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2023 best colleges in Connecticut

Finance bachelor graduates in Connecticut earn a weighted average salary of $71,747 3 years after graduation. This places Connecticut graduate earnings in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, finance graduates earn 11% more than the total graduating bachelor class in the state.

Our finance rankings cover 9 of the 12 programs available in Connecticut, accounting for 95% of total student graduates.

Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.

For more information visit our guide to finance. Interested in how we rank schools? Review our ranking methodology.

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#1 in Connecticut | #61 in Finance nationally

University of Connecticut

Storrs, Connecticut

Economic score 1.86

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $22,974

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $73,884

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

Graduation rate 85%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

#2 in Connecticut | #72 in Finance nationally

Fairfield University

Fairfield, Connecticut

Economic score 2.00

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $36,633

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $82,549

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

Graduation rate 83%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

#3 in Connecticut | #183 in Finance nationally
Economic score 2.84

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $16,723

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $59,518

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

Graduation rate 62%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

#4 in Connecticut | #247 in Finance nationally

Quinnipiac University

Hamden, Connecticut

Economic score 3.44

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $41,230

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $70,624

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

Graduation rate 78%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

#5 in Connecticut | #295 in Finance nationally
Economic score 4.20

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $19,290

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $52,941

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

Graduation rate 60%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

#6 in Connecticut | #304 in Finance nationally
Economic score 4.35

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $18,166

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $51,949

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

Graduation rate 52%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

#7 in Connecticut | #311 in Finance nationally

Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, Connecticut

Economic score 4.57

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $42,431

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $63,594

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

Graduation rate 73%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

#8 in Connecticut | #359 in Finance nationally

University of Hartford

West Hartford, Connecticut

Economic score 11.04

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $28,712

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $42,682

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

Graduation rate 62%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

Post University

Waterbury, Connecticut

Economic score 4.68

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $16,529

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $44,063

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

Graduation rate 33%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

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How long does it take me to repay a bachelor's degree in finance in Connecticut?

Years

3.3 years

The cost of the average bachelor's degree in finance in Connecticut is covered by the new earnings of graduates in 3.3 years.

How much do graduates with a bachelor's degree in finance earn in Connecticut?

Salary

$71,747

The median bachelor's degree in finance graduate earns $71,747 3 years after graduating.

How much does a bachelor's degree in finance cost in Connecticut?

Net cost

$29,443

The average annual cost of a bachelor's degree in finance is $29,443. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.

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