Connecticut's Online Colleges by the Numbers
Online associate, bachelor's, masters, and doctoral degree completions at institutions in Connecticut have been growing over the past 5 years. In 2024, students completed 21,234 degree programs that were offered 100% online by Connecticut's colleges and universities. That was an increase of 142% from completions reported in 2020.
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Best Nonprofit Online Colleges Serving Connecticut
There are at least 35 nonprofit 4-year schools serving Connecticut, where students completed 14,495 distance education degree programs. Of those schools, 23 were private nonprofit institutions and 12 were public schools. Browse through the listing below to learn more about these nonprofit online colleges serving Connecticut, including an estimate about online degree availability and popular online degree programs. Tuition shown reflects in-state rates.
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Franklin offers more than 50 online bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctoral programs in Connecticut. Franklin University is an institutionally nonprofit 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 Franklin University. In 2024, 1,602 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 98 associate degrees, 840 master's degrees, and 65 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
100%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
2,605
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Accredited
Non-Profit
Fairfield University is an institutionally 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 Fairfield University. In 2024, 271 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
14%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
271
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Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Connecticut is an institutionally 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. Master's degrees are the most popular at University of Connecticut. In 2024, 118 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
1%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
118
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Non-Profit
University of Connecticut is an institutionally 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. Master's degrees are the most popular at University of Connecticut. In 2024, 118 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
1%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
118
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Accredited
Non-Profit
Quinnipiac University is an institutionally 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. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Quinnipiac University. In 2024, 667 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 470 master's degrees, and 192 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
46%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
1,329
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Accredited
Non-Profit
Hartford International University for Religion and Peace is an institutionally 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 International University for Religion and Peace. In 2024, 20 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
65%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
20
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Non-Profit
University of Bridgeport is an institutionally 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. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of Bridgeport. In 2024, 267 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 200 master's degrees, and 35 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
34%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
502
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Accredited
Non-Profit
University of New Haven is an institutionally 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 New Haven. In 2024, 727 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 101 bachelor's degrees, and 10 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
27%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
838
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Accredited
Non-Profit
Southern Connecticut State University is an institutionally 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. Master's degrees are the most popular at Southern Connecticut State University. In 2024, 173 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 36 bachelor's degrees, and 21 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
10%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
230
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Accredited
Non-Profit
Holy Apostles College and Seminary is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and all programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Holy Apostles College and Seminary. In 2024, 98 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 19 associate degrees, 58 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
100%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
175
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Accredited
Non-Profit
Fairfield University is an institutionally 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 Fairfield University. In 2024, 271 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
14%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
271
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Accredited
Non-Profit
Charter Oak State College is an institutionally 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 2024, 437 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 57 associate degrees, 32 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
100%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
526
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Accredited
Non-Profit
Albertus Magnus College is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Albertus Magnus College. In 2024, 191 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 16 associate degrees, 128 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
89%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
335
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Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Hartford is an institutionally 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 University of Hartford. In 2024, 505 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 3 associate degrees, 50 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
34%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
558
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Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Bridgeport is an institutionally 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. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of Bridgeport. In 2024, 267 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 200 master's degrees, and 35 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
34%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
502
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Accredited
Non-Profit
Western Connecticut State University is an institutionally 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. Master's degrees are the most popular at Western Connecticut State University. In 2024, 79 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 37 bachelor's degrees, and 9 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
13%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
125
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Accredited
Non-Profit
University of New Haven is an institutionally 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 New Haven. In 2024, 727 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 101 bachelor's degrees, and 10 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
27%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
838
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Hartford International University for Religion and Peace is an institutionally 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 International University for Religion and Peace. In 2024, 20 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
65%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
20
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Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Saint Joseph is an institutionally 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 2024, 194 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
30%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
194
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Accredited
Non-Profit
Mitchell College is an institutionally 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. Associate degrees are the most popular at Mitchell College. In 2024, 7 distance education associate degrees were completed. In addition, 4 bachelor's degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
10%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
11
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Accredited
Non-Profit
Western Connecticut State University is an institutionally 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. Master's degrees are the most popular at Western Connecticut State University. In 2024, 79 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 37 bachelor's degrees, and 9 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
