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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks Quinnipiac University #856 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $9,323 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 84.8 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Quinnipiac University sits in the 87.5 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. --- Quinnipiac University's Azimuth ranking reflects strong financial outcomes relative to cost, with graduates achieving higher-than-expected earnings compared with similar students nationwide. The institution's health-focused program mix contributes to these results, with median earnings four years after enrollment placing it well above typical institutions.
Azimuth ranks Quinnipiac University #856 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A private doctoral/professional university in Hamden, CT, Quinnipiac University enrolls roughly 6,531 undergraduates. Retention is 89.1% and the six-year graduation rate is 75.7%, reflecting solid conversion of enrollment into degree completion. Quinnipiac University performs strongest in return on investment. Azimuth ranks Quinnipiac University #133 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $84,363, and they earn about $9,323 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Quinnipiac University in the 84.8 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. This performance is anchored in the university's dominant strength in health professions — a field that consistently delivers strong early-career earnings and stable labor-market demand. Access and affordability sit lower in the composite. Quinnipiac University sits in the 33.4 percentile for access and the 2.5 percentile for affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution enrolls 16.2% Pell-eligible students and 19.9% first-generation students, reflecting a more selective admissions posture typical of private doctoral universities. For families seeking strong earnings outcomes in a health-focused program portfolio, Quinnipiac University offers a clear financial return pathway, though prospective students should weigh the institution's cost structure against the earnings premium it delivers.
Quinnipiac University's published cost of attendance is $72,215. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $33,649, middle-income families pay around $36,507, and higher-income families pay approximately $42,891. Azimuth ranks Quinnipiac University #1390 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. The affordability rank reflects both the headline sticker price and the debt load graduates carry; net price and sticker price can differ substantially, and understanding that gap matters when comparing institutions. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $26,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $64,334; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $84,363, median federal debt of $26,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $294 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
Quinnipiac University is a strong fit for students drawn to health professions and related fields who want a private university experience in CT. Graduates earn median earnings four years after enrollment of $84,363, placing Quinnipiac University in the 87.5 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $9,323 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 84.8 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The university enrolls a significant share of Pell-eligible and first-generation students — 16.2% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 19.9% are first-generation — and delivers completion rates that place Quinnipiac University in the 67.5% percentile for Pell completion among nonprofit four-year institutions. Published cost of attendance is $42,891, and low-income families pay a net price of approximately $42,891 after need-based aid. Fit depends on two realistic filters: the 72.2% admit rate makes the application process selective, and the program mix favors health-oriented fields over others. Students whose interests align with those areas and who can navigate the application process will find strong outcomes.
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Quinnipiac University's published cost of attendance is $72,215. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $33,649, middle-income families pay around $36,507, and higher-income families pay approximately $42,891.
Azimuth ranks Quinnipiac University #1390 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. The affordability rank reflects both the headline sticker price and the debt load graduates carry; [net price and sticker price can differ substantially](/analysis/is-college-worth-it-part-1-the-net-price-illusion/), and understanding that gap matters when comparing institutions.
Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $26,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $64,334; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the [Parent PLUS risk framework](/analysis/ou-what-happens-when-parents-borrow-too/) for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $84,363, median federal debt of $26,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $294 under standard ten-year repayment.
For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).
Graduates of Quinnipiac University earn median 4-year earnings of $84,363, placing Quinnipiac University in the 87.5 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $9,323 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Quinnipiac University in the 84.8 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks Quinnipiac University #133 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Quinnipiac University's concentration in health and professional fields.
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other is the largest program with 319 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $80,374, performing at 1.2× the national benchmark for the field. The Nursing program graduates 272 students with median 4-year earnings of $98,641, and Finance delivers median 4-year earnings of $86,474 across 114 graduates.
Digital Marketing and Business Administration round out the top programs, with graduates earning $83,258 and $82,357 respectively. This program mix — anchored in Health — positions Quinnipiac University to deliver consistent outcomes in fields with steady employer demand and clear career pathways.
Accounting and Related Services
39 graduates
Economics
18 graduates
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
272 graduates
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
37 graduates
Mechanical Engineering
27 graduates
Quinnipiac University's program mix is anchored in health sciences and professional fields, reflecting the institution's identity as a career-focused private university in Connecticut. Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other is the largest program with 319 graduates annually, followed by Nursing, Finance, Digital Marketing, and Business Administration.
Across 0 ranked programs serving roughly 1,755 students annually, the institution's strength concentrates in health professions, business, and applied fields aligned with direct workforce entry. The highest-earning programs cluster in health and clinical pathways.
Nursing graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $98,641 with 272 graduates, while Finance delivers $86,474 median earnings across 114 graduates. Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions and Digital Marketing follow with earnings of $86,337 and $83,258 respectively, signaling consistent strength in health and clinical-adjacent fields.
Business Administration rounds out the top earners at $82,357 median earnings. Most of Quinnipiac University's dominant programs are direct-to-workforce pathways where four-year earnings reflect immediate labor-market outcomes in nursing, health sciences, and business administration.
The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these health-professions-dominant fields align with national wage growth and employment stability. As a career-oriented institution, Quinnipiac University positions graduates for roles in healthcare systems, clinical settings, and professional services where demand remains robust and early-career earnings reflect the applied, credential-backed nature of these fields.
Peer institutions with comparable quality and outcomes:
| School | State | Accept Rate | Median Earnings | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
University Of Charleston Similar quality tier (#21392 ranked) | WV | 62% | $55,774 | #21392 | Compare |
Everglades University Similar quality tier (#21407 ranked) | FL | 81% | $47,597 | #21407 | Compare |
University Of Indianapolis Similar quality tier (#21411 ranked) | IN | 67% | $53,610 | #21411 | Compare |
University Of Denver Similar quality tier (#21383 ranked) | CO | 78% | $71,155 | #21383 | Compare |
Brandeis University Similar quality tier in Northeast (#21352 ranked) | MA | 41% | $77,231 | #21352 | Compare |
