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Engineering in Connecticut

Engineering Schools in Connecticut

2,195 students earned Engineering degrees in Connecticut in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Engineering is the 8th most popular major in the state out of a total 35 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Engineering Majors in Connecticut

Engineering majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,272
Master’s Degree 693
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 130
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 130
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 130
Associate Degree 80
Post-Master’s Certificate 14
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 14
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 6

Gender Distribution

In Connecticut, a engineering major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of engineering majors in Connecticut is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.7%
  • Black or African American: 4.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.5%
  • White: 46.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 26.8%
  • Other Races: 5.2%
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Jobs for Engineering Grads in Connecticut

In this state, there are 49,800 people employed in jobs related to an engineering degree, compared to 3,969,720 nationwide.

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Wages for Engineering Jobs in Connecticut

A typical salary for a engineering grad in the state is $100,280, compared to a typical salary of $101,600 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Connecticut that offer engineering degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

1,008 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
27,215 Total Students

66% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $23,512.

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251 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
6,961 Total Students

The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at University of New Haven. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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#3

Yale University

New Haven
200 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
12,060 Total Students

6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private school has an average net price of $18,535. 59% of students get financical aid.

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University of Hartford

West Hartford
158 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
6,493 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $30,886. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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124 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
1,056 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1. It takes the average student 4.00 years to graduate. 93% of the teachers are full time.

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Fairfield University

Fairfield
75 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
5,513 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 96% of students get financical aid.

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74 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
4,155 Total Students

The average student takes 4.27 years to complete their degree at UBridgeport. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $26,331.

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66 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
10,652 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,210. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. 48% of the teachers are full time.

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63 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
9,746 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 36% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Quinnipiac.

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24 Degrees in Major Awarded
115 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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Engineering Careers in CT

Some of the careers engineering majors go into include:

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Materials Engineers 20% $95,370
Architectural and Engineering Managers 16% $140,460
Biomedical Engineers 12% $101,920
Electrical Engineers 10% $94,960
Nuclear Engineers 3% $112,010

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to engineering.

Major Annual Graduates in CT
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 2,255
Mathematics & Statistics 991
Physical Sciences 627
Natural Resources & Conservation 388
Engineering Technologies 316
Agriculture 248
Architecture/Urban Planning 126
Science Technologies 14

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