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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks University of Hartford #881 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $69,078, placing University of Hartford in the 72.4 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks University of Hartford #341 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks University of Hartford #881 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A private university in West Hartford, Connecticut, University of Hartford enrolls roughly 4,146 undergraduates. Retention is 82.9% and the six-year graduation rate is 54.4%, reflecting solid persistence and degree completion across the student body. University of Hartford draws strength from its distinctive program portfolio. The university's dominant program family is Visual & Performing Arts, which shapes both the student experience and post-graduation outcomes. Where the institution performs strongest is return on investment. Azimuth ranks University of Hartford #341 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $11,515 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of Hartford in the 88.0 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Access and affordability sit lower in the composite. University of Hartford sits in the 45.6 percentile for access and the 9.8 percentile for affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. 33.0% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 28.7% are first-generation college students. For students who enroll, the institution's strength in career-relevant programming within the arts and design fields provides a clear pathway to employment in creative industries and related fields where University of Hartford maintains strong employer connections.
University of Maryland Baltimore's cost structure reflects its mission as a health-sciences-focused public institution. The university's net pricing varies across income bands, with low-income families paying substantially less than the published cost of attendance, while middle- and higher-income families see progressively larger out-of-pocket obligations. As a public university in Maryland, UMB participates in federal need-based aid programs (Pell Grants, Direct Loans) and state aid, with financial aid packages designed to close portions of the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000, comparable to peer public research universities. Families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $44,000; 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 the typical graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $69,078, median federal debt of $27,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. In a downside earnings scenario anchored on UMB's lower-earning program clusters, projected four-year earnings of $46,784 would tighten monthly cash flow considerably — a pattern worth exploring at the program level rather than the institutional average. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning and income-driven repayment options — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
University of Hartford is a strong fit for students interested in the visual and performing arts who want a private nonprofit university experience in West Hartford, CT. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $69,078, placing University of Hartford in the 72.4 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $11,515 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 88.0 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution enrolls a significant share of Pell-eligible and first-generation students — 33.0% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 28.7% are first-generation — and delivers completion rates that place University of Hartford in the 52.5% percentile for Pell completion among nonprofit four-year institutions. Published cost of attendance is $34,833, and median federal debt at graduation is $27,000. Fit depends on two realistic filters: the 95.8% admit rate makes the application process selective, and the program mix favors visual and performing arts — students interested in these fields will find strong outcomes.
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University of Maryland Baltimore's cost structure reflects its mission as a health-sciences-focused public institution. The university's net pricing varies across income bands, with low-income families paying substantially less than the published cost of attendance, while middle- and higher-income families see progressively larger out-of-pocket obligations.
As a public university in Maryland, UMB participates in federal need-based aid programs (Pell Grants, Direct Loans) and state aid, with financial aid packages designed to close portions of the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000, comparable to peer public research universities.
Families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $44,000; 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 the typical graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $69,078, median federal debt of $27,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment.
In a downside earnings scenario anchored on UMB's lower-earning program clusters, projected four-year earnings of $46,784 would tighten monthly cash flow considerably — a pattern worth exploring at the program level rather than the institutional average. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning and income-driven repayment options — use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).
Graduates of University of Hartford earn median 4-year earnings of $69,078, placing the institution in the 72.4 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks University of Hartford #341 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions.
The institution's earnings profile reflects its concentration in health professions, a field family that consistently delivers strong labor-market demand and stable career pathways across CT. The earnings pattern is anchored in clinical and applied health fields.
Music is the largest program with 58 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $43,700, at 1.0x the national benchmark for the field. The Psychology, General program graduates 47 students earning median 4-year earnings of $49,642, at 1.0x the national benchmark.
Business Administration rounds out the top quartile, reflecting University of Hartford's signature strength in preparing graduates for in-demand healthcare roles. This program concentration — dominated by Visual & Performing Arts — creates a cohesive earnings story where most graduates enter stable, well-compensated professional careers tied directly to regional and national healthcare workforce needs.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
6 graduates
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
14 graduates
Mechanical Engineering
42 graduates
Civil Engineering
22 graduates
Accounting and Related Services
22 graduates
University of Hartford's program mix is anchored in health professions and clinical sciences — a signature shaped by the institution's mission as a public health sciences university in Baltimore. Nursing is the largest program with 58 graduates annually, followed by Psychology, General with 47 graduates and Business Administration with 46 graduates.
Across 0 ranked programs serving roughly 852 students, several deliver strong four-year earnings outcomes aligned with Baltimore's healthcare labor market. The earnings pattern reflects the institution's health-professions concentration.
Mechanical Engineering graduates earn median four-year earnings of $88,530, while Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions graduates earn median four-year earnings of $82,172 four years after enrollment. Music, the institution's largest program with 58 graduates, delivers median earnings of $43,700, reflecting strong regional demand for nursing professionals.
These outcomes correspond to University of Hartford's positioning as a specialized health sciences institution where program choice directly shapes career trajectory and earnings potential. Most programs at University of Hartford are direct-to-workforce pathways where four-year earnings reflect immediate labor-market outcomes — particularly in nursing, allied health, and clinical support fields where graduates enter stable, in-demand roles.
The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) framework provides context for how these health-professions fields align with national workforce trends and regional healthcare employment growth.
Peer institutions with comparable quality and outcomes:
| School | State | Accept Rate | Median Earnings | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Monmouth University Similar quality tier in Northeast (#22629 ranked) | NJ | 89% | $67,991 | #22629 | Compare |
Madonna University Similar quality tier (#23154 ranked) | MI | 63% | $59,058 | #23154 | Compare |
California Lutheran University Similar quality tier (#22623 ranked) | CA | 76% | $68,712 | #22623 | Compare |
Colorado College Similar quality tier (#23676 ranked) | CO | 18% | $65,222 | #23676 | Compare |
Siena Heights University Similar quality tier (#22618 ranked) | MI | 69% | $57,529 | #22618 | Compare |
