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Registered Nursing in Connecticut

Registered Nursing Schools in Connecticut

In 2022-2023, 2,716 students earned their Registered Nursing degrees in CT.

In terms of popularity, Registered Nursing is the 2nd most popular major in the state out of a total 582 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in Connecticut

Registered Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,679
Associate Degree 737
Master’s Degree 179
Post-Master’s Certificate 90
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 90
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 26
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 5
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 5

Gender Distribution

In Connecticut, a registered nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of registered nursing majors in Connecticut is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.2%
  • Black or African American: 10.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.0%
  • White: 63.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 6.2%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in Connecticut

There are 32,030 people in the state and 3,007,670 people in the nation working in registered nursing jobs.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in Connecticut

Registered Nursing grads earn an average of $81,220 in the state and $75,510 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Connecticut that offer registered nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

330 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
9,313 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 33% of the teachers are full time.

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Goodwin College

East Hartford
292 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
3,312 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 5.00 years.

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253 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
27,215 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time.

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246 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
9,746 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 36%. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $39,682.

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Fairfield University

Fairfield
194 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
5,513 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

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179 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
4,155 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $26,331. It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate. 32% of the teachers are full time.

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#7

University of Saint Joseph

West Hartford
135 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
2,305 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,127. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time.

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Yale University

New Haven
131 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
12,060 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. This private institution charges an average net price of $18,535.

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120 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,715 Total Students

93% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,604.

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Registered Nursing Careers in CT

Some of the careers registered nursing majors go into include:

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 16% $94,000
Registered Nurses 9% $79,920

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to registered nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in CT
Nursing Administration 173
Nursing Science 115
Nursing Practice 85
Nurse Anesthetist 58
Family Practice Nursing 50
Mental Health Nursing 14
Nursing Research & Other 5
Adult Health Nursing 4

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