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Nursing Schools in Connecticut

In <nil>, 4,051 students earned their Nursing degrees in CT.

In terms of popularity, Nursing is the 1st most popular major in the state out of a total 25 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Connecticut

Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,068
Master’s Degree 804
Associate Degree 786
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 246
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 246
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 246
Post-Master’s Certificate 143
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 143
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 4
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 4

Gender Distribution

In Connecticut, a nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nursing majors in Connecticut is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.4%
  • Black or African American: 11.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.4%
  • White: 64.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 7.2%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Connecticut

40,530 people in the state and 3,609,760 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nursing.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Connecticut

Nursing grads earn an average of $111,340 in the state and $106,910 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Connecticut that offer nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

499 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
9,785 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $59,090 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate.

350 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
9,217 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. An average student at Quinnipiac will pay a net price of $36,964. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $65,742 a year.

340 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
26,876 Total Students

A typical student attending UCONN will pay a net price of $21,724. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $58,770 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid.

#4

Goodwin College

East Hartford
304 Degrees in Major Awarded
12% Graduation Rate
3,258 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. The average student takes 5.00 years to complete their degree at Goodwin.

#5

Fairfield University

Fairfield
242 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
5,826 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.20%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

179 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
3,563 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.27 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.90%.

#7

University of Saint Joseph

West Hartford
143 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
2,132 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.70%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $48,194 after earning their degree at this institution. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#8

Yale University

New Haven
131 Degrees in Major Awarded
97% Graduation Rate
14,567 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $78,106 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.20%.

120 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,474 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $32,307 after graduation. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time.

117 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,673 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,743. The 4.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Nursing Careers in CT

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 29% $115,370
Nursing Instructors and Professors 16% $94,000
Medical and Health Services Managers 15% $109,600
Nurse Anesthetists 11% $181,410
Nurse Midwives 10% $111,160
Registered Nurses 9% $79,920

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in CT
Allied Health Professions 884
Other Health Professions 611
Rehabilitation Professions 391
Allied Health Services 390
Public Health 366
Medicine 293
Mental & Social Health Services 288
Health/Medical Admin Services 262

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