Compare 13 Communication, General. programs in Connecticut. Average earnings: $46,261.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Communication, General. tells a different story. Across 13 programs in Connecticut, earnings range from $23,351 to $63,356—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Fairfield University's Communication program leads with graduates earning $63,356, well above the state average of $46,261. Sacred Heart University follows at $61,393, while University of Connecticut delivers $58,767—proving that multiple Connecticut programs compete at the top tier regardless of institutional prestige.
Highest program earnings: $63,356
Strong outcomes ($61,393) with 68% acceptance
8.1% payment burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
23.5% family burden | Challenging - payment 18-25% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Fairfield UniversityPrivate | $63,356 | 85 | $26,000 | Good | $50,500 | High |
| #2 | Sacred Heart UniversityPrivate | $61,393 | 92 | $25,000 | Good | $45,486 | High |
| #3 | $58,767 | 264 | $21,500 | Good | $35,324 | Challenging | |
| #4 | Quinnipiac UniversityPrivate | $58,138 | 44 | $26,000 | Good | $64,334 | High |
| #5 | University Of HartfordPrivate | $46,075 | 43 | $27,000 | Manageable | $44,000 | High |
| #6 | $45,950 | 68 | $22,250 | Manageable | $23,770 | High | |
| #7 | $44,987 | 39 | $22,300 | Manageable | $19,642 | High | |
| #8 | $44,638 | 70 | $24,250 | Manageable | $21,628 | High | |
| #9 | $43,870 | 79 | $24,147 | Manageable | $19,000 | High | |
| #10 | University Of BridgeportPrivate | $42,048 | 19 | $25,750 | Challenging | $22,931 | High |
| #11 | Albertus Magnus CollegePrivate | $37,208 | 16 | $30,964 | High | $13,060 | High |
| #12 | Mitchell CollegePrivate | $31,609 | 15 | $25,150 | High | $31,955 | High |
| #13 | University Of New HavenPrivate | $23,351 | 35 | $27,000 | High | $54,414 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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