Connecticut's business programs showcase a range of outcomes, with graduates earning between $35,115 and $87,701 ten years after enrollment. Across 12 programs, the median earnings of $64,251 sit $8,434 higher than national business degree benchmarks, demonstrating the state's strength in producing career-ready graduates.
Leading the list is Fairfield University, achieving the highest program earnings at $87,701. University Of Connecticut follows closely at $82,191, while Quinnipiac University rounds out the top tier with $69,331 in graduate earnings. These top performers show how Connecticut's mix of 42% public universities and private colleges creates diverse pathways to strong management careers and business degree outcomes.
| Rank | School | Location | Earnings | Net Price | Acceptance Rate | Grad Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Fairfield UniversityPrivate | Fairfield, CT | $99,867 Median Business Earnings | $33,302 | 33.3% | 84.3% |
| #2 | Storrs, CT | $95,274 Median Business Earnings | $15,193 | 52.4% | 83.3% | |
| #3 | Quinnipiac UniversityPrivate | Hamden, CT | $86,507 Median Business Earnings | $33,649 | 72.2% | 75.7% |
| #4 | Sacred Heart UniversityPrivate | Fairfield, CT | $82,688 Median Business Earnings | $38,691 | 65.4% | 73.5% |
| #5 | Willimantic, CT | $76,090 Median Business Earnings | $17,654 | 83.0% | 57.5% | |
| #6 | New Britain, CT | $75,588 Median Business Earnings | $13,589 | 73.3% | 48.4% | |
| #7 | Danbury, CT | $75,370 Median Business Earnings | $13,507 | 87.0% | 51.8% | |
| #8 | Albertus Magnus CollegePrivate | New Haven, CT | $71,134 Median Business Earnings | $35,343 | 59.3% | 51.5% |
| #9 | University Of HartfordPrivate | West Hartford, CT | $69,385 Median Business Earnings | $25,925 | 95.8% | 54.4% |
| #10 | University Of BridgeportPrivate | Bridgeport, CT | $68,559 Median Business Earnings | $27,238 | 83.0% | 41.2% |
| #11 | New Haven, CT | $63,310 Median Business Earnings | $17,736 | 91.5% | 49.9% | |
| #12 | University Of New HavenPrivate | West Haven, CT | $62,788 Median Business Earnings | $27,837 | 60.4% | 63.1% |
| #13 | Mitchell CollegePrivate | New London, CT | $31,229 Median Business Earnings | $26,485 | 94.7% | 42.2% |
