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2023 best colleges in Connecticut

Connecticut is most well-known for hosting Yale University, one of the world’s most prestigious institutions, but don’t sleep on the University of Connecticut, a renowned university in terms of academics, research, and sports. The close proximity to New York City provides students with seemingly endless opportunities for internships and professional development. Other schools, like Trinity College and the University of New Haven, lure students in with thriving nightlife scenes and urban settings.

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#1 in Connecticut | #106 in Education nationally
Economic score: 4.24

The Economic Score is the combination of payback and earningsplus, and is how we determine a school’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

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Net cost: $19,290

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Payback: 4.6 years

Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.

Earnings: $44,335

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

EarningsPlus: + $3,418

EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.

Admission rate: 73%
Graduation rate: 60%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

#2 in Connecticut | #136 in Education nationally
Economic score: 4.64

The Economic Score is the combination of payback and earningsplus, and is how we determine a school’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

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Net cost: $16,723

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Payback: 4.8 years

Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.

Earnings: $42,534

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

EarningsPlus: + $1,604

EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.

Admission rate: 75%
Graduation rate: 62%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

#3 in Connecticut | #455 in Education nationally
Economic score: 10.50

The Economic Score is the combination of payback and earningsplus, and is how we determine a school’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

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Net cost: $18,166

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Payback: 9.2 years

Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.

Earnings: $35,060

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

EarningsPlus: - $5,073

EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.

Admission rate: 85%
Graduation rate: 52%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

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How long does it take me to repay a bachelor's degree in education-grades & methods in Connecticut?

Years

6.3 years

The cost of the average bachelor's degree in education-grades & methods in Connecticut is covered by the new earnings of graduates in 6.3 years.

How much do graduates with bachelor's degree in education-grades & methods earn in Connecticut?

Salary

$41,235

The median bachelor's degree in education-grades & methods graduate earns $41,235 3 years after graduating.

How much does a bachelor's degree in education-grades & methods cost in Connecticut?

Net cost

$18,903

The average annual cost of a bachelor's degree in education-grades & methods is $18,903. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.