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2023 Most Popular Online Schools in Connecticut

14 Schools Ranked
$47,399 Average Earnings
$21,440 Avg Student Debt

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Online Schools in Connecticut ranking. Our analysis looked at 14 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.

Learn more about these popular schools with online programs:

#1

Post University

Waterbury, Connecticut
2,210 Total Awards
$45,761 Average Earnings
$34,644 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named Post University the most popular school in Connecticut for students working on their degree. Located in Waterbury, Connecticut, the fairly large private for-profit school handed out 2,210 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $34,644 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Post University graduates make an average of $45,761 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.

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#2

American Sentinel University

Aurora, Connecticut
1,052 Total Awards
$89,894 Average Earnings
$26,198 Avg Student Debt

The programs at American Sentinel University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular schools in Connecticut. American Sentinel University is a small private for-profit school located in Aurora, Connecticut that handed out 1,052 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $26,198 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, American Sentinel University graduates make an average of $89,894 annually. Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.

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#3

Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, Connecticut
2,730 Total Awards
$51,043 Average Earnings
$24,848 Avg Student Debt

The programs at Sacred Heart University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular schools in Connecticut. Located in Fairfield, Connecticut, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 2,730 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,848 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $657 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Sacred Heart, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $51,043 during the early years of their career. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.

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#4

Charter Oak State College

New Britain, Connecticut
639 Total Awards
$51,252 Average Earnings
$27,866 Avg Student Debt

The programs at Charter Oak State College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular schools in Connecticut. Located in New Britain, Connecticut, the small public school awarded 639 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,866 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Charter Oak State College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $51,252 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.

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#5

University of Saint Joseph

West Hartford, Connecticut
839 Total Awards
$68,662 Average Earnings
$27,243 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Saint Joseph is a great place for students. Located in West Hartford, Connecticut, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 839 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,243 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $459.After graduating from USJ, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $68,662 during the early years of their career. Around 86% of those degree recipients were women.

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1,087 Total Awards
$33,258 Average Earnings
$14,618 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #6, Porter and Chester Institute of Stratford did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working. Porter and Chester Institute of Stratford is a small private for-profit school located in Stratford, Connecticut that handed out 1,087 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,618 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $149. Once they receive their degree, Porter and Chester Institute graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $33,258 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 40% were women.

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#7

Goodwin College

East Hartford, Connecticut
998 Total Awards
$45,599 Average Earnings
$32,600 Avg Student Debt

Goodwin College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students. It came in at #7 on the list. Goodwin is located in East Hartford, Connecticut and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 998 degrees to qualified students.

On average, students take out $32,600 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $191 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Goodwin graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $45,599 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 77% were women.

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#8

Holy Apostles College and Seminary

Cromwell, Connecticut
186 Total Awards

Holy Apostles College and Seminary did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in Cromwell, Connecticut, the very small private not-for-profit school handed out 186 degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 36% were women.

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#9

Rensselaer at Hartford

Hartford, Connecticut
69 Total Awards
$80,471 Average Earnings

Rensselaer at Hartford did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students. It came in at #9 on the list. This very small private not-for-profit school is located in Hartford, Connecticut, and it awarded 69 degrees in 2020-2021.

Once they receive their degree, Rensselaer at Hartford graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $80,471 during the early year of their career. Around 19% of those degree recipients were women.

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#10

Central Connecticut State University

New Britain, Connecticut
2,627 Total Awards
$50,974 Average Earnings
$24,350 Avg Student Debt

Central Connecticut State University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular programs. Located in New Britain, Connecticut, the medium-sized public school handed out 2,627 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,350 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $165. Once they receive their degree, CCSU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $50,974 during the early year of their career. Around 54% of those degree recipients were women.

Full Central Connecticut State University Report

#11

Western Connecticut State University

Danbury, Connecticut
1,209 Total Awards
$39,393 Average Earnings
$24,979 Avg Student Debt

Western Connecticut State University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Schools in Connecticut ranking. WestConn is located in Danbury, Connecticut and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1,209 degrees to qualified students.

On average, students take out $24,979 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $242 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from WestConn, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $39,393 during the early years of their career. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.

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#12

Hartford Seminary

Hartford, Connecticut
32 Total Awards

Hartford Seminary ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Online Schools in Connecticut list. Hartford Seminary is located in Hartford, Connecticut and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 32 degrees to qualified students.

Around 53% of those degree recipients were women.

Full Hartford Seminary Report

#13

Fairfield University

Fairfield, Connecticut
1,517 Total Awards
$59,065 Average Earnings
$24,662 Avg Student Debt

Fairfield University ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Online Schools in Connecticut list. Fairfield, Connecticut is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out degrees to 1,517 students in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $24,662 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $598 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Fairfield U graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $59,065 during the early year of their career. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.

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#14

University of New Haven

West Haven, Connecticut
2,123 Total Awards
$45,403 Average Earnings
$24,698 Avg Student Debt

University of New Haven came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Schools in Connecticut ranking. West Haven, Connecticut is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out degrees to 2,123 students in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,698 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $582. During the early years of their career, University of New Haven graduates make an average of $45,403 annually. Around 54% of those degree recipients were women.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 14 schools only.

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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