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Nursing Schools in Connecticut

3,064 students earned Nursing degrees in Connecticut in the 2020-2021 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 1,555
Associate Degree 753
Master’s Degree 506
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 221
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 221
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 221
Post-Master’s Certificate 23
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 23
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 6
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 6

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: 4.4%
  • Black or African American: 10.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.1%
  • White: 66.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 6.2%
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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
70% Graduation Rate
9,313 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 2.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

350 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
9,746 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.30% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. The full-time teacher rate is 42%.

340 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
27,215 Total Students

The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at UCONN. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 77% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time.

#4

Goodwin College

East Hartford
304 Degrees in Major Awarded
6% Graduation Rate
3,312 Total Students

An average student at Goodwin will pay a net price of $18,127. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time. The average student takes 5.00 years to complete their degree at Goodwin.

#5

Fairfield University

Fairfield
242 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
5,513 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $66,244 a year. This private school has an average net price of $36,633.

179 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
4,155 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 31%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 7.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#7

University of Saint Joseph

West Hartford
143 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
2,305 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,568 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at USJ.

#8

Yale University

New Haven
131 Degrees in Major Awarded
97% Graduation Rate
12,060 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $72,046 a year. The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

120 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,715 Total Students

29% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. In their early career, Capital Community College grads earn an average salary of $30,488.

117 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,083 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,162. The 6.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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
Nursing Instructors and Professors 16% $94,000
Medical and Health Services Managers 15% $109,600
Nurse Anesthetists 11% $181,410
Nurse Midwives 10% $111,160
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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