Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, Connecticut · Public · 3,511 undergraduates
Of 24 programs with reported earnings, 23 leave graduates out-earning a typical Connecticut high-school graduate (about $37,707/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 46 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $13,507 |
| $30k to $48k | $13,716 |
| $48k to $75k | $16,697 |
| $75k to $110k | $18,737 |
| $110k and up | $21,318 |
| All families (average) | $17,604 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $66,510 | +$28,803 | clears the bar | $24,000 | 0.8 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $96,483 | +$58,776 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's Degree | $74,783 | +$37,076 | clears the bar | $23,203 | 0.6 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $50,410 | +$12,703 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 1.6 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $52,385 | +$14,678 | clears the bar | $23,543 | 1.6 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $68,490 | +$30,783 | clears the bar | $19,750 | 0.6 yrs |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Bachelor's Degree | $50,955 | +$13,248 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1.9 yrs |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Bachelor's Degree | $63,218 | +$25,511 | clears the bar | $27,239 | 1.1 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $80,895 | +$43,188 | clears the bar | $24,250 | 0.6 yrs |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $56,058 | +$18,351 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 1.2 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $81,768 | +$44,061 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Management Information Systems and Services | Bachelor's Degree | $72,291 | +$34,584 | clears the bar | $21,082 | 0.6 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $52,458 | +$14,751 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.8 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $56,882 | +$19,175 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.4 yrs |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's Degree | $58,337 | +$20,630 | clears the bar | $40,519 | 2 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 24 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 35% of students receive Pell grants · 52% 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.