by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 5 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Engineering Master's Degree Schools in Connecticut ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 497 master's degrees in engineering during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Your choice of engineering for getting your master's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for engineering students working on their master's degree.
The engineering school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Engineering Master's Degree Schools in Connecticut.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in engineering.
University of Connecticut is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in engineering. Located in the large suburb of Storrs, UCONN is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in engineering from University of Connecticut
Fairfield University is a great decision for individuals pursuing a master's degree in engineering. Fairfield U is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Fairfield.More information about a master’s in engineering from Fairfield University
University of New Haven is a wonderful choice for individuals interested in a master's degree in engineering. Located in the suburb of West Haven, University of New Haven is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in engineering from University of New Haven
It's hard to beat University of Hartford if you want to pursue a master's degree in engineering. UHart is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of West Hartford.More information about a master’s in engineering from University of Hartford
Located in the city of Hartford, Rensselaer at Hartford is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.More information about a master’s in engineering from Rensselaer at Hartford
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| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 34 | 3,995 |
| Rhode Island | 32 | 123 |
| New Hampshire | 27 | 190 |
| Maine | 27 | 26 |
| Vermont | 25 | 56 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 85 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 74 |
| Computer Engineering | 57 |
| Electrical Engineering | 53 |
| General Engineering | 49 |
| Civil Engineering | 45 |
| Industrial Engineering | 45 |
| Environmental Engineering | 39 |
| Engineering Physics | 16 |
| Systems Engineering | 13 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 490 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 382 |
| Physical Sciences | 148 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 134 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 86 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 15 |
| Engineering Technologies | 8 |
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