by our College Data Analytics TeamWant the scoop on Central Connecticut State University Graduate School? We’ve put together a comprehensive report on the school that covers what degree programs CCSU offers, if the school is ranked, how diverse it is, and much more. You can jump to any section of this page using the following list.
College Factual produces its Best Quality Schools rankings on a yearly basis to recognize those graduate schools that provide an excellent educational experience and are dedicated to helping their students succeed.Factors that go into these rankings include how much money students make after graduation, the number of FTE students per instructor, and how much debt students take on to attend the school.
In College Factual’s 2026 ranking of the Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S., Central Connecticut State University landed the #502 spot out of the 4,630 schools analyzed for this list.CCSU also ranked #10 for Best Master’s Degree Schools in Connecticut.
Of the 4,630 institutions of higher learning that were examined in the 2026 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking, CCSU came in at #502.For the Best Doctorate Degree Schools in Connecticut, CCSU came in at #10.
### Best Graduate Certificate Schools RankingIn College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Certificate Schools in the United States ranking, CCSU took the #502 spot out of 4,630 schools. CCSU also ranked #10 for Best Graduate Certificate Schools in Connecticut.
In College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, CCSU took the #502 spot out of 4,630 schools. In addition, CCSU took the #10 spot for Best Graduate Schools in Connecticut.
For the last year in which we have data, 1,827 graduate students decided that Central Connecticut State University was the best place for them.In order to come up with a feel for how diverse the school is, College Factual analyzed the demographics of these students.Here is what we found.
The total graduate student population at CCSU is made up of 62.3% women and 37.7% men. Note that these percentages may differ for certain degree programs.
Racial-ethnic minorities* make up 33.0% of the graduate student population at CCSU.CCSU is popular with people from outside the United States, too. International students make up 2.2% of the graduate student population.The chart below shows the breakdown of graduate student demographics at the school. You can click on it for a more detailed view.
The average tuition and fees for full-time graduate students is not available due to a lack of data.
The typical graduate student at CCSU who borrowed carries a median debt of $24,316.
The average early-career salary for master’s degree recipients from CCSU is $94,502.
The average early-career salary for post-master’s certificate recipients from CCSU is $101,807.
Yearly salaries vary depending on the field of study, but the table below shows the highest-earning graduate fields of study at CCSU based on the early-career earnings of recent graduates.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Nursing | $207,278 |
| Accounting | $120,945 |
| Educational Administration | $94,377 |
| Business Administration & Management | $91,385 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | $67,036 |
| Special Education | $63,062 |
| Mathematics | $61,004 |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | $60,601 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $60,335 |
| Instructional Media Design | $57,335 |
Central Connecticut State University is a public institution located in New Britain, Connecticut.CCSU is located in a safe and convenient suburb. Get more details about the location of Central Connecticut State University.
Contact details for CCSU are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 1615 Stanley St, New Britain, CT 06050 |
| Phone: | 860-832-2278 |
| Website: | www.ccsu.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/CentralConnecticutStateUniversity |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/CCSU |
Around 37.3% of CCSU graduate students took at least one course online.Roughly 14.4% of all grad students took courses exclusively online.
Only the degree programs in which master’s degrees were awarded are listed here.
| Masters Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting | 101 | $120,945 |
| Allied Health Professions | 2 | — |
| Biochemistry & Biophysics | 11 | — |
| Computational Science | 4 | — |
| Computer Engineering | 4 | — |
| Computer Information Systems | 10 | — |
| Construction Management | 11 | — |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 15 | — |
| Design & Applied Arts | 5 | — |
| Educational Administration | 15 | $72,552 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | 4 | — |
| General Biology | 5 | — |
| General Education | 2 | — |
| General English Literature | 8 | — |
| General Psychology | 10 | — |
| Geography & Cartography | 4 | — |
| History | 11 | — |
| Instructional Media Design | 18 | — |
| International Studies | 3 | — |
| Linguistics & Literature | 14 | — |
| Management Sciences & Methods | 6 | — |
| Mathematics | 6 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1 | — |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 17 | $55,602 |
| Nursing | 6 | $207,278 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 8 | — |
| Special Education | 20 | $63,062 |
| Student Counseling | 33 | — |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 35 | $67,036 |
| Teaching English or French | 7 | — |
Just like the master’s programs above, the doctorate programs shown here are only those in which doctorate degrees were awarded.
| Doctorate Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 11 | — |
| Nursing | 26 | — |
The programs below are those in which the school awarded a graduate certificate.
| Graduate Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 7 | — |
| Computational Science | 7 | — |
| Construction Management | 2 | — |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 4 | — |
| Data Analytics. | 13 | — |
| Finance & Financial Management | 2 | — |
| Mathematics | 1 | — |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 1 | — |
| Quality Control Technology | 3 | — |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 3 | — |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 9 | — |
| Teaching English or French | 4 | — |
Only the programs in which a post-masters certificate was awarded are shown here.
| Post-Masters Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 8 | — |
| Educational Administration | 128 | $101,807 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 11 | — |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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