Western Connecticut State University Rankings by Salary Score™
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Salary and Debt by Major at Western Connecticut State University
We calculated a Salary Score for each of Western Connecticut State University's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at Western Connecticut State University to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Score ™ for WCSU Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $23,150 | $50,540 | |
| Anthropology | Not Reported | $32,570 | |
| Biology, General | $24,250 | $32,390 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | $24,760 | $34,380 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Not Reported | $60,060 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $26,000 | $34,910 | |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $25,000 | $26,220 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | Not Reported | $32,570 | |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $21,500 | $46,480 | |
| History | $26,000 | $33,990 | |
| Leisure and Recreational Activities | $21,500 | $27,640 | |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $21,000 | $53,360 | |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $22,410 | $47,000 | |
| Marketing | $23,250 | $43,520 | |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $25,750 | $26,060 | |
| Music | $27,000 | $18,770 | |
| Political Science and Government | Not Reported | $38,290 | |
| Psychology, General | $24,000 | $32,930 | |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $25,000 | $28,240 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $26,250 | $74,370 | |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $25,000 | $25,190 | |
| Social Work | $25,000 | $32,930 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Not Reported | $34,700 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $26,690 | $45,700 |
Salary Score ™ for WCSU Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Not Reported | $69,340 | |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $25,600 | $55,960 | |
| Education, General | Not Reported | $59,120 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Not Reported | $113,160 | |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $41,000 | $50,440 |
Most Recent Reviews
A three professor department that in my opinion needs to have more respect and responsibility to students and better-educated faculty who are capable of upholding better academic standards. If you are a member of a diverse group, you would probably be much happier elsewhere.
This was the worst university I had ever been to in my life, and I cannot believe some of the professors that are allowed to teach there. I had to take one class online which was Psychological Statistics because the professor claims that she had covid for the past year an was unable to teach in person. She would post a YouTube video and then give us a quiz. Each time I reached out for help, it was to no avail. I had one professor in particular who was extremely unprofessional and for one assignment wanted... Read More