Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Quinnipiac University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 31% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 90th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (CT wage index 1.23). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Quinnipiac University
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $75,566 | $103,533 | +36% | #38 of 796 | #98 | $23,250 |
| Economics | $48,340 | $100,141 | +21% | #67 of 368 | #95 | $23,750 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $84,856 | $98,641 | +11% | #140 of 966 | #462 | $26,874 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $62,538 | $95,200 | +14% | #35 of 166 | #76 | $20,500 |
| Information Science/Studies | — | $93,037 | +9% | #24 of 148 | #65 | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | $50,614 | $91,828 | +50% | #5 of 67 | #9 | $27,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $65,640 | $89,732 | -3% | #196 of 318 | #299 | $27,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $51,589 | $86,474 | +4% | #131 of 452 | #247 | $25,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $69,600 | $86,337 | +22% | #45 of 253 | #96 | $26,520 |
| Marketing | $52,059 | $83,258 | +20% | #57 of 516 | #125 | $24,250 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $47,845 | $82,357 | +21% | #110 of 1176 | #258 | $25,000 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences | $31,115 | $80,374 | +18% | #14 of 61 | #18 | $25,945 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $41,989 | $79,098 | +43% | #8 of 660 | #26 | $27,000 |
| International Business | — | $77,823 | +6% | #40 of 115 | #75 | $26,000 |
| Computer Science | — | $77,324 | -28% | #312 of 349 | #334 | — |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | $39,162 | $74,835 | +21% | #3 of 39 | #7 | $27,000 |
| Political Science and Government | $26,440 | $73,833 | +17% | #82 of 565 | #166 | $27,000 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $43,591 | $73,547 | +16% | #31 of 178 | #71 | $23,250 |
| Civil Engineering | $73,064 | — | — | — | — | $27,000 |
| Biology | $44,657 | $70,632 | +23% | #95 of 841 | #235 | $27,000 |
| Sociology | — | $67,262 | +28% | #26 of 462 | #59 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $37,199 | $63,012 | +12% | #111 of 660 | #250 | $23,250 |
| Journalism | $40,184 | $61,819 | +10% | #36 of 187 | #85 | $23,750 |
| Psychology | $32,192 | $61,510 | +21% | #75 of 1027 | #211 | $26,000 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $35,884 | $61,419 | +19% | #67 of 299 | #123 | $26,000 |
| English Language and Literature | — | $54,574 | +12% | #142 of 576 | #284 | $26,500 |
| History | — | $53,500 | +6% | #167 of 459 | #305 | $27,000 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $29,253 | $52,094 | +19% | #23 of 144 | #42 | $22,250 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The Quinnipiac University Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $404,615
- Avg rent near campus: $2,442/mo — vs ~$1,377/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 06514 (4.8% cap, Hamden)
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🏆 Where Quinnipiac University Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $50,400 | $50,400 |
| Room | $12,390 | |
| Board | $4,080 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $73,320 | $73,320 |
Financial Aid
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Quinnipiac University's top programs commonly pursue.
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology