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Bridgeport, CT

About University of Bridgeport

Providing more than just undergraduate and graduate degrees, the University of Bridgeport (UB) prepares students for leadership and life in an increasingly interconnected world. The 4-year private, not-for-profit university promotes such values as:

  • Academic excellence
  • Personal responsibility
  • Commitment to service

Offering in-demand programs and majors to prepare students for careers of the future, UB specializes in distinctive curricula in a culturally diverse learning environment. Students can learn either on-campus or online for many degrees.

Built on a former P.T. Barnum (of circus fame) estate, the university embraces the tradition of spectacular acts with degrees not offered in many other schools on the East Coast. Students can delve into naturopathy, Chinese medicine, medical laboratory sciences, and chiropractic studies at UB.

With a nearly 100-year history, the university prides itself on a reputation for diversity in both students and faculty. Recently, UB organized 13 divisions within the school into three rings, err, colleges:

  • The College of Arts & Sciences
  • The College of Business, Education, & Engineering
  • The College of Health Sciences

Such consolidation encourages interdisciplinary collaboration as well as streamlined administrative channels. With over 125 career-oriented programs, learners far and wide can gain the professional development they seek.

Accreditation & Licensing

University of Bridgeport is accredited by:

New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)

Type:

4-year, Private not-for-profit

Highest Level Offered:

Doctor's degree

Religious Affiliation:

Not applicable

Enrollment:

Undergraduate: 2,338 ; Graduate: 3,265

Percent of Fully Online Students:

Undergraduate: 20% ; Graduate: 31%

Graduation Rate:

41%

Transfer Rate:

36%

Median Earnings, 10-Years After Degree Completion:

$50,323

Median Debt After Graduation (4-Year Degree):

$25,750

Average Undergraduates Receiving Aid:

85%

Per Undergraduate Average Aid Award:

$23,988

Yellow Ribbon Program:

Yes

Geographic and Educational Overview

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University of Bridgeport is located in Connecticut

Connecticut at a Glance:

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Hartford
3,565,287
5,543 sq mi
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25
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$15,000.00

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Top Incentives in Connecticut:

Top Career Pathways in Connecticut:

Insurance
  • Entry Level: Insurance Analyst ($65,000)
  • Mid Level: Risk Manager ($110,000)
  • Senior Level: Insurance Director ($160,000+)
  • Required Education: BS Finance or Business
  • Certifications: CPCU, ARM
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Online Programs offered by University of Bridgeport

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Business

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Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies / Human Resource Administration
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Master of Business Administration / Analytics Intelligence
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Master of Business Administration / Human Resources
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Master of Business Administration / Management
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Master of Science in Analytics

Computer Science & IT

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Master of Science in Computer Science

Education

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Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership / International Education
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Master of Education in Student Affairs Administration & Leadership
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Master of Education in Teacher Leadership

Healthcare

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Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene
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Doctor of Health Sciences
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Master of Business Administration / Healthcare Management
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Master of Public Health
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Master of Science in Dental Hygiene
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Master of Science in Human Nutrition

Psychology & Human Services

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Bachelor of Science in General Studies / Social Science
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Bachelor of Science in Psychology

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