UConn Economic Impact
Driving Connecticut’s Economy Through Education, Innovation, and Research
59,507
Jobs Supported
1 in every 30 jobs in Connecticut
$13B
Economic Output
Driving the state’s economic growth
$648M
State Tax Revenue
Supporting public services
34,000+
Students
Building future workforce
Real Impact, Real Stories
Driving Innovation
$318M research program creating breakthrough technologies.
Fueling Regional Business
Supporting 2,466 local jobs through Out-of-State enrollments and visitors.
Advancing Healthcare
UConn Health supports 34,100+ local jobs and contributes $7.60 billion to Connecticut’s economy.
With over 163,000 UConn alumni living and working in Connecticut, our graduates aren’t just educated here—they’re driving our state’s success.
For every dollar the state invests in UConn, UConn contributes $19 to the state’s GDP.
When Connecticut invests in UConn, everyone wins. Students launch amazing careers, communities see meaningful returns, and our entire state grows stronger – that’s the UConn effect.
Impact Across Connecticut
Storrs Campus
23,142 jobs supported
$4.94B economic output
UConn Health
34,131 jobs supported
$7.60B economic output
Regional Campuses
2,234 jobs supported
$459M economic support
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