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Nursing in Connecticut

Nursing Schools in Connecticut

3,913 students earned Nursing degrees in Connecticut in the 2022-2023 year.

A Nursing major is the 2nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Connecticut

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,086
Master’s Degree 758
Associate Degree 737
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 206
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 206
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 206
Post-Master’s Certificate 121
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 121
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 5
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 5

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.5%
  • Black or African American: 12.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.1%
  • White: 63.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Connecticut

40,530 people in the state and 3,609,760 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nursing.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Connecticut

Nursing grads earn an average of $111,340 in the state and $106,910 nationwide.

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

499 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
9,313 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 33% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $44,554. It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 66%. This public school has an average net price of $23,512. The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at UCONN.

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Goodwin College

East Hartford
304 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
3,312 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 95% of students get financical aid. An average student at Goodwin will pay a net price of $23,983.

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Fairfield University

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

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $45,701. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.27 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 32% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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University of Saint Joseph

West Hartford
143 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
2,305 Total Students

8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 95%.

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Yale University

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

An average student at Yale will pay a net price of $18,535. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time.

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120 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,715 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,604. The full-time teacher rate is 30%. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid.

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Nursing Careers in CT

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 29% $115,370
Medical and Health Services Managers 15% $109,600
Nurse Anesthetists 11% $181,410
Registered Nurses 9% $79,920

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

Major Annual Graduates in CT
Allied Health Professions 884
Other Health Professions 611
Rehabilitation Professions 391
Allied Health Services 390
Public Health 366
Medicine 293
Mental & Social Health Services 288
Health/Medical Admin Services 262

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