Central Connecticut State University
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How strong are the academics at Central Connecticut State University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

14:1
Student to faculty ratio
23
Average class size
25%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Central Connecticut has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 14:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
189
10-19
453
20-29
452
30-39
309
40-49
41
50-99
31
100+
2

Honors Programs

Central Connecticut State University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Central Connecticut's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Central Connecticut State University:

77%
First-year retention rate
25%
4-year grad rate
48%
6-year grad rate

The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $50,000. This is higher than the national average of $48,300.

$50,000
$48,300 (National Average)

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Central Connecticut State University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Psychology, General
Criminology
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Finance, General
Accounting
66
78
90
102
114
126

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 51
  • Molecular Biology 14
  • Biochemistry 3
Business
  • Finance, General 78
  • Accounting 76
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 65
  • Business Administration and Management, General 62
  • Construction Management, General 45
  • Operations Management and Supervision 11
  • Hospitality Administration/Management, General 8
  • Finance, General 6
  • Accounting 5
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 5
  • Business Administration and Management, General 3
  • Business/Commerce, General 0
Communication
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 43
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 43
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 26
  • Journalism 9
  • Journalism 1
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 82
  • Information Science/Studies 31
  • Network and System Administration/Administrator 19
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 14
  • Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design 3
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 2
  • Information Science/Studies 2
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 45
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 21
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 18
  • Art Teacher Education 7
  • Music Teacher Education 5
  • Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education 4
  • Drama and Dance Teacher Education 0
  • Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching 0
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 0
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 27
  • Civil Engineering, General 16
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 0
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 21
  • Industrial Technology/Technician 13
  • Robotics Technology/Technician 10
  • Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician 6
  • Computer Engineering Technology/Technician 4
  • Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 3
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 29
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 7
  • Spanish Language and Literature 2
  • Italian Language and Literature 0
  • French Language and Literature 0
  • German Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 68
  • Athletic Training/Trainer 0
History
  • History, General 35
  • History, General 1
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • General Studies 60
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 20
  • Mathematics, General 1
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • International/Globalization Studies 3
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 2
  • Business Analytics 0
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 41
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 1
  • Philosophy 0
Physical Sciences
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 8
  • Physics, General 8
  • Chemistry, General 8
  • Chemistry, General 1
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 126
  • Psychology, General 3
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 37
Social Sciences
  • Criminology 83
  • Sociology, General 29
  • Political Science and Government, General 24
  • Economics, General 20
  • Geography 9
  • Anthropology, General 4
  • Economics, General 2
  • Sociology, General 2
  • Geography 1
  • Criminology 1
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Design and Visual Communications, General 40
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 8
  • Art/Art Studies, General 5
  • Music, General 2
  • Art/Art Studies, General 1
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