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2027 Best Value Nursing Administration Schools in Connecticut

6 Colleges in the United States
$29,271 Avg Student Debt
$66,242 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Nursing Administration Badge [Nursing Administration](/majors/health-care-professions/nursing/nursing-administration/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 6 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for nursing administration students.

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2027 Best Value Nursing Administration Schools in Connecticut

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in nursing administration, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Nursing Administration Schools

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Post University
Waterbury, CT

For return on investment in nursing administration, no school beat Post University this year. Located in the city of Waterbury, Post University is a very large private for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $15,922. Nursing Administration graduates carry a median of $35,364 in student loans. Soon after graduation, nursing administration degree recipients from Post University generally make around $50,494. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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University Of Bridgeport came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value nursing administration schools. Located in the city of Bridgeport, University Of Bridgeport is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $35,760. Nursing Administration graduates carry a median of $31,000 in student loans. Nursing Administration graduates of University Of Bridgeport earn a median of $89,752 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $31,000 median debt. Roughly 83% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Hartford
West Hartford, CT

University Of Hartford is a great value for students pursuing a degree in nursing administration, landing the #3 spot this year. University Of Hartford is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of West Hartford. In-state tuition and fees average $49,075. Nursing Administration graduates carry a median of $26,062 in student loans. Soon after graduation, nursing administration degree recipients from University Of Hartford generally make around $104,775. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #4 makes Quinnipiac University one of the best values for nursing administration. Quinnipiac University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Hamden. Students from in state pay about $55,480 in tuition and fees. Nursing Administration graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Nursing Administration graduates of Quinnipiac University earn a median of $116,250 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in nursing administration will find it at Sacred Heart University, which ranked #5. Sacred Heart University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Fairfield. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $50,404. Nursing Administration graduates carry a median of $29,200 in student loans. Nursing Administration graduates of Sacred Heart University earn a median of $107,149 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $29,200 median debt. Sacred Heart University admits about 65% of applicants.

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Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT

Fairfield University earned the #6 position for value in nursing administration this year. Located in the suburb of Fairfield, Fairfield University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $58,400. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the nursing administration program here. Soon after graduation, nursing administration degree recipients from Fairfield University generally make around $66,305. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 33% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 6 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.

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