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Best Nursing Doctor's Degree Schools in Connecticut

2023 Best Nursing Doctor's Degree Schools in Connecticut

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$115,233 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Nursing Doctor's Degree School for You

Nursing is one of the most popular subjects to study in Connecticut. With 3,058 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 2nd out of all the majors we track in the state.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Nursing Doctor's Degree Schools in Connecticut to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 8 schools in Connecticut to see which ones offered the best doctor's degree programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Connecticut

The following schools top our list of the Best Nursing Doctor's Degree Colleges.

Top Connecticut Schools for a Doctorate in Nursing

#1

Yale University

New Haven, CT

Our analysis found Yale University to be the best school for nursing students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in Connecticut. Located in the midsize city of New Haven, Yale is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.

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#2

Fairfield University

Fairfield, CT

The excellent doctor’s degree programs at Fairfield University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in Connecticut. Located in the suburb of Fairfield, Fairfield U is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

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#3

Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, CT

The excellent doctor’s degree programs at Sacred Heart University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in Connecticut. Located in the large suburb of Fairfield, Sacred Heart is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

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#4

Quinnipiac University

Hamden, CT

Out of the 8 schools in Connecticut that were part of this year’s ranking, Quinnipiac University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Quinnipiac is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Hamden.

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Out of the 8 schools in Connecticut that were part of this year’s ranking, Central Connecticut State University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of New Britain, CCSU is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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Western Connecticut State University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Connecticut list. WestConn is a small public school located in the small city of Danbury.

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American Sentinel University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best doctor’s degree nursing programs. American Sentinel University is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Aurora.

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With a ranking of #8, University of Connecticut did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Storrs, UCONN is a public college with a very large student population.

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Best Nursing Colleges in the New England Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Massachusetts 6,626
New Hampshire 2,129
Maine 1,262
Rhode Island 1,091
Vermont 390

Nursing is one of 30 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Health & Medical Administrative Services 89,359
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 84,492
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 84,274
Allied Health Professions 82,308
Public Health 40,596

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 8 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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