Goodwin University ★ Hidden gem
East Hartford, Connecticut · Private, nonprofit · 2,693 undergraduates
All 15 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Connecticut high-school graduate (about $37,707/yr). Another 37 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $28,205 |
| $30k to $48k | $29,159 |
| $48k to $75k | $29,804 |
| $75k to $110k | $33,401 |
| $110k and up | $30,550 |
| All families (average) | $29,249 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $94,738 | +$57,031 | clears the bar | $40,842 | 0.7 yrs |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | Associate's Degree | $53,171 | +$15,464 | clears the bar | $34,587 | 2.2 yrs |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $57,332 | +$19,625 | clears the bar | $5,384 | 0.3 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $99,458 | +$61,751 | clears the bar | $41,378 | 0.7 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $44,721 | +$7,014 | clears the bar | $25,830 | 3.7 yrs |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $49,189 | +$11,482 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate's Degree | $73,765 | +$36,058 | clears the bar | $12,039 | 0.3 yrs |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science | Associate's Degree | $67,154 | +$29,447 | clears the bar | $5,250 | 0.2 yrs |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's Degree | $69,592 | +$31,885 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $56,618 | +$18,911 | clears the bar | $42,208 | 2.2 yrs |
| Human Services, General | Bachelor's Degree | $66,583 | +$28,876 | clears the bar | $31,000 | 1.1 yrs |
| Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate's Degree | $41,025 | +$3,318 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $50,098 | +$12,391 | clears the bar | $18,637 | 1.5 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $80,466 | +$42,759 | clears the bar | $45,350 | 1.1 yrs |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $45,132 | +$7,425 | clears the bar | $21,833 | 2.9 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 54% of students receive Pell grants · 58% 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.