2023 Most Popular Nursing Doctor's Degree Schools in Connecticut
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.
The Most Popular Nursing Doctor'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 9 schools in Connecticut to see which ones were the most popular doctor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Nursing program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Connecticut
Check out the nursing doctor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Connecticut.
Most Popular Connecticut Schools for a Doctorate in Nursing
Our 2023 rankings named Quinnipiac University the most popular school in Connecticut for nursing students working on their doctor’s degree. Quinnipiac is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Hamden.
Women make up 68% of the nursing majors at the school.
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Out of the 9 schools in Connecticut that were part of this year’s ranking, Fairfield University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Fairfield, Fairfield U is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
About 84% of the students majoring in nursing at the school are women while 16% are male.
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The in-demand doctor’s degree programs at American Sentinel University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular nursing schools in Connecticut. American Sentinel University is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Aurora.
Women make up 85% of the nursing majors at the school.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Sacred Heart University is a great place for nursing students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Fairfield, Sacred Heart is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
Women make up 97% of the nursing majors at the school.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Central Connecticut State University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Connecticut list. Located in the large suburb of New Britain, CCSU is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Women make up 52% of the nursing majors at the school.
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Yale University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the city of New Haven, Yale is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
About 84% of the students majoring in nursing at the school are women while 16% are male.
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University of Connecticut ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Connecticut list. Located in the suburb of Storrs, UCONN is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 78% of the students majoring in nursing at the school are women while 22% are male.
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Western Connecticut State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. WestConn is a small public school located in the small city of Danbury.
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University of Saint Joseph landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular doctor’s degree nursing programs. USJ is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of West Hartford.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 6,626 |
| New Hampshire | 2,129 |
| Maine | 1,262 |
| Rhode Island | 1,091 |
| Vermont | 390 |
Majors Related to Nursing
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 9 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).
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