Guide To Connecticut Colleges & Universities
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You'll find detailed information about each college and university, including student type, program completions and online availability.
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Top School For Adults & Online Students
Franklin University is a top choice for transfer students, online learners and adults who need to balance school with busy lives. Founded in 1902, Franklin's main focus has been serving adult students and tailoring education to fit their needs. Nonprofit and regionally-accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), Franklin offers more than 50 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs — all available 100% online.
UG Enrollment
3,855
Part Time: 2,390
Full Time: 1,465
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
1,673
Associate: 65
Bachelor's: 1,001
Master's: 599
Doctoral: 8
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
99%
Online Degrees1,65518
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Private Colleges & Universities in Connecticut
Of the 40 schools in Connecticut, 21 are four-year private colleges or universities where about 62,605 undergraduate students were enrolled. In 2020, a total of 25,444 degrees were completed at private colleges and universities, including 5,432 that were offered online.
Franklin University
Student Age:
Adult
Online:
Mostly
2020 Tuition
$9,577
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Franklin offers more than 50 online bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctoral programs in Connecticut. Franklin University is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and most programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Franklin University. In 2020, 1,001 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 65 associate degrees, 599 master's degrees, and 8 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
3,855
Part Time: 2,390
Full Time: 1,465
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
1,673
Associate: 65
Bachelor's: 1,001
Master's: 599
Doctoral: 8
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
99%
Online Degrees1,65518
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Lincoln College of New England-Southington
Student Age:
Mixed
Online:
Minimal
2020 Tuition
$20,050
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
No
Non-Profit
No
Lincoln College of New England-Southington is a non-accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and minimal programs completed were offered online. Associate degrees are the most popular at Lincoln College of New England-Southington. In 2020, 110 associate degrees were completed. In addition, 25 bachelor's degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
465
Part Time: 170
Full Time: 295
2017 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
135
Associate: 110
Bachelor's: 25
Master's: 0
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
1%
Online Degrees2133
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Hartford Seminary
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
Some
2020 Tuition
N/A
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Hartford Seminary is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Hartford Seminary. In 2020, 11 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 8 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
0
Part Time: 0
Full Time: 0
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
19
Associate: 0
Bachelor's: 0
Master's: 11
Doctoral: 8
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
58%
Online Degrees118
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Paier College of Art Inc
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
None
2020 Tuition
$17,570
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
No
Paier College of Art Inc is an accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Paier College of Art Inc. In 2020, 11 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 1 associate degree, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
84
Part Time: 20
Full Time: 64
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
12
Associate: 1
Bachelor's: 11
Master's: 0
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Online Degrees012
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Post University
Student Age:
Adult
Online:
All
2020 Tuition
$16,610
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
No
Post University is an accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and all programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Post University. In 2020, 1,049 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 361 associate degrees, 298 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
9,634
Part Time: 7,345
Full Time: 2,289
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
1,708
Associate: 361
Bachelor's: 1,049
Master's: 298
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Online Degrees1,7026
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
University of Saint Joseph
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
Minimal
2020 Tuition
$40,286
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
University of Saint Joseph is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at University of Saint Joseph. In 2020, 565 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 206 bachelor's degrees, and 66 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
871
Part Time: 77
Full Time: 794
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
837
Associate: 0
Bachelor's: 206
Master's: 565
Doctoral: 66
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
18%
Online Degrees154683
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Trinity College
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
None
2020 Tuition
$59,050
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Trinity College is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Trinity College. In 2020, 638 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 15 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
2,167
Part Time: 58
Full Time: 2,109
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
653
Associate: 0
Bachelor's: 638
Master's: 15
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Online Degrees0653
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Connecticut College
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
None
2020 Tuition
$56,890
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Connecticut College is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Connecticut College. In 2020, 535 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
1,820
Part Time: 3
Full Time: 1,817
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
535
Associate: 0
Bachelor's: 535
Master's: 0
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Online Degrees0535
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Albertus Magnus College
Student Age:
Mixed
Online:
Minimal
2020 Tuition
$33,260
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Albertus Magnus College is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Albertus Magnus College. In 2020, 270 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 23 associate degrees, 155 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
1,108
Part Time: 124
Full Time: 984
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
448
Associate: 23
Bachelor's: 270
Master's: 155
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
22%
Online Degrees99349
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Yale University
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
None
2020 Tuition
$55,500
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Yale University is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Yale University. In 2020, 2,525 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 1,661 bachelor's degrees, and 756 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
6,089
Part Time: 1
Full Time: 6,088
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
