Statistics at University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus

UConn-Waterbury's statistics degree sits in an interesting position: while it trails the national median by about $4,400 in first-year earnings, it performs right at the Connecticut state median and shares identical early outcomes with UConn's other campuses. The $20,150 median debt translates to a 0.36 debt-to-earnings ratio—well within manageable territory for most graduates. More importantly, earnings jump 23% to $68,100 by year four, putting graduates near the national 75th percentile for the field.

The real value here isn't flashy starting numbers but accessibility and trajectory. With an 87% admission rate and half of students receiving Pell grants, this campus serves students who might not access UConn's main campus while delivering statistically identical outcomes. Graduates enter the workforce earning decent salaries and see strong growth as their quantitative skills become more valuable. For Connecticut families looking at in-state options, this program hits the 60th percentile statewide—essentially middle-of-the-pack performance at a fraction of the debt many privates would require.

The straightforward math: your child graduates with roughly $20,000 in debt and earns $55,000 initially, improving to $68,000 within four years. That's a debt load they can realistically handle while building a career in analytics, actuarial work, or data science. For a regional UConn campus with high accessibility, these are solid returns.