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2027 Best Elementary Education Schools in Connecticut

8 Colleges in the United States
310 Elementary Education Degrees Awarded
$50,065 Avg Early-Career Salary

Elementary Education degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their elementary education programs.

College Factual analyzed 8 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best elementary education schools.

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Best Schools for Elementary Education in Connecticut

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall elementary education education in Connecticut.

Top Schools in Elementary Education

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Leading the list is University Of Connecticut, our #1 school for elementary education. Set in the town of Storrs, University Of Connecticut is a very large public institution. University Of Connecticut graduates 83% of students within six years. About 38 elementary education degrees were awarded at University Of Connecticut in the most recent year. Students who receive their elementary education degree from University Of Connecticut earn around $58,784 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,081. Read more about the elementary education program at University Of Connecticut

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Quinnipiac University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in elementary education, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Hamden, Quinnipiac University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 76% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 48 elementary education degrees were awarded at Quinnipiac University in the most recent year. Graduates of the elementary education program make about $51,985 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,926. Read more about the elementary education program at Quinnipiac University

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Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT

A rank of #3 makes Fairfield University one of the top schools for elementary education. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Fairfield. Fairfield University graduates 84% of students within six years. Fairfield University awarded about 25 elementary education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from Fairfield University generally make around $48,256. Students borrow a median of $26,687 to complete this degree. See the full elementary education program report for Fairfield University

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Southern Connecticut State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in elementary education, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of New Haven, Southern Connecticut State University is a large public university. About 50% of students finish within six years. Southern Connecticut State University awarded about 65 elementary education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the elementary education program make about $50,876 in their early career. Southern Connecticut State University graduates carry a median of $24,660 in student loans. Read more about the elementary education program at Southern Connecticut State University

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Western Connecticut State University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best elementary education schools. Set in the city of Danbury, Western Connecticut State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Western Connecticut State University graduates 52% of students within six years. There were roughly 13 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Western Connecticut State University in the most recent data year. Elementary Education graduates of Western Connecticut State University earn a median of $47,559 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,000. More information about a degree in elementary education from Western Connecticut State University

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Central Connecticut State University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best elementary education schools. This large public university is located in the suburb of New Britain. About 48% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 48 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Central Connecticut State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the elementary education program make about $44,487 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $29,000 to complete this degree. Get the full elementary education details for Central Connecticut State University

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Eastern Connecticut State University landed the #7 spot for elementary education this year. Set in the town of Willimantic, Eastern Connecticut State University is a mid-sized public institution. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 29 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Eastern Connecticut State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their elementary education degree from Eastern Connecticut State University earn around $48,624 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,978 to complete this degree. See the full elementary education program report for Eastern Connecticut State University

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University Of Bridgeport ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best elementary education schools. University Of Bridgeport is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Bridgeport. The six-year graduation rate is 41%. University Of Bridgeport awarded about 44 elementary education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from University Of Bridgeport generally make around $49,952. University Of Bridgeport graduates carry a median of $28,601 in student loans. More information about a degree in elementary education from University Of Bridgeport

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 8 schools evaluated.

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