# Central Connecticut State University: Computer Engineering Technologies / Technicians (bachelor's)

New Britain, CT. IPEDS 128771, CIP 15.12. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/central-connecticut-state-university/majors/computer-engineering-technologies-technicians

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $60,339
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $71,243 (U.S. median for this major: $86,828 across 16 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,252 (U.S. median $24,417)
- Rank in CT: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$15,585

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.57 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $71,243 minus $37,781 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,589 | $62,102 | 1.9 years |
| 30-48k | $13,636 | $62,317 | 1.9 years |
| 48-75k | $15,091 | $68,966 | 2.1 years |
| 75-110k | $18,336 | $83,796 | 2.5 years |
| 110k+ | $21,562 | $98,538 | 2.9 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Computer Engineering Technologies / Technicians at CT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Connecticut State University | $71,243 | $25,252 | $16,857 | 48% |

## Careers
- Software Developers (SOC 15-1252): median wage $132,520 Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT, $134,120 CT, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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