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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks University of Bridgeport #716 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $60,311, placing University of Bridgeport in the 45.6 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks University of Bridgeport #1130 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks University of Bridgeport #716 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A private university in Bridgeport, CT, University of Bridgeport enrolls roughly 1,534 undergraduates. Retention is 61.3% and the six-year graduation rate is 41.2%, reflecting the institution's ability to support students through degree completion. Where University of Bridgeport performs strongest is return on investment. Azimuth ranks University of Bridgeport #378 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $60,311, and University of Bridgeport sits in the 85.5 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution's concentration in Health fields — which typically lead to stable, well-compensated careers — helps explain this strong earnings performance. Access and affordability sit lower in the composite. University of Bridgeport sits in the 69.1 percentile for access and the 20.7 percentile for affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. 53.5% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 42.4% are first-generation college students. For students who enroll, the institution's focus on career-aligned programming in health and related fields offers a direct pathway to employment and earnings growth, positioning University of Bridgeport as a practical choice for students seeking measurable financial returns on their educational investment.
University of Chicago's published cost of attendance is $52,957, but need-based aid reshapes that figure substantially across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $27,238; middle-income families pay around $26,062; and higher-income families pay approximately $29,733. Azimuth ranks University of Bridgeport #1130 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. University of Bridgeport's financial aid structure emphasizes need-based support, with aid packages designed to close the gap between published cost and what families pay. Families apply using the FAFSA and CSS Profile, and the institution participates in federal and institutional aid programs to support enrollment across income levels. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,750, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $22,931; 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 typical four-year earnings scenario of $60,311, median federal debt of $25,750 projects to a monthly payment of about $291 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
Azimuth ranks University of Bridgeport #716 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $60,311, placing University of Bridgeport in the 45.6 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. University of Bridgeport sits in the 85.5 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions, with graduates outperforming similar students at comparable institutions. Students at University of Bridgeport earn meaningfully more than similar students at other institutions, a pattern that holds across the university's broad program mix anchored by business, engineering, and the health sciences. Median 4-year earnings of $60,311 and a strong earnings-beyond-expectations standing among nonprofit four-year institutions reflect the depth of Georgia's career pathways and the reach of its Athens-based flagship network.
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University of Chicago's published cost of attendance is $52,957, but need-based aid reshapes that figure substantially across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $27,238; middle-income families pay around $26,062; and higher-income families pay approximately $29,733.
Azimuth ranks University of Bridgeport #1130 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown.
University of Bridgeport's financial aid structure emphasizes need-based support, with aid packages designed to close the gap between published cost and what families pay. Families apply using the FAFSA and CSS Profile, and the institution participates in federal and institutional aid programs to support enrollment across income levels.
Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,750, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $22,931; 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 typical four-year earnings scenario of $60,311, median federal debt of $25,750 projects to a monthly payment of about $291 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 University of Bridgeport earn median 4-year earnings of $60,311, placing University of Bridgeport in the 45.6 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $9,802 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of Bridgeport in the 85.5 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks University of Bridgeport #378 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects University of Bridgeport's concentration in health-related fields.
Nursing is the largest program with 136 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $123,148, performing at 1.4x the national benchmark for the field. The Psychology, General program graduates 56 students with median 4-year earnings of $55,958, at 1.1x benchmark.
General Studies and Dental Support Services and Allied Professions round out the top programs, with 39 and 36 graduates respectively earning $56,700 and $74,822 four years after enrollment. These outcomes position University of Bridgeport as a focused institution where program choice aligns closely with post-graduation earnings potential.
Peer institutions with comparable quality and outcomes:
| School | State | Accept Rate | Median Earnings | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tuskegee University Similar quality tier (#18031 ranked) | AL | 49% | $49,641 | #18031 | Compare |
Lewis University Similar quality tier (#18028 ranked) | IL | 71% | $66,099 | #18028 | Compare |
Trevecca Nazarene University Similar quality tier (#18027 ranked) | TN | 69% | $49,378 | #18027 | Compare |
Christian Brothers University Similar quality tier (#18043 ranked) | TN | 87% | $57,478 | #18043 | Compare |
Menlo College Similar quality tier (#18044 ranked) | CA | 68% | $76,419 | #18044 | Compare |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
136 graduates
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions
36 graduates
Accounting and Related Services
10 graduates
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions
9 graduates
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
39 graduates
University of Bridgeport's program mix is anchored in health-related fields, reflecting the institution's focus on preparing students for careers in healthcare and allied professions. The largest programs include Nursing with 136 graduates earning a median $123,148 four years after enrollment, Psychology, General with 56 graduates earning a median $55,958, and General Studies with 39 graduates earning a median $56,700.
Together with Dental Support Services and Allied Professions and Criminal Justice, these five programs represent the institution's core enrollment footprint across 20 total programs. The highest-earning programs at University of Bridgeport reflect the economic value of specialized health credentials.
Nursing graduates earn a median $123,148 four years after enrollment with 136 graduates, while Dental Support Services and Allied Professions delivers a median $74,822 with 36 graduates. General Studies and Psychology, General round out the stronger-earning cluster, with graduates earning a median $56,700 and $55,958 respectively.
These outcomes reflect the direct labor-market demand for healthcare professionals and the relatively stable wage trajectories in clinical and allied health fields. University of Bridgeport's concentration in Health — approximately 10% of graduates — positions the institution within a sector where median four-year earnings reflect entry into stable, in-demand roles.
The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how health-related fields align with national labor-market trends and hiring patterns across healthcare systems and clinical settings.