4,942
Associate: 0
Bachelor's: 1,661
Master's: 2,525
Doctoral: 756
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Online Degrees04,942
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Sacred Heart University
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
Minimal
2020 Tuition
$43,070
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Sacred Heart University is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Sacred Heart University. In 2020, 1,387 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 133 associate degrees, 1,005 master's degrees, and 71 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
6,066
Part Time: 718
Full Time: 5,348
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
2,596
Associate: 133
Bachelor's: 1,387
Master's: 1,005
Doctoral: 71
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
9%
Online Degrees2462,350
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Rensselaer at Hartford
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
None
2020 Tuition
N/A
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Rensselaer at Hartford is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Rensselaer at Hartford. In 2020, 23 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
0
Part Time: 0
Full Time: 0
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
23
Associate: 0
Bachelor's: 0
Master's: 23
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Online Degrees023
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
University of New Haven
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
Minimal
2020 Tuition
$40,440
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
University of New Haven is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of New Haven. In 2020, 1,091 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 40 associate degrees, 768 master's degrees, and 2 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
4,863
Part Time: 238
Full Time: 4,625
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
1,901
Associate: 40
Bachelor's: 1,091
Master's: 768
Doctoral: 2
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
11%
Online Degrees2051,696
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Quinnipiac University
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
Minimal
2020 Tuition
$49,280
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Quinnipiac University is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Quinnipiac University. In 2020, 1,791 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 835 master's degrees, and 357 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
6,816
Part Time: 273
Full Time: 6,543
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
2,983
Associate: 0
Bachelor's: 1,791
Master's: 835
Doctoral: 357
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
12%
Online Degrees3672,616
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
University of Bridgeport
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
Minimal
2020 Tuition
$34,760
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
University of Bridgeport is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of Bridgeport. In 2020, 671 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 49 associate degrees, 498 master's degrees, and 87 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
3,233
Part Time: 1,101
Full Time: 2,132
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
1,305
Associate: 49
Bachelor's: 671
Master's: 498
Doctoral: 87
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
32%
Online Degrees423882
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
University of Hartford
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
Minimal
2020 Tuition
$42,182
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
University of Hartford is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of Hartford. In 2020, 967 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 120 associate degrees, 650 master's degrees, and 86 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
4,553
Part Time: 306
Full Time: 4,247
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
1,823
Associate: 120
Bachelor's: 967
Master's: 650
Doctoral: 86
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
22%
Online Degrees4061,417
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Holy Apostles College and Seminary
Student Age:
Mixed
Online:
Minimal
2020 Tuition
$8,720
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Holy Apostles College and Seminary is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and minimal programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Holy Apostles College and Seminary. In 2020, 104 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 11 associate degrees, 58 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
174
Part Time: 95
Full Time: 79
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
173
Associate: 11
Bachelor's: 58
Master's: 104
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
27%
Online Degrees46127
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Wesleyan University
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
None
2020 Tuition
$57,334
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Wesleyan University is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Wesleyan University. In 2020, 1,128 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 56 master's degrees, and 10 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
2,933
Part Time: 3
Full Time: 2,930
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
1,194
Associate: 0
Bachelor's: 1,128
Master's: 56
Doctoral: 10
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Online Degrees01,194
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Goodwin University
Student Age:
Adult
Online:
Minimal
2020 Tuition
$20,898
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Goodwin University is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and minimal programs completed were offered online. Associate degrees are the most popular at Goodwin University. In 2020, 527 associate degrees were completed. In addition, 177 bachelor's degrees, 46 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
3,027
Part Time: 2,585
Full Time: 442
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
750
Associate: 527
Bachelor's: 177
Master's: 46
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
13%
Online Degrees94656
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Fairfield University
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
Minimal
2020 Tuition
$49,830
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Fairfield University is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Fairfield University. In 2020, 1,142 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 404 master's degrees, and 47 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
4,250
Part Time: 91
Full Time: 4,159
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
1,593
Associate: 0
Bachelor's: 1,142
Master's: 404
Doctoral: 47
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
1%
Online Degrees221,571
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Mitchell College
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
None
2020 Tuition
$34,050
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Mitchell College is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Mitchell College. In 2020, 129 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 12 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
597
Part Time: 19
Full Time: 578
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
141
Associate: 12
Bachelor's: 129
Master's: 0
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Online Degrees0141
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Public Colleges & Universities in Connecticut
There are 7 four-year public colleges located in Connecticut. About 46,816 students were enrolled in undergraduate programs, and about 16,611 degrees were completed at public colleges in Connecticut. Tuition shown reflects in-state rates.
