by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 10 schools in Connecticut to determine which ones were the best for doctor's degree seekers in the field of health professions. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,042 doctor's degrees in health professions during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Your choice of health professions for getting your doctor's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality health professions 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 doctor's degree school is important to ensure a quality 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 for a Doctor'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 doctor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their doctor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
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 health professions students working on their doctor's degree.
The health professions 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 Health Professions Doctor's Degree Schools in Connecticut.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in health professions.
Every student who is interested in a doctor's degree in health professions needs to take a look at Yale University. Located in the midsize city of New Haven, Yale is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in health professions from Yale University
Fairfield University is a great choice for students interested in a doctor's degree in health professions. Fairfield U is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Fairfield.More information about a doctorate in health professions from Fairfield University
It's difficult to beat Quinnipiac University if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in health professions. Located in the suburb of Hamden, Quinnipiac is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in health professions from Quinnipiac University
Sacred Heart University is a great decision for students interested in a doctor's degree in health professions. Sacred Heart is a large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Fairfield.More information about a doctorate in health professions from Sacred Heart University
Located in the large suburb of New Britain, CCSU is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in health professions from Central Connecticut State University
Located in the suburb of Storrs, UCONN is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in health professions from University of Connecticut
UHart is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of West Hartford.More information about a doctorate in health professions from University of Hartford
USJ is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of West Hartford.More information about a doctorate in health professions from University of Saint Joseph
SCSU is a moderately-sized public university located in the city of New Haven.More information about a doctorate in health professions from Southern Connecticut State University
Located in the midsize city of Bridgeport, UBridgeport is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in health professions from University of Bridgeport
Explore all the Best Health Professions Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 29 | 3,063 |
| Rhode Island | 23 | 290 |
| Maine | 18 | 413 |
| New Hampshire | 16 | 236 |
| Vermont | 14 | 170 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 293 |
| Nursing | 221 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 209 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 160 |
| Dentistry | 47 |
| Chiropractic | 44 |
| Alternative Medicine & Systems | 20 |
| Communication Sciences | 19 |
| Other Health Professions | 13 |
| Public Health | 12 |
