by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 8 schools in Connecticut to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of nursing. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 753 associate degrees in nursing during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The nursing associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality nursing program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their associate degree from the school. After all, your associate 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 colleges for nursing students working on their associate degree.
The nursing 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 Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Connecticut.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in nursing.
Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in nursing needs to take a look at Sacred Heart University. Sacred Heart is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Fairfield.
Associate recipients from the nursing major at Sacred Heart University get $2,210 above the standard college grad with the same degree when they enter the workforce.
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Goodwin College is a good choice for students pursuing an associate degree in nursing. Located in the city of East Hartford, Goodwin is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Students who graduate with their associate from the nursing program report average early career income of $66,937.
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It is difficult to beat Capital Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in nursing. Located in the midsize city of Hartford, Capital Community College is a public college with a small student population.
Nursing associate degree recipients from Capital Community College get an earnings boost of around $2,537 above the average income of nursing majors.
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Norwalk Community College is a wonderful option for students pursuing an associate degree in nursing. NCC is a small public college located in the city of Norwalk.
Associate recipients from the nursing degree program at Norwalk Community College get $3,481 above the typical college graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.
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Gateway Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the midsize city of New Haven.
Associate students who receive their degree from the nursing program make around $66,205 in their early career salary.
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Naugatuck Valley Community College is a small public college located in the suburb of Waterbury.
After graduation, nursing associate recipients typically make an average of $65,433 in their early careers.
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Located in the small city of Norwich, Three Rivers Community College is a public college with a small student population.
After graduation, nursing associate recipients usually make around $61,133 at the beginning of their careers.
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NCCC is a small public college located in the fringe town of Winsted.
After graduating, nursing associate recipients usually earn about $60,908 in their early careers.
More information about a associate in nursing from Northwestern Connecticut Community CollegeExplore all the Best Nursing Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 137 | 1,310 |
| New Hampshire | 80 | 328 |
| Rhode Island | 70 | 382 |
| Maine | 69 | 353 |
| Vermont | 58 | 149 |
One of 34 majors within the Health Professions area of study, Nursing has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 753 |
