Best colleges for nursing in Connecticut

    Quinnipiac University ranks first in Connecticut for nursing value (#175 nationally, value score 62.5): graduates earn $98,641 4 years after the bachelor's degree, and the average net price is $41,729 a year.

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition · Source: College Scorecard field of study, reporting year 2025 · 11 Connecticut colleges ranked · Updated November 4, 2026

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    Best nursing colleges in Connecticut

    Quinnipiac University ranks first in Connecticut for nursing value (#175 nationally, value score 62.5): graduates earn $98,641 4 years after the bachelor's degree, and the average net price is $41,729 a year. 11 Connecticut colleges qualify. At the median one, nursing graduates earn $98,870 and the average net price is $28,356 a year.

    Source: U.S. College Scorecard field of study, 2025

    What the data shows

    Key findings

    • 11 Connecticut colleges qualify. At the median one, nursing graduates earn $98,870 and the average net price is $28,356 a year.
    • The highest nursing earnings in the state are at University of Bridgeport ($123,148), ranked #5 in the state once cost, debt and graduation rate count.
    • The lowest average net price among them is at Central Connecticut State University: $15,537 a year.
    Median earnings
    $98,870
    National: $85,171
    Median net price
    $28,356
    National: $18,014
    Median federal debt
    $25,160
    nursing graduates
    Public colleges
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    in this list

    11 colleges

    The Connecticut ranking

    Ordered by the national value score; the national rank is shown with each college. Earnings are medians 4 years after the bachelor's degree.

    1. Rank in Connecticut 1

      Quinnipiac University

      Hamden, CT · Private nonprofit · #175 nationally

      62.5Value
      Earnings
      $98,641
      Net price
      $41,729
      Federal debt
      $20,500
      Graduation rate
      79%
    2. Rank in Connecticut 2

      University of Connecticut

      Storrs, CT · Public · #176 nationally

      62.5Value
      Earnings
      $92,601
      Net price
      $24,342
      Federal debt
      $20,313
      Graduation rate
      84%
    3. Rank in Connecticut 3

      Western Connecticut State University

      Danbury, CT · Public · #190 nationally

      61.1Value
      Earnings
      $96,483
      Net price
      $16,754
      Federal debt
      $25,160
      Graduation rate
      51%
    4. Rank in Connecticut 4

      Southern Connecticut State University

      New Haven, CT · Public · #192 nationally

      61.0Value
      Earnings
      $98,870
      Net price
      $21,029
      Federal debt
      $22,500
      Graduation rate
      50%
    5. Rank in Connecticut 5

      University of Bridgeport

      Bridgeport, CT · Private nonprofit · #205 nationally

      60.1Value
      Earnings
      $123,148
      Net price
      $28,356
      Federal debt
      $21,500
      Graduation rate
      37%
    6. Rank in Connecticut 6

      Fairfield University

      Fairfield, CT · Private nonprofit · #207 nationally

      59.6Value
      Earnings
      $101,831
      Net price
      $49,906
      Federal debt
      $25,000
      Graduation rate
      85%
    7. Rank in Connecticut 7

      Sacred Heart University

      Fairfield, CT · Private nonprofit · #220 nationally

      58.3Value
      Earnings
      $103,244
      Net price
      $45,827
      Federal debt
      $26,295
      Graduation rate
      77%
    8. Rank in Connecticut 8

      Central Connecticut State University

      New Britain, CT · Public · #242 nationally

      56.8Value
      Earnings
      $92,216
      Net price
      $15,537
      Federal debt
      $25,849
      Graduation rate
      50%
    9. Rank in Connecticut 9

      University of Hartford

      West Hartford, CT · Private nonprofit · #255 nationally

      55.5Value
      Earnings
      $104,301
      Net price
      $28,928
      Federal debt
      $27,000
      Graduation rate
      57%
    10. Rank in Connecticut 10

      University of Saint Joseph

      West Hartford, CT · Private nonprofit · #418 nationally

      44.1Value
      Earnings
      $90,587
      Net price
      $28,249
      Federal debt
      $27,000
      Graduation rate
      62%
    11. Rank in Connecticut 11

      Goodwin College

      East Hartford, CT · Private nonprofit · #450 nationally

      42.2Value
      Earnings
      $99,458
      Net price
      $31,759
      Federal debt
      $36,123
      Graduation rate
      51%

    Method: the same value score as the national nursing ranking (earnings, debt relative to earnings, average net price and graduation rate, each a national percentile). Data: College Scorecard, reporting year 2025; 2026–27 edition, verified Nov 2026.

    Questions about nursing colleges in Connecticut

    What are the best colleges for nursing in Connecticut?

    By CollegesRef value score, the top 3 Connecticut colleges for nursing are Quinnipiac University (value score 62.5), University of Connecticut (value score 62.5) and Western Connecticut State University (value score 61.1). The score weighs graduate earnings, debt relative to earnings, average net price and graduation rate.

    Which Connecticut college has the highest earnings for nursing graduates?

    University of Bridgeport: its nursing graduates have median earnings of $123,148 4 years after the bachelor's degree.

    What is the most affordable nursing college in Connecticut on this list?

    Central Connecticut State University has the lowest average net price of the ranked Connecticut colleges, $15,537 a year after grants. A family's own price depends on income and aid.

    How many Connecticut colleges are ranked for nursing?

    11 Connecticut colleges have a nursing bachelor's program with enough graduates and reported earnings, plus a published net price and graduation rate. Ranks shown are national; the state rank is their order within Connecticut.