13%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
125
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Sacred Heart University is an institutionally 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 Sacred Heart University. In 2024, 1,085 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 556 bachelor's degrees, and 71 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
45%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
1,712
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Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Saint Joseph is an institutionally 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 2024, 194 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
30%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
194
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Central Connecticut State University is an institutionally 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. Master's degrees are the most popular at Central Connecticut State University. In 2024, 38 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
2%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
38
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Accredited
Non-Profit
Albertus Magnus College is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Albertus Magnus College. In 2024, 191 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 16 associate degrees, 128 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
89%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
335
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Holy Apostles College and Seminary is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and all programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Holy Apostles College and Seminary. In 2024, 98 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 19 associate degrees, 58 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
100%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
175
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Quinnipiac University is an institutionally 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. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Quinnipiac University. In 2024, 667 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 470 master's degrees, and 192 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
46%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
1,329
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Central Connecticut State University is an institutionally 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. Master's degrees are the most popular at Central Connecticut State University. In 2024, 38 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
2%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
38
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Accredited
Non-Profit
Eastern Connecticut State University is an institutionally 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. Master's degrees are the most popular at Eastern Connecticut State University. In 2024, 32 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
3%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
32
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Southern Connecticut State University is an institutionally 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. Master's degrees are the most popular at Southern Connecticut State University. In 2024, 173 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 36 bachelor's degrees, and 21 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
10%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
230
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Eastern Connecticut State University is an institutionally 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. Master's degrees are the most popular at Eastern Connecticut State University. In 2024, 32 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
3%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
32
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Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Hartford is an institutionally 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 University of Hartford. In 2024, 505 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 3 associate degrees, 50 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
34%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
558
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Charter Oak State College is an institutionally 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 2024, 437 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 57 associate degrees, 32 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
100%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
526
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Sacred Heart University is an institutionally 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 Sacred Heart University. In 2024, 1,085 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 556 bachelor's degrees, and 71 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
45%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
1,712
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Mitchell College is an institutionally 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. Associate degrees are the most popular at Mitchell College. In 2024, 7 distance education associate degrees were completed. In addition, 4 bachelor's degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
10%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
11
For-Profit Online Colleges in Connecticut
Get a list of four-year for-profit online colleges and universities in Connecticut here. According to 2025 data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, there were 2 for-profit 4-year schools in Connecticut where students completed 5,688 distance education degree programs.
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Non-Profit
Post University is an institutionally 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 2024, 1,319 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 671 associate degrees, 780 master's degrees, and 74 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
100%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
2,844
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Accredited
Non-Profit
Post University is an institutionally 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 2024, 1,319 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 671 associate degrees, 780 master's degrees, and 74 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
100%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
2,844
Best Online Community Colleges in Connecticut
Looking for a 2-year school or online community college in Connecticut? According to 2025 data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, there were 2 two-year schools where students completed 1,246 distance education degree programs. Browse through the listing below to learn more about each of the online community colleges in Connecticut, including an estimate about online degree availability and popular online degree programs. Tuition shown reflects in-state rates.
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Connecticut State Community College is an institutionally nonprofit 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.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
14%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
623
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Accredited
Non-Profit
Connecticut State Community College is an institutionally nonprofit 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.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
14%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
623
Best Online 2-Year Private Nonprofit Schools in Connecticut
There are at least 2 online two-year private nonprofit schools offering associate degrees in Connecticut. According to 2024 data from Lightcast™, in 2024, a total of 1,240 associate degrees were completed at those institutions. Tuition shown reflects in-state rates.
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Goodwin University is an institutionally nonprofit 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Goodwin University. In 2024, 74 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 62 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
22%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
136
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Accredited
Non-Profit
Goodwin University is an institutionally nonprofit 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Goodwin University. In 2024, 74 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 62 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
22%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
136
Best Online 2-Year Private For-Profit Schools in Connecticut
There are at least 0 online two-year private for-profit schools offering associate degrees in Connecticut. According to 2024 data from Lightcast™, in 2024, a total of 0 associate degrees were completed at those institutions. Tuition shown reflects in-state rates.