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Registered Nursing Schools in Connecticut

2,551 students earned Registered Nursing degrees in Connecticut in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Registered Nursing is the 1st most popular major in the state out of a total 91 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in Connecticut

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,555
Associate Degree 753
Master’s Degree 216
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 19
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 6
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 6
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.5%
  • Black or African American: 10.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.8%
  • White: 66.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 5.5%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in Connecticut

In this state, there are 32,030 people employed in jobs related to a registered nursing degree, compared to 3,007,670 nationwide.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in Connecticut

A typical salary for a registered nursing grad in the state is $81,220, compared to a typical salary of $75,510 nationwide.

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

330 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
9,313 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate. 36% of the teachers are full time.

#2

Goodwin College

East Hartford
292 Degrees in Major Awarded
6% Graduation Rate
3,312 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,195 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

253 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
27,215 Total Students

The 2.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $22,974. 77% of students get financical aid.

246 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
9,746 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $60,948 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 42%.

#5

Fairfield University

Fairfield
194 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
5,513 Total Students

The 2.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

179 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
4,155 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 31%. Most students complete their degree in 4.27 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,084.

#7

University of Saint Joseph

West Hartford
135 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
2,305 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at USJ. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1.

#8

Yale University

New Haven
131 Degrees in Major Awarded
97% Graduation Rate
12,060 Total Students

4 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. The student loan default rate is 0.70% which is lower than average.

120 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,715 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.70% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $10,392.

117 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,083 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.30%. Of all the students who attend this school, 71% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $7,162.

Registered Nursing Careers in CT

Some of the careers registered nursing majors go into include:

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 16% $94,000
Registered Nurses 9% $79,920

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

Major Annual Graduates in CT
Nursing Administration 173
Nursing Science 115
Nursing Practice 85
Nurse Anesthetist 58
Family Practice Nursing 50
Mental Health Nursing 14
Nursing Research & Other 5
Nurse Midwifery 4

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