Top Ranked Programs
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.