Charter Oak State College ★ Hidden gem
New Britain, Connecticut · Public · 1,821 undergraduates
All 8 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Connecticut high-school graduate (about $37,707/yr). Another 23 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| $48k to $75k | $15,815 |
| All families (average) | $15,815 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $54,363 | +$16,656 | clears the bar | $16,098 | 1 yr |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Bachelor's Degree | $72,446 | +$34,739 | clears the bar | $21,958 | 0.6 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $60,478 | +$22,771 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $82,069 | +$44,362 | clears the bar | $20,497 | 0.5 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $52,803 | +$15,096 | clears the bar | $19,795 | 1.3 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $68,956 | +$31,249 | clears the bar | $18,750 | 0.6 yrs |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Bachelor's Degree | $96,202 | +$58,495 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Master's Degree | $85,328 | +$47,621 | clears the bar | $30,906 | 0.6 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 44% of students receive Pell grants · 67% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.