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Registered Nursing Schools in Connecticut

2,680 students earned Registered Nursing degrees in Connecticut in the <nil> year.

In terms of popularity, Registered Nursing is the 1st most popular major in the state out of a total 14 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 1,550
Associate Degree 786
Master’s Degree 221
Post-Master’s Certificate 98
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 98
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 21
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 4
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 4

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: 5.1%
  • Black or African American: 11.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.8%
  • White: 64.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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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
73% Graduation Rate
9,785 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate. 100% of students get financical aid. An average student at Sacred Heart will pay a net price of $43,871.

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Goodwin College

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 33% are considered full time. 99% of students get financical aid.

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

The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at UCONN. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $21,724. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. 99% of students get financical aid.

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Fairfield University

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

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $43,569. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. 100% of students get financical aid. An average student at UBridgeport will pay a net price of $24,416.

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University of Saint Joseph

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

100% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 95%. The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at USJ.

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Yale University

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

74% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. 66% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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120 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,474 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,145.

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117 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,673 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,743. The full-time teacher rate is 25%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it.

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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
Adult Health Nursing 4

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