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2023 Most Popular Online Nursing Schools in Connecticut

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

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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Online Nursing Schools in Connecticut ranking. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in Connecticut to see which online programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

Check out the online nursing programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Connecticut.

Our analysis found American Sentinel University to be the most popular school for nursing students who want to pursue an online degree in Connecticut. American Sentinel University is a small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized suburb of Aurora.

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

Full Nursing at American Sentinel University Report

#2

Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, CT

Out of the 7 schools in Connecticut that were part of this year’s ranking, Sacred Heart University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large 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

#3

Goodwin College

East Hartford, CT

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Goodwin College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Online Nursing Schools in Connecticut list. Located in the small 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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#4

University of Saint Joseph

West Hartford, CT

The excellent online programs at University of Saint Joseph helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in Connecticut. 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.

Read full report on Nursing at University of Saint Joseph

#5

Post University

Waterbury, CT

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Post University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Nursing Schools in Connecticut list. Post University is a large private for-profit school located in the medium-sized suburb of Waterbury.

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#6

Charter Oak State College

New Britain, CT

Charter Oak State College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Nursing Schools in Connecticut ranking. Charter Oak State College is a small public school located in the large suburb of New Britain.

Full Nursing at Charter Oak State College Report

Western Connecticut State University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Online Nursing Schools in Connecticut list. WestConn is a small public school located in the small city of Danbury.

On average, nursing graduates from WestConn take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

Read full report on Nursing at Western Connecticut State University

Best Nursing Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Most Popular 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 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 7 schools only.

  • 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Aleksahgabrielle.

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