by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 10 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Education Master's Degree Schools in Connecticut ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,554 master's degrees in education to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of education for getting your master's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality education program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a master's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To take this into account we include a college's overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking which itself looks at a collection of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for education students working on their master's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Education Master's Degree Schools in Connecticut list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for education students seeking a a master's degree.
Any student who is interested in a master's degree in education needs to look into University of Connecticut. UCONN is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Storrs.More information about a master’s in education from University of Connecticut
Fairfield University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in education. Located in the large suburb of Fairfield, Fairfield U is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in education from Fairfield University
Central Connecticut State University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in education. CCSU is a medium-sized public university located in the suburb of New Britain.More information about a master’s in education from Central Connecticut State University
It is difficult to beat Eastern Connecticut State University if you want to pursue a master's degree in education. Located in the town of Willimantic, ECSU is a public university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in education from Eastern Connecticut State University
Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in education has to look into University of Saint Joseph. Located in the large suburb of West Hartford, USJ is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in education from University of Saint Joseph
Quinnipiac is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Hamden.More information about a master’s in education from Quinnipiac University
Located in the suburb of Fairfield, Sacred Heart is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in education from Sacred Heart University
Located in the medium-sized city of West Hartford, UHart is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in education from University of Hartford
Located in the medium-sized city of New Haven, SCSU is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in education from Southern Connecticut State University
UBridgeport is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Bridgeport.More information about a master’s in education from University of Bridgeport
Explore all the Best Education Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 34 | 5,741 |
| Rhode Island | 32 | 381 |
| New Hampshire | 27 | 842 |
| Maine | 27 | 480 |
| Vermont | 25 | 287 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 329 |
| General Education | 305 |
| Special Education | 280 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 195 |
| Student Counseling | 159 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 108 |
| Instructional Media Design | 59 |
| Teaching English or French | 55 |
| Educational Administration | 44 |
| Multilingual Education | 8 |
