Eastern Connecticut State University

What are the graduation rates for students at Eastern Connecticut State University?

IPEDS reporting for Eastern lists a four-year graduation rate of 46% and a six-year rate of 57%. These measures follow defined entering groups of first-time, full-time students; they do not describe the eventual outcomes of every student who attends Eastern, particularly transfers or students who begin part time.

A separately reported overall graduation measure is 58%, while first-year retention is 84%. Retention tracks whether students return after their first year, not whether they ultimately earn a degree. Differences between graduation measures can reflect the cohorts and definitions used. For a prospective student, the gap between the four- and six-year rates illustrates why it is worth mapping required courses and checking whether a major, internship, or transfer-credit decision could extend time to completion.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Eastern Connecticut State University?

Field-of-study earnings figures show substantial differences among Eastern programs, but they are not salary promises. College Scorecard figures reported for one year after completion include $60,288 for computer and information sciences and $48,596 for accounting. Reported figures for communication and media studies and psychology are lower, at $30,552 and $30,140, respectively.

These are program-level earnings measures for the federally aided graduates represented in the Scorecard's matched records, rather than an average for everyone who has ever studied the subject at Eastern. The one-year timing matters: early-career pay may change with experience, additional degrees, occupation, and location. The figures also do not account for hours worked, student debt, or personal career preferences. Applicants should compare the definition, cohort size, and reporting period of any earnings measure before using it to compare majors.