Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies at University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus

UConn Hartford's Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies program shows surprisingly strong first-year earnings at $39,343—placing it in the 87th percentile nationally for this major. That's roughly $8,000 above the typical graduate in this field and even exceeds top programs like Yale's ($32,624). The debt picture is equally favorable: at $26,262, graduates carry less than the national median, producing a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.67 that most humanities programs would envy. Within a year and a half of graduation, typical borrowers could reasonably pay off their loans.

Here's the caveat that matters: this data comes from fewer than 30 graduates, so these numbers might not hold for future cohorts. The 60th percentile ranking within Connecticut (which appears inflated by identical reporting across UConn campuses) suggests this is solid but not exceptional performance statewide. Still, for a program often criticized for weak earning potential, these outcomes challenge that narrative. The campus serves a substantial population of Pell-eligible students (46%) and maintains broad access with an 86% admission rate.

For families worried about liberal arts degrees, this program demonstrates better-than-average financial outcomes in its field. The relatively modest debt load provides crucial breathing room if your student pursues graduate school or nonprofit work—common paths for this major. Just remember the small sample limitation when projecting your own child's likely results.