Central Connecticut State University Rankings by Salary Score
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Central Connecticut State University's Top Rankings
Central Connecticut State University is ranked on 8 lists of the best colleges by earnings one year out of college.
Salary and Debt by Major at Central Connecticut State University
We calculated a salary score for each of Central Connecticut State University's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at Central Connecticut State University to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Scores for CCSU Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $21,180 | $46,760 | |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $24,000 | $39,730 | |
| Biology, General | $21,500 | $33,690 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $21,500 | $46,520 | |
| Civil Engineering | $25,000 | $63,010 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | $23,170 | $34,960 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $21,500 | $70,010 | |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $25,000 | $57,860 | |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $21,500 | $59,120 | |
| Construction Management | $23,260 | $65,950 | |
| Criminology | $21,250 | $36,310 | |
| Design and Applied Arts | $20,750 | $35,420 | |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Not Reported | $24,040 | |
| Economics | $16,750 | $43,430 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | $25,000 | $30,310 | |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $21,250 | $46,320 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $26,750 | $19,750 | |
| Geography and Cartography | $22,250 | $42,680 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $22,500 | $33,570 | |
| History | $23,250 | $28,330 | |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $19,360 | $32,930 | |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $27,000 | $59,120 | |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $20,140 | $62,410 | |
| Marketing | $21,750 | $45,150 | |
| Mathematics | $23,000 | $50,110 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | $27,000 | $72,630 | |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | $31,000 | $66,540 | |
| Music | Not Reported | $16,170 | |
| Political Science and Government | $18,000 | $32,280 | |
| Psychology, General | $24,820 | $32,490 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $21,500 | $70,270 | |
| Social Work | $23,000 | $35,420 | |
| Sociology | $25,000 | $26,460 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $23,000 | $40,020 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $27,000 | $42,500 |
Salary Scores for CCSU Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $26,750 | $69,820 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Not Reported | $74,580 | |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $35,000 | $47,600 | |
| Education, General | Not Reported | $49,140 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Not Reported | $57,320 | |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | Not Reported | $50,860 | |
| Mathematics | Not Reported | $56,420 | |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $64,730 | $47,260 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $35,310 | $188,840 | |
| Special Education and Teaching | $20,500 | $51,720 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $20,500 | $52,680 |
Salary Scores for CCSU Doctoral Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Not Reported | $109,100 |
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Most Recent Reviews
Central Connecticut State University is a great college for incoming students to consider. I am finishing my Bachelor's Degree in Criminology in May and it has been a wonderful experience. You get to take courses in your major, minor (if applicable), and courses in subjects such as history, science, math, English, social/behavioral sciences, and a world language. Getting to take all of these courses is helpful, especially for incoming students who are not sure what they want to major in yet. The Criminology... Read More
I feel that the dean at CCSU need to be on the professors a lot more. There were many classes at CCSU that were very hard and challenging just because of who was teaching it. It was either the class is unbelievable hard and the professor is giving students tens on tests or the very same class the next semester the professor will hold open book and open note tests. It made me frustrated that there was no middle ground. If I did find myself in one of the easier classes it made then next semester even tougher... Read More