by our College Data Analytics TeamWhen pursuing a degree in today's world, there are many different options to choose from. At College Factual, we're committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our Best Master's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Connecticut ranking. This list may shock you as many typically expensive schools are very generous with need-based financial aid.
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Our analysis looked at 16 schools in Connecticut to determine which ones have the best value Master's Degree programs. Instead of depending on subjective information to rank the best value schools, we focus on objective factors in our analysis. More specifically, the following explains what we consider and why.
When determining the value of a school in our Best Master's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Connecticut ranking, we first look at its average net price of a student coming from a family that makes $48-$75k a year. The net price is defined as the sum of room and board, tuition, and fees minus any financial aid that the student receives. But, a school that excels in providing value for your money must also be a great school overall as well.
To take this into account we consider a school's overall Best Colleges 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.
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If you know what major you want to study, check out our list of the best value schools by major. If you're interested in other degree levels, you can view one of the lists below.
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Our 2024 rankings named Yale University the best value (income $48-$75k) school in Connecticut for students working on their master’s degree. This fairly large private not-for-profit school is located in New Haven, Connecticut.
Not only is Yale University a great value, but it is also ranked #1 in Connecticut for overall quality.
Out of the 16 master’s degree schools in Connecticut that were part of this year’s ranking, Central Connecticut State University landed the #2 spot on the list. This medium-sized public school is located in New Britain, Connecticut.
Central Connecticut State University has the honor of being ranked #5 in Connecticut for overall quality on top of being a good value.
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Out of the 16 master’s degree schools in Connecticut that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Connecticut landed the #3 spot on the list. Storrs, Connecticut is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
University of Connecticut has the honor of being ranked #2 in Connecticut for overall quality on top of being a good value.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Western Connecticut State University. It ranked #4 on our 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Connecticut list. Danbury, Connecticut is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Western Connecticut State University is ranked #12 for quality in the state of Connecticut.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Eastern Connecticut State University. It ranked #5 on our 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Connecticut list. Willimantic, Connecticut is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Eastern Connecticut State University is ranked #9 for quality in the state of Connecticut.
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Southern Connecticut State University did quite well in the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Connecticut ranking, coming in at #6. New Haven, Connecticut is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is Southern Connecticut State University a great value, but it is also ranked #10 in Connecticut for overall quality.
Charter Oak State College did quite well in the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Connecticut ranking, coming in at #7. Charter Oak State College is a small public school located in New Britain, Connecticut.
Not only is Charter Oak State College a great value, but it is also ranked #15 in Connecticut for overall quality.
Post University landed the #8 spot on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Connecticut ranking. Waterbury, Connecticut is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. It is a private for-profit school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Post University is ranked #14 for quality in the state of Connecticut.
University of Bridgeport ranked #9 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Connecticut list. Located in Bridgeport, Connecticut, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
University of Bridgeport has the honor of being ranked #13 in Connecticut for overall quality on top of being a good value.
Fairfield University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Connecticut list. Fairfield, Connecticut is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is Fairfield University a great value, but it is also ranked #3 in Connecticut for overall quality.
With a ranking of #11, University of Saint Joseph did quite well on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Connecticut list. USJ is a small private not-for-profit school situated in West Hartford, Connecticut.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Saint Joseph is ranked #8 for quality in the state of Connecticut.
University of Hartford came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Connecticut ranking. UHart is a private not-for-profit institution located in West Hartford, Connecticut.
Not only is University of Hartford a great value, but it is also ranked #11 in Connecticut for overall quality.
Quinnipiac University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Connecticut ranking. Quinnipiac is a private not-for-profit institution located in Hamden, Connecticut.
Not only is Quinnipiac University a great value, but it is also ranked #4 in Connecticut for overall quality.
University of New Haven ranked #14 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Connecticut list. University of New Haven is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in West Haven, Connecticut.
Not only is University of New Haven a great value, but it is also ranked #7 in Connecticut for overall quality.
With a ranking of #15, Albertus Magnus College did quite well on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Connecticut list. Albertus Magnus College is a small private not-for-profit school located in New Haven, Connecticut.
Not only is Albertus Magnus College a great value, but it is also ranked #16 in Connecticut for overall quality.
Sacred Heart University ranked #16 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Connecticut list. Sacred Heart University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in Fairfield, Connecticut.
Not only is Sacred Heart University a great value, but it is also ranked #6 in Connecticut for overall quality.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 16 schools only.
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