Western Connecticut State University
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
Minimal
2020 Tuition
$11,344
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Western Connecticut State University is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Western Connecticut State University. In 2020, 971 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 10 associate degrees, 170 master's degrees, and 16 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
4,752
Part Time: 680
Full Time: 4,072
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
1,167
Associate: 10
Bachelor's: 971
Master's: 170
Doctoral: 16
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
1%
Online Degrees161,151
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Central Connecticut State University
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
Minimal
2020 Tuition
$11,068
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Central Connecticut State University is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Central Connecticut State University. In 2020, 1,946 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 554 master's degrees, and 30 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
8,817
Part Time: 1,574
Full Time: 7,243
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
2,530
Associate: 0
Bachelor's: 1,946
Master's: 554
Doctoral: 30
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
2%
Online Degrees442,486
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Eastern Connecticut State University
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
Minimal
2020 Tuition
$11,846
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Eastern Connecticut State University is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Eastern Connecticut State University. In 2020, 1,181 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 4 associate degrees, 90 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
4,425
Part Time: 368
Full Time: 4,057
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
1,275
Associate: 4
Bachelor's: 1,181
Master's: 90
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
2%
Online Degrees241,251
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Charter Oak State College
Student Age:
Adult
Online:
All
2020 Tuition
$8,553
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Charter Oak State College is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and all programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Charter Oak State College. In 2020, 428 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 48 associate degrees, 17 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
1,474
Part Time: 1,088
Full Time: 386
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
493
Associate: 48
Bachelor's: 428
Master's: 17
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Online Degrees4930
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
United States Coast Guard Academy
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
None
2020 Tuition
N/A
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
No
Non-Profit
Yes
United States Coast Guard Academy is a non-accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at United States Coast Guard Academy. In 2020, 250 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
1,069
Part Time: 0
Full Time: 1,069
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
250
Associate: 0
Bachelor's: 250
Master's: 0
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Online Degrees0250
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Southern Connecticut State University
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
Minimal
2020 Tuition
$11,446
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Southern Connecticut State University is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Southern Connecticut State University. In 2020, 1,692 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 470 master's degrees, and 16 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
7,694
Part Time: 904
Full Time: 6,790
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
2,178
Associate: 0
Bachelor's: 1,692
Master's: 470
Doctoral: 16
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
1%
Online Degrees292,149
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
University of Connecticut
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
None
2020 Tuition
$17,226
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
University of Connecticut is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of Connecticut. In 2020, 6,118 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 26 associate degrees, 1,824 master's degrees, and 750 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
18,585
Part Time: 435
Full Time: 18,150
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
8,718
Associate: 26
Bachelor's: 6,118
Master's: 1,824
Doctoral: 750
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Online Degrees58,713
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Community Colleges in Connecticut
There are 12 community colleges in Connecticut where students can earn 2-year associate degrees. In 2020, about 40,153 students were enrolled in undergraduate courses at community colleges in Connecticut, and about 4,750 associate degrees were completed. Tuition shown reflects in-state rates.
Middlesex Community College
Student Age:
Mixed
Online:
None
2020 Tuition
$4,476
School Type
2-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Middlesex Community College is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online.
UG Enrollment
2,118
Part Time: 1,282
Full Time: 836
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
323
Associate: 323
Bachelor's: 0
Master's: 0
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Online Degrees0323
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Tunxis Community College
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
Some
2020 Tuition
$4,556
School Type
2-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Tunxis Community College is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online.
