# Western Connecticut State University: Liberal Arts / General Studies (bachelor's)

Danbury, CT. IPEDS 130776, CIP 24.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/western-connecticut-state-university/majors/liberal-arts-general-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $27,784
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $40,555 (U.S. median for this major: $52,601 across 467 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,782 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in CT: 13 of 13 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the CT median for this major (14 colleges, $60,092): -$19,537
- Versus the U.S. median: -$12,046

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.41 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $40,555 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 | $13,507 | $59,566 | more than 20 years |
| 30-48k | $13,716 | $60,488 | more than 20 years |
| 48-75k | $16,697 | $73,634 | more than 20 years |
| 75-110k | $18,737 | $82,630 | more than 20 years |
| 110k+ | $21,318 | $94,012 | more than 20 years |

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

## Liberal Arts / General Studies at CT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yale University | $113,788 | $15,750 | $23,777 | 96% |
| University of Hartford | $80,775 | not reported | $30,282 | 54% |
| Wesleyan University | $71,932 | $16,125 | $30,177 | 93% |
| Sacred Heart University | $68,092 | $27,000 | $46,174 | 74% |
| University of Connecticut | $60,092 | $22,000 | $25,097 | 83% |
| University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus | $60,092 | $22,000 | $10,875 | 53% |
| University of Connecticut-Avery Point | $60,092 | $22,000 | $13,807 | 62% |
| University of Connecticut-Stamford | $60,092 | $22,000 | $16,798 | 56% |
| University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus | $60,092 | $22,000 | $16,403 | 65% |
| University of Bridgeport | $56,700 | $32,147 | $27,807 | 41% |
| Southern Connecticut State University | $53,411 | $26,625 | $20,857 | 50% |
| Eastern Connecticut State University | $48,418 | $25,373 | $21,067 | 57% |
| Western Connecticut State University | $40,555 | $26,782 | $17,604 | 52% |

## 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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