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2023 Best Healthcare Bachelor's Degree Schools in Connecticut

12 Schools Ranked
$31,498 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$23,608 Avg Student Debt

With all the healthcare programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.

The Best Healthcare Bachelor's Degree Schools in Connecticut ranking is one of many tools that Healthcare Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 12 schools in Connecticut to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for healthcare students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

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Top Healthcare Bachelor's Degree Schools in Connecticut

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#1

Fairfield University

Fairfield, Connecticut
$52,870 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,662 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named Fairfield University the best school in Connecticut for healthcare students working on their bachelor’s degree.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $52,870 to cover tuition and fees at Fairfield U. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,662 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Fairfield U does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 24% took at least some of their classes online.

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#2

Charter Oak State College

New Britain, Connecticut
$8,254 Average Tuition & Fees
$29,356 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Charter Oak State College is a great place for healthcare students working on their bachelor’s degree.

In-state students pay an average of $8,254 in tuition and fees if they attend Charter Oak State College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,654. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Charter Oak State College accumulate an average of $29,356 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Since Charter Oak State College is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.

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#3

Quinnipiac University

Hamden, Connecticut
$51,270 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,854 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Quinnipiac University is a great place for healthcare students working on their bachelor’s degree.

If you want to attend Quinnipiac, expect to pay an average of $51,270 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Quinnipiac accumulate an average of $22,854 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Quinnipiac does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2019-2020 year, about 83% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#4

Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, Connecticut
$45,230 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,032 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 12 schools in Connecticut that were part of this year’s ranking, Sacred Heart University landed the # 4 spot on the list.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $45,230 to cover tuition and fees at Sacred Heart. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,032 in loans while pursuing their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Sacred Heart does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 70% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#5

University of Saint Joseph

West Hartford, Connecticut
$43,084 Average Tuition & Fees
$31,642 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Saint Joseph is a great place for healthcare students working on their bachelor’s degree.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $43,084 to cover tuition and fees at USJ. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from USJ accumulate an average of $31,642 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

One thing to take note of is that USJ does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 58% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full University of Saint Joseph Report

#6

University of Hartford

West Hartford, Connecticut
$44,885 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,927 Avg Student Debt

University of Hartford came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Connecticut ranking.

The average tuition and fees at UHart is $44,885. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UHart accumulate an average of $25,927 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at UHart. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 10% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#7

University of New Haven

West Haven, Connecticut
$42,898 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,698 Avg Student Debt

University of New Haven ranked #7 on this year’s Best Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Connecticut list.

University of New Haven does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $42,898. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,698 in student loans.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since University of New Haven does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 37% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#8

University of Connecticut

Storrs, Connecticut
$18,524 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,048 Avg Student Debt

University of Connecticut did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list.

Full-time students from Connecticut pay an average of $18,524 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UCONN. Out-of-state students pay an average of $41,192. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UCONN accumulate an average of $22,048 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

One thing to take note of is that UCONN does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 99% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full University of Connecticut Report

#9

Central Connecticut State University

New Britain, Connecticut
$11,542 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,350 Avg Student Debt

Central Connecticut State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Connecticut ranking.

In-state students pay an average of $11,542 in tuition and fees if they attend CCSU full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $24,946. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,350 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Online courses are available at CCSU, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 99% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#10

Southern Connecticut State University

New Haven, Connecticut
$11,882 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,577 Avg Student Debt

Southern Connecticut State University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Connecticut ranking.

Full-time students from Connecticut pay an average of $11,882 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend SCSU. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $25,286. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,577 in student loans.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since SCSU does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 97% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Southern Connecticut State University Report

#11

University of Bridgeport

Bridgeport, Connecticut
$35,760 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,053 Avg Student Debt

University of Bridgeport did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #11 on the list.

If you want to attend UBridgeport, expect to pay an average of $35,760 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,053 in student loans.

Some students may be able to take online classes at UBridgeport. During the 2019-2020 year, about 46% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#12

Western Connecticut State University

Danbury, Connecticut
$11,781 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,979 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #12, Western Connecticut State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working on their bachelor’s degree.

In-state students pay an average of $11,781 in tuition and fees if they attend WestConn full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $25,185. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from WestConn accumulate an average of $24,979 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at WestConn. In 2019-2020 about 96% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 12 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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