Computer Science at University of New Haven

Computer Science graduates in Connecticut typically earn around $80,000 in their first year, and similar programs at University of New Haven's peer institutions suggest debt near $25,000—creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.31. This means graduates would owe roughly three months of their first-year salary, which is generally considered sustainable for a technical degree. Programs of this type nationally produce median earnings around $71,000, so Connecticut's tech market appears to offer a meaningful geographic advantage worth about $8,000 more annually.

The challenge is that we're working with estimates here rather than University of New Haven's actual graduate outcomes. The state earnings figure comes from just six Connecticut programs willing to report data, and the debt estimate draws from national peer institutions. While the 81% admission rate and 1190 average SAT suggest this is an accessible program rather than a selective one, we can't verify whether New Haven's specific curriculum, career services, or employer connections deliver results comparable to UConn or Connecticut College.

If your child is committed to Computer Science and staying in Connecticut's job market, the estimated numbers suggest reasonable value. But before committing, ask the university directly about their job placement rates, which employers recruit on campus, and whether they can connect you with recent graduates. The degree should work financially if the estimates hold, but you're entitled to more concrete evidence of outcomes before writing the tuition checks.