University Of New Haven

University of New Haven's published cost of attendance is $66,962, but need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $27,837; middle-income families pay around $31,601; higher-income families pay approximately $38,385.

Azimuth ranks University of New Haven #1344 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 New Haven uses the FAFSA and CSS Profile to assess demonstrated financial need and distributes need-based aid accordingly. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs.

Merit scholarships are also available for qualifying students, which can further reduce the net price below the need-based figures shown. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $54,414; 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 $65,164, median federal debt of $27,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $305 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 New Haven earn median 4-year earnings of $65,164, placing University of New Haven in the 69.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $4,316 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of New Haven in the 39.4 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.

Azimuth ranks University of New Haven #718 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects University of New Haven's concentration in security and protective services fields.

Criminal Justice is the largest program with 237 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $60,656, performing at 1.1x the national benchmark for the field. The Security Science and Technology program graduates 120 students with median 4-year earnings of $63,360, while Psychology, General delivers median 4-year earnings of $55,058 across 83 graduates.

Business Administration and Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other round out the top programs, with median 4-year earnings of $59,107 and $69,932 respectively. These outcomes position University of New Haven as a practical choice for students pursuing careers in security, law enforcement, and related protective service fields where the institution's specialized focus translates into direct labor-market alignment.

University of New Haven's program mix is anchored in security and protective services—a distinctive portfolio that reflects the institution's applied-professional identity in Connecticut. Criminal Justice is the largest program with 237 graduates, followed by Security Science and Technology with 120 graduates, Psychology, General with 83 graduates, Business Administration with 67 graduates, and Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other with 52 graduates.

Across 0 ranked programs serving roughly 1,074 students annually, several deliver strong four-year earnings outcomes aligned with their respective fields. The highest-earning programs cluster in applied professional and technical domains.

Mechanical Engineering leads with median earnings of $89,099 four years after enrollment, followed by Biology, General with $70,843, Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other with $69,932, Security Science and Technology with $63,360, and Criminal Justice with $60,656. The concentration of Security & Protective Services as the dominant program family—representing 12% of graduates—positions the institution as a specialized provider in a field with steady employer demand and direct-to-workforce career pathways.

University of New Haven's program signature reflects its positioning as a career-focused private institution. The emphasis on applied security, protective services, and related technical fields creates a cohesive program portfolio where graduates enter the labor market directly into roles with defined salary structures and advancement pathways.

The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these fields align with national labor-market demand and workforce trends.