2023 Best Nursing Master's Degree Schools in Connecticut
Finding the Best Nursing Master'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.
The Best Nursing Master's Degree Schools in Connecticut ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 11 schools in Connecticut to see which ones offered the best master'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 Master’s Degree Schools in Connecticut
The following schools top our list of the Best Nursing Master's Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Best Nursing Master's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Yale University the best school in Connecticut for nursing students working on their master’s degree. 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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The excellent master’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 large suburb of Fairfield, Fairfield U is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Quinnipiac University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Connecticut list. Quinnipiac is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Hamden.
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Out of the 11 schools in Connecticut that were part of this year’s ranking, American Sentinel University landed the # 4 spot on the list. American Sentinel University is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Aurora.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Sacred Heart University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Connecticut list. 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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Central Connecticut State University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree nursing programs. Located in the large suburb of New Britain, CCSU is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
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University of Connecticut ranked #7 on this year’s Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Connecticut list. Located in the suburb of Storrs, UCONN is a public school with a very large student population.
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University of Saint Joseph did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. USJ is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of West Hartford.
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University of Hartford came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Connecticut ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of West Hartford, UHart is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.
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Goodwin College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Connecticut ranking. Located in the city of East Hartford, Goodwin is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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Explore all the Best Nursing Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 6,626 |
| New Hampshire | 2,129 |
| Maine | 1,262 |
| Rhode Island | 1,091 |
| Vermont | 390 |
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Nursing Related Rankings by Major
Nursing is one of 30 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related to Nursing
| 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 11 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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