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

Similar programs in Connecticut suggest first-year earnings around $39,300 for this bachelor's degree, which sits comfortably above the $31,500 national median for this field. That's the good news. The estimated $21,500 in debt—based on comparable programs at private universities—translates to a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.55, meaning your child would owe roughly half their first year's salary. While manageable compared to many liberal arts degrees, this still requires careful financial planning.

The challenge here is context: with only six reporting programs statewide and suppressed data for this specific school, we're working with substantial uncertainty. Connecticut's programs cluster around similar earnings figures, but University of Hartford's actual outcomes could differ. The field itself tends toward lower earnings nationally, with even top performers earning less than $40,000 in year one. These degrees often lead to nonprofit work, education, or graduate school—paths that can be rewarding but rarely lucrative immediately.

The practical reality? If your child can graduate with debt at or below this $21,500 estimate—perhaps through scholarships or family contributions—the financial picture is workable. But if costs creep higher, the math becomes tighter fast. Consider whether this specific program offers distinctive strengths (faculty expertise, internship networks, career placement support) that justify choosing it over lower-cost alternatives, especially given the data limitations.