UG Enrollment
3,381
Part Time: 1,918
Full Time: 1,463
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
381
Associate: 381
Bachelor's: 0
Master's: 0
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
59%
Online Degrees224157
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Housatonic Community College
Student Age:
Mixed
Online:
None
2020 Tuition
$4,486
School Type
2-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Housatonic Community College is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online.
UG Enrollment
4,434
Part Time: 2,908
Full Time: 1,526
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
351
Associate: 351
Bachelor's: 0
Master's: 0
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Online Degrees0351
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Three Rivers Community College
Student Age:
Mixed
Online:
Minimal
2020 Tuition
$4,556
School Type
2-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Three Rivers Community College is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and minimal programs completed were offered online.
UG Enrollment
2,957
Part Time: 1,909
Full Time: 1,048
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
471
Associate: 471
Bachelor's: 0
Master's: 0
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
22%
Online Degrees102369
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Naugatuck Valley Community College
Student Age:
Mixed
Online:
None
2020 Tuition
$4,516
School Type
2-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Naugatuck Valley Community College is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online.
UG Enrollment
5,490
Part Time: 3,402
Full Time: 2,088
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
719
Associate: 719
Bachelor's: 0
Master's: 0
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Online Degrees0719
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Manchester Community College
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
Minimal
2020 Tuition
$4,476
School Type
2-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Manchester Community College is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online.
UG Enrollment
5,033
Part Time: 3,235
Full Time: 1,798
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
571
Associate: 571
Bachelor's: 0
Master's: 0
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
5%
Online Degrees29542
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Northwestern Connecticut Community College
Student Age:
Mixed
Online:
None
2020 Tuition
$4,506
School Type
2-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Northwestern Connecticut Community College is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online.
UG Enrollment
1,052
Part Time: 624
Full Time: 428
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
139
Associate: 139
Bachelor's: 0
Master's: 0
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Online Degrees0139
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Norwalk Community College
Student Age:
Mixed
Online:
None
2020 Tuition
$4,546
School Type
2-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Norwalk Community College is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online.
UG Enrollment
4,252
Part Time: 2,688
Full Time: 1,564
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
582
Associate: 582
Bachelor's: 0
Master's: 0
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Online Degrees0582
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Asnuntuck Community College
Student Age:
Mixed
Online:
None
2020 Tuition
$4,556
School Type
2-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Asnuntuck Community College is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online.
UG Enrollment
1,224
Part Time: 669
Full Time: 555
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
142
Associate: 142
Bachelor's: 0
Master's: 0
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Online Degrees0142
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Capital Community College
Student Age:
Mixed
Online:
None
2020 Tuition
$4,556
School Type
2-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Capital Community College is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online.
UG Enrollment
2,791
Part Time: 2,107
Full Time: 684
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
303
Associate: 303
Bachelor's: 0
Master's: 0
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Online Degrees1302
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Quinebaug Valley Community College
Student Age:
Mixed
Online:
None
2020 Tuition
$4,506
School Type
2-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Quinebaug Valley Community College is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online.
UG Enrollment
1,175
Part Time: 686
Full Time: 489
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
132
Associate: 132
Bachelor's: 0
Master's: 0
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Online Degrees0132
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Gateway Community College
Student Age:
Mixed
Online:
None
2020 Tuition
$4,496
School Type
2-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Gateway Community College is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online.
UG Enrollment
6,246
Part Time: 4,345
Full Time: 1,901
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
636
Associate: 636
Bachelor's: 0
Master's: 0
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Online Degrees0636
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Connecticut Job Market & Opportunities
What happens after you earn your college degree in Connecticut? What's the Connecticut job market outlook? Get a snapshot of jobs and careers, including annual job openings, median earnings and more.
In 2021, there were about 1,608,478 jobs in Connecticut. From 2020-2021, job growth in Connecticut was below the national average, at -0.2%. There were 169,502 job openings in the state. In terms of earnings, workers in Connecticut do better than the national average, with an average hourly pay of $22.97.
# of Jobs (2021)
1,608,478
% of Change (20-21)
--0.2%
National Avg: +0.8%
Median Earnings
$22.97/hr
National Avg: $16.88/hr
Annual Openings
169,502