Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, Connecticut · Public · 6,295 undergraduates
Of 47 programs with reported earnings, 45 leave graduates out-earning a typical Connecticut high-school graduate (about $37,707/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 75 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $17,736 |
| $30k to $48k | $18,729 |
| $48k to $75k | $19,437 |
| $75k to $110k | $22,532 |
| $110k and up | $27,809 |
| All families (average) | $20,857 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $63,310 | +$25,603 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 0.8 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $53,411 | +$15,704 | clears the bar | $23,500 | 1.5 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $50,642 | +$12,935 | clears the bar | $20,000 | 1.5 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $98,870 | +$61,163 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 0.3 yrs |
| Social Work | Master's Degree | $66,503 | +$28,796 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 1.4 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $56,694 | +$18,987 | clears the bar | $22,250 | 1.2 yrs |
| Sociology | Bachelor's Degree | $52,249 | +$14,542 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1.7 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $50,379 | +$12,672 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 2 yrs |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $59,438 | +$21,731 | clears the bar | $22,500 | 1 yr |
| Education, General | Master's Degree | $52,477 | +$14,770 | clears the bar | $35,000 | 2.4 yrs |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Graduate/Professional Certificate | $87,346 | +$49,639 | clears the bar | $31,946 | 0.6 yrs |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's Degree | $65,840 | +$28,133 | clears the bar | $23,120 | 0.8 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $67,791 | +$30,084 | clears the bar | $20,545 | 0.7 yrs |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Bachelor's Degree | $61,336 | +$23,629 | clears the bar | $19,872 | 0.8 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $87,705 | +$49,998 | clears the bar | $24,713 | 0.5 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 47 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 41% of students receive Pell grants · 50% 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.