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University of New Haven
West Haven, Connecticut · Private non-profit university · Training programs available:
Address: 300 Boston Post Road, West Haven, CT 06516 · Phone: (203) 932-7000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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University of New Haven is a private non-profit trade and career school in West Haven, CT, offering dental hygiene programs, accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, graduates of University of New Haven carry a median debt of $27,000 and earn a median of $60,126 ten years after entry; completion rate versus the state average is not reported.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for University of New Haven; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including Pell Grants, can be used here, and about 32.4% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental hygienists | $87,190 | $100,690 | $103,380 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Connecticut (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 36 | not reported | not reported | $20,500 |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
University of New Haven is a private non-profit institution in West Haven, Connecticut, accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education among several program-specific accreditors. It participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), meaning eligible students can use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants, to help pay for enrollment. Within its trade and career-focused offerings, the campus is most associated with dental hygiene programs, which produced 36 completers, out of an overall undergraduate enrollment of 4,841 students.
Federal data reports some but not all outcome figures for this campus. The completion rate compared to the state average is not reported, though the state average completion rate for comparable institutions is 71.5%. Graduates carry a median debt of $27,000, and the median earnings 10 years after entry is $60,126. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 32.4% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a portion of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.
This campus, situated in a large suburb, may suit students seeking a focused dental hygiene program within a broader university setting. Whether this fits an adult career-changer depends on program length and format details not included in this data, so prospective students should contact the school directly. To verify accreditation and outcomes independently, consult the New England Commission of Higher Education or the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
University of New Haven's federal data lists dental hygiene programs as its primary trade offering, with 36 completers reported.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited, including by the New England Commission of Higher Education, along with several program-specific accreditors such as the Commission on Dental Accreditation.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so eligible students can use FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate for this campus compared to the state average is not reported in federal data; the state average completion rate is 71.5%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $27,000, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
The median earnings of graduates 10 years after entry is $60,126, per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
University of New Haven is a private non-profit school, which can affect tuition structure, institutional mission, and eligibility for certain aid programs compared to for-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the available federal data; contact the school to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the New England Commission of Higher Education and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?129941.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not report program length or schedule format, so fit for adult career-changers cannot be determined from this listing; contact the school for details.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements after completing the dental hygiene program are not reported in this data; contact the school or a relevant licensing board for details.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach University of New Haven at (203) 932-7000 or through its website at https://www.newhaven.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on other nearby schools offering dental hygiene programs is not included in this listing; consult the College Scorecard to compare institutions.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.