Nursing Schools in Connecticut (2026)

24 accredited nursing programs found

Nursing Schools

7 / 17

Public / Private

$12,187

Avg Public Tuition

58.4%

Avg Grad Rate

Connecticut has 24 nursing-relevant schools in this directory, with an unusually private-tilted split of 7 public and 17 private institutions. Average in-state tuition is $28,211, with public schools averaging $12,187 and private schools averaging $36,839. The 25th-to-75th-percentile tuition band runs from $13,292 to $45,730 — among the wider tuition spreads of any state, driven by the high-tuition private universities. The cheapest tracked program is Connecticut State Community College at $5,092 per year, and the largest by undergraduate enrollment is also Connecticut State Community College at approximately 32,292 (the consolidated multi-campus system).

Across Connecticut programs the average graduation rate is 58.4 percent and the average retention rate is 72.5 percent. Median post-graduation earnings average $56,469 — among the higher in this group — and median federal debt at graduation averages $21,326. The state's healthcare employer base includes Yale New Haven Health, Hartford HealthCare, