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2022 Best Value Liberal Arts Schools for an Associate in Connecticut For Those Making $0-$30k

15 Ranked Colleges
1,790 Degrees Awarded
$10,300 Avg Net Price*
Best Value Liberal Arts Schools for an Associate in Connecticut For Those Making $0-$30k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Liberal Arts Schools for an Associate in Connecticut For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

With 559,661 degrees handed out in 2019-2020, liberal arts general studies is the 1st most popular major in the United States. In 2017-2018, liberal arts general studies graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $26,786 and had an average of $16,538 in loans still to pay off.

Across Connecticut, there were 2,557 liberal arts general studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $28,485 and $14,586 respectively. At the associate degree level specifically, there were 1,790 liberal arts general studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $37,719 and $18,083 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Liberal Arts Schools for an Associate in Connecticut For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking looked at 15 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in liberal arts general studies. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent liberal arts general studies programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the liberal arts general studies program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Liberal Arts Schools for an Associate in Connecticut For Those Making $0-$30k

The colleges and universities below are the best for connecticut associate degree liberal arts students whose families make $0-$30k.

Top 15 Best Value Associate Degree Colleges for Liberal Arts General Studies (Income $0-$30k) in Connecticut

#1

Norwalk Community College

Norwalk, Connecticut

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Liberal Arts Schools for an Associate in Connecticut For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Norwalk Community College landed the #1 spot on the list. NCC is a public institution located in Norwalk, Connecticut. The school has a small population, and it awarded 236 associates’s degrees in 2019-2020.

NCC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Connecticut” list. It costs about $7,036 for connecticut associate degree liberal arts students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend NCC.

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#2

Three Rivers Community College

Norwich, Connecticut

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Liberal Arts Schools for an Associate in Connecticut For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Three Rivers Community College landed the #2 spot on the list. Three Rivers Community College is a public institution located in Norwich, Connecticut. The school has a small population, and it awarded 164 associates’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Three Rivers Community College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Connecticut” list. It costs about $6,672 for Connecticut Associate Degree Liberal Arts students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Three Rivers Community College.

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#3

Naugatuck Valley Community College

Waterbury, Connecticut

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Liberal Arts Schools for an Associate in Connecticut For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Naugatuck Valley Community College landed the #3 spot on the list. Naugatuck Valley Community College is located in Waterbury, Connecticut and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 199 associates’s liberal arts degrees to qualified students.

Naugatuck Valley Community College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Connecticut” list. The estimated yearly cost for Naugatuck Valley Community College is $6,335 for Connecticut Associate Degree Liberal Arts students whose families make $0-$30k.

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#4

Housatonic Community College

Bridgeport, Connecticut

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Liberal Arts Schools for an Associate in Connecticut For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Housatonic Community College landed the #4 spot on the list. Housatonic Community College is a public institution located in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The school has a small population, and it awarded 121 associates’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Housatonic Community College, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Connecticut” ranking. It costs about $4,781 for connecticut associate degree liberal arts students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Housatonic Community College.

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Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Liberal Arts Schools for an Associate in Connecticut For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Northwestern Connecticut Community College landed the #5 spot on the list. Located in Winsted, Connecticut, this small public school awarded 46 degrees to qualified associates’s liberal arts students in 2019-2020.

NCCC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Connecticut” list. The yearly cost to attend NCCC is $6,021 for connecticut associate degree liberal arts students whose families make $0-$30k.

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#6

Gateway Community College

New Haven, Connecticut

With a ranking of #6, Gateway Community College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Liberal Arts Schools for an Associate in Connecticut For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in New Haven, Connecticut, this medium-sized public school handed out 239 diplomas to qualified associates’s liberal arts students in 2019-2020.

Gateway Community College also took the #4 spot in our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Connecticut” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Gateway Community College is $6,103 for connecticut associate degree liberal arts students whose families make $0-$30k.

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#7

Manchester Community College

Manchester, Connecticut

Manchester Community College landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Liberal Arts Schools for an Associate in Connecticut For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This small school is located in Manchester, Connecticut, and it awarded 151 associates’s liberal arts degrees in 2019-2020.

MCC also took the #9 spot in our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Connecticut” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for MCC is $6,570 for connecticut associate degree liberal arts students whose families make $0-$30k.

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#8

Asnuntuck Community College

Enfield, Connecticut

Asnuntuck Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Liberal Arts Schools for an Associate in Connecticut For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This small school is located in Enfield, Connecticut, and it awarded 68 associates’s liberal arts degrees in 2019-2020.

ACC also took the #14 spot in our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Connecticut” ranking. It costs about $7,131 for Connecticut Associate Degree Liberal Arts students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Asnuntuck Community College.

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#9

Tunxis Community College

Farmington, Connecticut

Tunxis Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Liberal Arts Schools for an Associate in Connecticut For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Farmington, Connecticut, this small public school handed out 152 diplomas to qualified associates’s liberal arts students in 2019-2020.

Tunxis Community College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Connecticut” list. The yearly cost to attend Tunxis Community College is $7,341 for connecticut associate degree liberal arts students whose families make $0-$30k.

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#10

Capital Community College

Hartford, Connecticut

Capital Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Liberal Arts Schools for an Associate in Connecticut For Those Making $0-$30k list. Capital Community College is a small school located in Hartford, Connecticut that handed out 65 associates’s liberal arts degrees in 2019-2020.

Capital Community College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Connecticut” list. It costs about $7,434 for Connecticut Associate Degree Liberal Arts students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Capital Community College.

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#11

Quinebaug Valley Community College

Danielson, Connecticut

Quinebaug Valley Community College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Liberal Arts Schools for an Associate in Connecticut For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This small school is located in Danielson, Connecticut, and it awarded 73 associates’s liberal arts degrees in 2019-2020.

QVCC also made our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Connecticut” list, coming in at #15. The yearly cost to attend Quinebaug Valley Community College is $9,051 for connecticut associate degree liberal arts students whose families make $0-$30k.

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#12

Eastern Connecticut State University

Willimantic, Connecticut
#6 in overall quality

Eastern Connecticut State University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Liberal Arts Schools for an Associate in Connecticut For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. ECSU is a small school located in Willimantic, Connecticut that handed out 4 associates’s liberal arts degrees in 2019-2020.

ECSU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Connecticut” list. It costs about $14,811 for connecticut associate degree liberal arts students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend ECSU.

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#13

Albertus Magnus College

New Haven, Connecticut

With a ranking of #13, Albertus Magnus College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Liberal Arts Schools for an Associate in Connecticut For Those Making $0-$30k list. Albertus Magnus is a small private not-for-profit school situated in New Haven, Connecticut. It awarded 18 associates’s liberal arts degrees in 2019-2020.

Albertus Magnus also took the #1 spot in our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Connecticut” ranking. It costs about $23,784 for Connecticut Associate Degree Liberal Arts students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Albertus Magnus.

Full Albertus Magnus College Liberal Arts General Studies Report

#14

University of Bridgeport

Bridgeport, Connecticut
#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, University of Bridgeport did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Liberal Arts Schools for an Associate in Connecticut For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of Bridgeport is a small school located in Bridgeport, Connecticut that handed out 8 associates’s liberal arts degrees in 2019-2020.

UBridgeport also made our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Connecticut” list, coming in at #13. The yearly cost to attend UBridgeport is $15,663 for Connecticut Associate Degree Liberal Arts students whose families make $0-$30k.

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#15

University of Hartford

West Hartford, Connecticut

With a ranking of #15, University of Hartford did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Liberal Arts Schools for an Associate in Connecticut For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of Hartford is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in West Hartford, Connecticut. It awarded 97 associates’s liberal arts degrees in 2019-2020.

UHart also took the #16 spot in our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Connecticut” ranking. It costs about $25,767 for Connecticut Associate Degree Liberal Arts students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend UHart.

The impressive student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Full University of Hartford Liberal Arts General Studies Report

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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