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2027 Best Nursing Schools in Connecticut

15 Colleges in the United States
3,938 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$103,614 Avg Early-Career Salary

Nursing programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 15 schools to find the best for nursing students.

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Best Schools for Nursing in Connecticut

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

Top Schools in Nursing

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Yale University
New Haven, CT

Leading the list is Yale University, our #1 school for nursing. Set in the city of New Haven, Yale University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. About 212 nursing degrees were awarded at Yale University in the most recent year. Students who receive their nursing degree from Yale University earn around $133,137 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $14,357 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in nursing from Yale University

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Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT

A rank of #2 makes Fairfield University one of the top schools for nursing. Set in the suburb of Fairfield, Fairfield University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Fairfield University graduates 84% of students within six years. Fairfield University awarded about 302 nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Nursing graduates of Fairfield University earn a median of $119,878 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Get the full nursing details for Fairfield University

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Quinnipiac University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in nursing, ranking #3. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Hamden. About 76% of students finish within six years. Quinnipiac University awarded about 342 nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, nursing degree recipients from Quinnipiac University generally make around $116,250. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Get the full nursing details for Quinnipiac University

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University Of Connecticut is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in nursing, ranking #4. 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. University Of Connecticut awarded about 383 nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their nursing degree from University Of Connecticut earn around $117,021 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. See the full nursing program report for University Of Connecticut

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Sacred Heart University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in nursing, ranking #5. Set in the suburb of Fairfield, Sacred Heart University is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 74% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 434 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Sacred Heart University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, nursing degree recipients from Sacred Heart University generally make around $107,149. Sacred Heart University graduates carry a median of $29,200 in student loans. See the full nursing program report for Sacred Heart University

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Capital Community College earned the #6 position for nursing this year. This very large public university is located in the city of New Britain. There were roughly 505 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Capital Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their nursing degree from Capital Community College earn around $76,364 in the first couple years of their career. Capital Community College graduates carry a median of $17,876 in student loans. See the full nursing program report for Capital Community College

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Southern Connecticut State University placed #7 among the best nursing schools. This large public university is located in the city of New Haven. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 177 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Southern Connecticut State University in the most recent data year. Nursing graduates of Southern Connecticut State University earn a median of $100,616 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,837 to complete this degree. Get the full nursing details for Southern Connecticut State University

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Western Connecticut State University came in at #8 for nursing this year. Set in the city of Danbury, Western Connecticut State University is a moderately-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 52%. About 99 nursing degrees were awarded at Western Connecticut State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their nursing degree from Western Connecticut State University earn around $106,854 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in nursing from Western Connecticut State University

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Charter Oak State College placed #9 among the best nursing schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the suburb of New Britain. Charter Oak State College graduates 100% of students within six years. There were roughly 26 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Charter Oak State College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their nursing degree from Charter Oak State College earn around $62,864 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,584. See the full nursing program report for Charter Oak State College

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University Of Bridgeport ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best nursing schools. Set in the city of Bridgeport, University Of Bridgeport is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 41% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 125 nursing students who graduated with this degree at University Of Bridgeport in the most recent data year. Students who receive their nursing degree from University Of Bridgeport earn around $89,752 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $31,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in nursing from University Of Bridgeport

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University Of Hartford
West Hartford, CT

University Of Hartford landed the #11 spot for nursing this year. Set in the city of West Hartford, University Of Hartford is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. About 81 nursing degrees were awarded at University Of Hartford in the most recent year. Nursing graduates of University Of Hartford earn a median of $104,775 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,062. See the full nursing program report for University Of Hartford

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Central Connecticut State University came in at #12 for nursing this year. Central Connecticut State University is a large public school located in the suburb of New Britain. About 48% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 99 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Central Connecticut State University in the most recent data year. Nursing graduates of Central Connecticut State University earn a median of $180,640 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,236. More information about a degree in nursing from Central Connecticut State University

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Saint Joseph College
West Hartford, CT

Saint Joseph College ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best nursing schools. Saint Joseph College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of West Hartford. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. Saint Joseph College awarded about 124 nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Nursing graduates of Saint Joseph College earn a median of $103,936 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $30,990 to complete this degree. Get the full nursing details for Saint Joseph College

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Goodwin College
East Hartford, CT

Goodwin College earned the #14 position for nursing this year. Located in the city of East Hartford, Goodwin College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 276 nursing degrees were awarded at Goodwin College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, nursing degree recipients from Goodwin College generally make around $84,487. Typical student debt for the program is $51,413. Get the full nursing details for Goodwin College

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Post University
Waterbury, CT

Post University landed the #15 spot for nursing this year. Located in the city of Waterbury, Post University is a very large private for-profit university. Post University graduates 24% of students within six years. There were roughly 753 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Post University in the most recent data year. Nursing graduates of Post University earn a median of $50,494 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $35,364 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in nursing from Post University

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 15 schools evaluated.

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