University of Hartford
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 University of Hartford, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 44% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 48th 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 University of Hartford
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $106,348 | $104,301 | +17% | #101 of 966 | #274 | $22,900 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | — | $97,268 | -3% | #152 of 258 | #232 | $25,973 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $73,871 | $88,530 | -4% | #225 of 318 | #308 | $27,000 |
| Civil Engineering | $67,968 | $84,614 | -2% | #125 of 233 | #219 | $25,125 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $51,981 | $84,114 | +10% | #193 of 796 | #375 | $26,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $73,906 | $82,172 | +16% | #63 of 253 | #117 | $27,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | $80,775 | +52% | #12 of 476 | #24 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $34,812 | $79,202 | -14% | #308 of 459 | #379 | $27,000 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | — | $78,761 | +41% | #3 of 85 | #17 | $23,000 |
| Insurance | — | $78,655 | -11% | #15 of 21 | #19 | — |
| Engineering | $55,076 | $78,351 | -12% | #52 of 57 | #56 | $27,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $54,098 | $78,031 | -6% | #220 of 452 | #355 | $27,000 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | $54,565 | $77,621 | -8% | #23 of 23 | #23 | $27,000 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | $42,956 | $70,124 | -7% | #18 of 27 | #22 | $26,974 |
| Biology | $29,763 | $63,299 | +11% | #233 of 841 | #465 | $27,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $32,186 | $62,464 | +11% | #120 of 660 | #278 | $26,374 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $38,309 | $60,807 | +10% | #119 of 660 | #374 | $26,751 |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $35,654 | $60,715 | -26% | #8 of 9 | #9 | $27,000 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $32,157 | $60,274 | -2% | #74 of 156 | #111 | $27,000 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $48,049 | $59,185 | +17% | #27 of 177 | #85 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $40,799 | $58,017 | -15% | #864 of 1176 | #1072 | $26,677 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $29,515 | $51,607 | +0% | #162 of 299 | #215 | $27,000 |
| Sociology | — | $50,178 | -5% | #286 of 462 | #399 | — |
| Psychology | $28,707 | $49,642 | -2% | #529 of 1027 | #874 | $27,000 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | $47,243 | -44% | #46 of 46 | #46 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $45,125 | — | — | — | — | $27,000 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $25,465 | $44,735 | +8% | #125 of 423 | #253 | $27,000 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $17,521 | $44,550 | +2% | #76 of 144 | #110 | $27,000 |
| Music | $24,511 | $43,700 | +2% | #134 of 268 | #191 | $27,000 |
| English Language and Literature | — | $38,589 | -21% | #523 of 576 | #570 | — |
| Political Science and Government | $35,492 | — | — | — | — | $27,000 |
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 University of Hartford Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $586,236
- Avg rent near campus: $3,178/mo — vs ~$926/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 06105 (10.9% cap, Hartford)
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🏆 Where University of Hartford Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $44,350 | $44,350 |
| Room | $8,333 | |
| Board | $5,612 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $66,464 | $66,464 |
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Programs & Career Paths
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Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
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Careers that graduates from University of Hartford's top programs commonly pursue.
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- Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
- Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
- Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
- Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology