Political Science and Government at University of Hartford

The small sample size here demands caution, but what we can see is a program tracking close to national averages while lagging behind other Connecticut options. At $35,492 starting out, University of Hartford's political science graduates earn essentially the national median but fall below Connecticut's state median of $37,009—landing in just the 40th percentile statewide. The manageable $27,000 debt load (well below both state and national medians) combined with solid 30% earnings growth to $46,226 suggests reasonable financial fundamentals, though this still means trailing programs at schools like Southern Connecticut State ($41,383) and Trinity ($42,979) by notable margins.

The real question is whether that gap justifies choosing this program over stronger Connecticut alternatives. The 0.76 debt-to-earnings ratio isn't concerning—many graduates can manage that debt burden on these starting salaries—but you're essentially paying for middle-of-the-pack outcomes in a state with several clearly superior options. For a family considering in-state tuition benefits or drawn to Hartford's suburban campus, this might work if combined with strong networking or internship opportunities. Otherwise, the modest starting salary and below-average state ranking suggest exploring whether those higher-performing Connecticut programs might be accessible, particularly the strong value proposition at Southern Connecticut State.