by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 9 schools in Connecticut to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of nursing. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 804 master's degrees in nursing during the 2021-2022 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of nursing for getting your master's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a master's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To account for this we consider a college's overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking which itself looks at a combination of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for nursing students working on their master's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Nursing Master's Degree Schools in Connecticut ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in nursing.
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in nursing needs to look into University of Connecticut. UCONN is a fairly large public university located in the fringe town of Storrs.
Those nursing students who get their master's degree from University of Connecticut earn $2,284 more than the typical nursing graduate.
More information about a master’s in nursing from University of Connecticut
Fairfield University is a good decision for individuals pursuing a master's degree in nursing. Located in the large suburb of Fairfield, Fairfield U is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.
Master's graduates who receive their degree from the nursing program earn an average of $118,169 in the first couple years of their career.
More information about a master’s in nursing from Fairfield University
It is difficult to beat Sacred Heart University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in nursing. Located in the large suburb of Fairfield, Sacred Heart is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.
Master's graduates who receive their degree from the nursing program make about $110,138 in their early career salary.
More information about a master’s in nursing from Sacred Heart University
Quinnipiac University is a wonderful option for students interested in a master's degree in nursing. Quinnipiac is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Hamden.More information about a master’s in nursing from Quinnipiac University
Located in the city of West Hartford, USJ is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.
Students who graduate with their master's from the nursing program report average early career earnings of $121,317.
More information about a master’s in nursing from University of Saint Joseph
WestConn is a small public university located in the small city of Danbury.
Students who graduate with their master's from the nursing program report average early career wages of $127,107.
More information about a master’s in nursing from Western Connecticut State University
Goodwin is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of East Hartford.More information about a master’s in nursing from Goodwin College
Located in the medium-sized city of West Hartford, UHart is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.
Students who graduate with their master's from the nursing program report average early career income of $103,202.
More information about a master’s in nursing from University of Hartford
UBridgeport is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Bridgeport.More information about a master’s in nursing from University of Bridgeport
Explore all the Best Nursing Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 222 | 1,441 |
| Rhode Island | 127 | 62 |
| New Hampshire | 108 | 281 |
| Vermont | 91 | 0 |
| Maine | 90 | 125 |
One of 34 majors within the Health Professions area of study, Nursing has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing Administration | 306 |
| Registered Nursing | 221 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 176 |
| Nursing Practice | 70 |
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing | 23 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 7 |
| Nursing Science | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 291 |
| Public Health | 190 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 184 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 184 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 122 |
| Communication Sciences | 103 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 64 |
| Other Health Professions | 32 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 30 |
| Medical Illustration & Informatics | 23 |
