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Nursing Schools in Connecticut

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

In this state, Nursing is the 1st most popular major out of a total 1 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 (Research / Scholarship) 246
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 246
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 246
Post-Master’s Certificate 143
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 143
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 4
Award Taking 2 to 4 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

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 38% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at UCONN.

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Goodwin College

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

The average student takes 5.00 years to complete their degree at Goodwin. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 33% are considered full time.

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Fairfield University

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

100% of the teachers are full time. An average student at Fairfield U will pay a net price of $43,569. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,416. Most students complete their degree in 4.27 years.

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University of Saint Joseph

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

The full-time teacher rate is 95%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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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. 74% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 66% get financial aid.

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120 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,474 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $8,145. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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117 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,673 Total Students

89% of students get financical aid. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 25%.

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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

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