# University of Connecticut: Nursing (bachelor's)

Storrs, CT. IPEDS 129020, CIP 51.38. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-connecticut/majors/nursing

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $84,969
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $92,601 (U.S. median for this major: $85,212 across 858 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in CT: 9 of 15 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the CT median for this major (15 colleges, $96,483): -$3,882
- Versus the U.S. median: +$7,389

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.11 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $92,601 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 | $15,193 | $62,443 | 1.1 years |
| 30-48k | $16,339 | $67,153 | 1.2 years |
| 48-75k | $20,608 | $84,699 | 1.5 years |
| 75-110k | $28,285 | $116,251 | 2.1 years |
| 110k+ | $33,797 | $138,906 | 2.5 years |

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

## Nursing at CT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Bridgeport | $123,148 | $31,000 | $27,807 | 41% |
| University of Hartford | $104,301 | $26,062 | $30,282 | 54% |
| Sacred Heart University | $103,244 | $27,000 | $46,174 | 74% |
| Fairfield University | $101,831 | $27,000 | $48,095 | 84% |
| Goodwin University | $99,458 | $48,455 | $29,249 | 58% |
| Southern Connecticut State University | $98,870 | $25,837 | $20,857 | 50% |
| Quinnipiac University | $98,641 | $27,000 | $40,675 | 76% |
| Western Connecticut State University | $96,483 | $26,000 | $17,604 | 52% |
| University of Connecticut | $92,601 | $27,000 | $25,097 | 83% |
| University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus | $92,601 | $27,000 | $10,875 | 53% |
| University of Connecticut-Avery Point | $92,601 | $27,000 | $13,807 | 62% |
| University of Connecticut-Stamford | $92,601 | $27,000 | $16,798 | 56% |
| University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus | $92,601 | $27,000 | $16,403 | 65% |
| Central Connecticut State University | $92,216 | $26,236 | $16,857 | 48% |
| University of Saint Joseph | $90,587 | $30,990 | $27,989 | 64% |

## Careers
- Registered nurse (SOC 29-1140): median wage $101,470 Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT, $102,740 CT, $97,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.6% by 2035
- Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111): median wage $128,810 Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT, $130,790 CT, $123,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 24.2% 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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