by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how Western Connecticut State University Graduate School ranks, how diverse it is, what graduate degree programs are offered, and other essential facts below. Click on any of the following links to jump to that section on this page.
College Factual began publishing its yearly rankings to help students identify graduate schools that put a high emphasis on educational quality as well as helping students succeed.These rankings are based on components such as post-graduation earnings of students, accumulated student debt of graduates, how much in demand the school is, and faculty and student diversity.
Out of a field of 4,630 colleges and universities considered in the 2026 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking, Western Connecticut State University landed the #823 spot.Western, WCSU also ranked #15 for Best Master’s Degree Schools in Connecticut.
### Best Graduate Schools RankingWestern, WCSU ranked #823 in College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, out of 4,630 schools. Western, WCSU also ranked #15 for Best Graduate Schools in Connecticut.
Around 602 graduate students chose to attend Western Connecticut State University during the most recent year for which we have data.College Factual looked at the demographics of these students to determine how diverse the population is.Here is what we found.
Women make up 71.3% of the total graduate student body at Western, WCSU while men make up 28.7%. These percentages may be different for specific degree programs.
About 28.4% of the graduate students who attend Western, WCSU are from a racial-ethnic minority group*.Western, WCSU is popular with people from outside the United States, too. International students make up 1.2% of the graduate student population.For more details on graduate school diversity at the school, check out the chart below. If you click on it, you’ll be taken to a page with more details.
Data on the average tuition and fees for full-time graduate students at the school is not available.
The typical graduate student at Western, WCSU who borrowed carries a median debt of $25,315.
Graduate students who earn their master’s degree at Western, WCSU enter the workforce with an average early-career salary of $68,821.
Early-career pay varies by field of study. The following table shows the graduate fields of study at Western, WCSU with the highest average early-career salaries for recent graduates.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Education, General. | $69,764 |
| Student Counseling | $67,920 |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | $56,174 |
Western Connecticut State University is a public institution situated in Danbury, Connecticut.The city atmosphere of Danbury makes it a great place for students who enjoy having lots of educational and entertainment options. Get more details about the location of Western Connecticut State University.
Contact details for Western, WCSU are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 181 White Street, Danbury, CT 06810-6826 |
| Phone: | 203-837-8200 |
| Website: | www.wcsu.edu |
| Facebook: | www.wcsu.edu/facebook/ |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/westconn |
Around 74.3% of Western, WCSU graduate students took at least one course online.Approximately 56.6% of grad students took all their classes online during that same time period.
Only the degree programs in which master’s degrees were awarded are listed here.
| Masters Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business & Commerce | 25 | — |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 48 | — |
| Ecology & Systematics Biology | 7 | — |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 6 | — |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 7 | — |
| Mathematics | 1 | — |
| Nursing | 18 | — |
| Special Education | 1 | — |
| Student Counseling | 28 | $67,920 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 4 | — |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 3 | — |
| Writing Studies | 5 | — |
Listed here are the programs in which Western Connecticut State University awarded a professional degree.
| Professional Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 5 | — |
| Educational Administration | 4 | — |
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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