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2023 Best Nursing Schools in Connecticut

20 Colleges
$87,747 Avg Salary
$26,131 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Nursing 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 Schools in Connecticut ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 20 schools in Connecticut to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Nursing Schools in Connecticut

Check out the nursing programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best Nursing Schools

Our 2023 rankings named American Sentinel University the best school in Connecticut for nursing students. American Sentinel University is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Aurora.

While working on their degree, nursing majors at American Sentinel University accumulate an average of around $24,075 in student debt.

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#2

Yale University

New Haven, CT

Out of the 20 schools in Connecticut that were part of this year’s ranking, Yale University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of New Haven, Yale is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

Full Nursing at Yale University Report

#3

Fairfield University

Fairfield, CT

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Fairfield University is a great place for nursing students. Located in the suburb of Fairfield, Fairfield U is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

Nursing majors at Fairfield U take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $488.

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#4

Quinnipiac University

Hamden, CT

The excellent programs at Quinnipiac University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in Connecticut. Quinnipiac is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Hamden.

On average, nursing graduates from Quinnipiac take out $26,900 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $774.

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#5

Gateway Community College

New Haven, CT

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Gateway Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Nursing Schools in Connecticut list. Gateway Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of New Haven.

The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Gateway Community College take out is $13,330.

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#6

Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, CT

Sacred Heart University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Schools in Connecticut ranking. Located in the suburb of Fairfield, Sacred Heart is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Sacred Heart take out is $30,214. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $805, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Nursing at Sacred Heart University Report

#7

Goodwin College

East Hartford, CT

Goodwin College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best nursing programs. Located in the city of East Hartford, Goodwin is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

On average, nursing graduates from Goodwin take out $51,086 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $191.

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#8

Charter Oak State College

New Britain, CT

Charter Oak State College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Nursing Schools in Connecticut list. Charter Oak State College is a small public school located in the large suburb of New Britain.

Read full report on Nursing at Charter Oak State College

Capital Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for nursing students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Hartford, Capital Community College is a public college with a small student population.

On average, nursing graduates from Capital Community College take out $16,847 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#10

University of Saint Joseph

West Hartford, CT

With a ranking of #10, University of Saint Joseph did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students. USJ is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of West Hartford.

The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at USJ take out is $31,000. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $459.

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Best Nursing Colleges in the New England Region

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

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 20 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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