Civil Engineering at University of Hartford

University of Hartford's civil engineering program sits squarely in the middle of Connecticut's offerings—ranking in the 40th percentile statewide with first-year earnings of $67,968. That's about $2,400 below the state median and roughly $1,600 below the national benchmark. Among Connecticut's ten civil engineering programs, you're looking at schools like Quinnipiac ($73,064) and UConn's various campuses ($70,388) delivering meaningfully higher starting salaries. The debt burden here is reasonable at $25,532, translating to a manageable 0.38 debt-to-earnings ratio, but it's slightly higher than both state and national medians.

The trajectory shows steady growth—earnings climb 11% to $75,632 by year four—which suggests graduates are finding solid career footing in Connecticut's engineering sector. However, this program isn't distinguishing itself from its in-state competition. Given Hartford's 83% acceptance rate and the moderate performance metrics, families should recognize they're paying private tuition ($40,000+ annually) for middle-of-the-pack outcomes that students might match at Central Connecticut State or surpass at UConn for a fraction of the cost.

If your child is committed to staying in Connecticut and Hartford offers a strong financial aid package that narrows the price gap with public alternatives, the program provides adequate preparation for an engineering career. Without significant aid, though, the value proposition weakens considerably when state schools deliver comparable or better results at lower cost.