2027 Best Value General Education Schools in Connecticut
[General Education](/majors/education/general-education/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 7 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for general education students.
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2027 Best Value General Education Schools in Connecticut
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the general education degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value General Education Schools
Capital Community College earned the #1 spot for value among general education schools in Connecticut. Capital Community College is a very large public school located in the city of New Britain. Students from in state pay about $5,338 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $15,596. Students borrow a median of $12,059 to complete the general education program here. Soon after graduation, general education degree recipients from Capital Community College generally make around $43,086. That is a strong return on a $12,059 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in general education will find it at University Of Connecticut, which ranked #2. University Of Connecticut is a very large public school located in the town of Storrs. In-state tuition and fees average $21,044, with out-of-state students paying around $43,712. Students borrow a median of $23,637 to complete the general education program here. Soon after graduation, general education degree recipients from University Of Connecticut generally make around $58,784. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Connecticut admits about 52% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Southern Connecticut State University earned it the #3 place for general education. Set in the city of New Haven, Southern Connecticut State University is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $13,442 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $16,942. General Education graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general education degree recipients from Southern Connecticut State University generally make around $46,068. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. Southern Connecticut State University admits about 92% of applicants.
A rank of #4 makes Post University one of the best values for general education. Set in the city of Waterbury, Post University is a very large private for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $15,922 in tuition and fees. General Education graduates carry a median of $35,364 in student loans. General Education graduates of Post University earn a median of $58,543 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Students looking for strong value in general education will find it at University Of Bridgeport, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Bridgeport, University Of Bridgeport is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $35,760 in tuition and fees. General Education graduates carry a median of $28,601 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general education degree recipients from University Of Bridgeport generally make around $56,368. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 83% of applicants are accepted.
Goodwin College landed the #6 spot for general education value this year. Located in the city of East Hartford, Goodwin College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $21,188. General Education graduates carry a median of $35,611 in student loans. General Education graduates of Goodwin College earn a median of $52,724 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Sacred Heart University earned the #7 position for value in general education this year. Set in the suburb of Fairfield, Sacred Heart University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $50,404. Students borrow a median of $25,831 to complete the general education program here. Soon after graduation, general education degree recipients from Sacred Heart University generally make around $52,356. That is a strong return on a $25,831 median debt. The acceptance rate is 65%.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 7 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 ranked 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 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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