by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 3 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Nursing Practice Schools in Connecticut ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 167 degrees in nursing practice to qualified students.
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The nursing practice program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Nursing Practice rankings. For our Best Overall Nursing Practice School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
The nursing practice school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Nursing Practice Schools in Connecticut. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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More information on how we come up with our rankings can be found here: College Factual's Data Methodology.
If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the nursing practice degrees they offer, see the list below.
University of Connecticut is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in nursing practice. Located in the town of Storrs, UCONN is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 3rd out of 18 colleges for overall quality in the state of Connecticut.More information about a degree in nursing practice from University of Connecticut
Fairfield University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in nursing practice. Fairfield U is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Fairfield. A Best Colleges rank of #50 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Fairfield U is a great university overall.More information about a degree in nursing practice from Fairfield University
Break into one of the most high-demand occupations in the nation with your online MSN Family Nurse Practitioner track from Southern New Hampshire University.
More information about a degree in MS in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner from Southern New Hampshire University
Quinnipiac University is a good decision for students interested in a degree in nursing practice. Located in the large suburb of Hamden, Quinnipiac is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 5th out of 18 schools for overall quality in the state of Connecticut.More information about a degree in nursing practice from Quinnipiac University
Explore all the Best Nursing Practice Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 854 | 350 |
| Rhode Island | 436 | 2 |
| Maine | 396 | 0 |
| New Hampshire | 395 | 15 |
One of 23 majors within the Nursing area of study, Nursing Practice has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 2,680 |
| Nursing Administration | 845 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 218 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 42 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 36 |
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing | 28 |
| Nursing Science | 21 |
| Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 8 |
| Palliative Care Nursing | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
