightly below both state and national averages, creating a manageable 0.33 debt-to-earnings ratio that graduates can typically handle.

What's interesting here is that UConn's various campuses all report identical earnings figures for this program, suggesting these may be system-wide numbers rather than campus-specific outcomes. The Hartford campus itself serves a notably accessible student population—86% admission rate with nearly half of students on Pell grants—which raises questions about whether regional campus students actually experience the same career outcomes as main campus graduates. Environmental engineering typically offers steady demand in Connecticut's manufacturing and utilities sectors, but prospective students should dig deeper into internship placement and employer connections specific to this campus.

Given the limited data and identical cross-campus reporting, treat these numbers as a rough indicator rather than a guarantee. If your child is committed to environmental engineering and prefers staying in Hartford, the debt level won't crush them—but confirm whether this satellite campus provides the same industry access as UConn's main Storrs campus before enrolling.