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Southern Connecticut State University

CT · Public · 99% graduation rate

Best major ROI
A
ROI Score
83/100

ROI by Major

Debt and earnings data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. ROI grades compare median student debt at graduation to earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, adjusted for NCES IPEDS graduation rates.

MajorMedian DebtYear 1 EarningsYear 5 EarningsROI GradeVerdict
Computer and Information Sciences$29K$95K$147KASTRONG BUY
Business Administration, Management and Operations$34K$65K$89KCBUY
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$37K$62K$86KCBUY
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences$37K$62K$86KCBUY
Public Health$37K$62K$86KCBUY
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services$37K$62K$86KCCAUTION
Sociology$34K$58K$78KCCAUTION
Political Science and Government$34K$58K$78KCCAUTION
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies$34K$52K$72KCCAUTION
Biology$34K$55K$74KCCAUTION
Communication and Media Studies$34K$52K$69KDCAUTION
Psychology$34K$48K$65KDCAUTION
History$36K$50K$68KDCAUTION
English Language and Literature$36K$48K$64KDCAUTION
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$34K$45K$61KDCAUTION
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$34K$45K$60KDCAUTION
Special Education and Teaching$34K$45K$60KDCAUTION
Health and Physical Education/Fitness$34K$42K$58KDAVOID
Social Work$34K$42K$57KDAVOID
Fine and Studio Arts$36K$42K$57KDAVOID

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on your major. The highest-ROI major at Southern Connecticut State University earns a grade of A, with median debt of $29K and year-5 earnings of $147K. Compare debt-to-earnings ratios across majors before deciding.

Southern Connecticut State University has a 99% graduation rate. A higher graduation rate generally correlates with better student support and outcomes, which can impact your return on investment.

Median debt varies significantly by major at Southern Connecticut State University. For example, Computer and Information Sciences graduates have median debt of $29K. Review the ROI by Major table above for a full breakdown.

The top-earning major is Computer and Information Sciences with median year-5 earnings of $147K. We rank each major by its debt-to-earnings ROI score to help you compare options.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, NCES IPEDS
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ROI scores are calculated by comparing median debt at graduation to median earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, weighted by graduation rate. Grades range from A (strong return) to F (poor return).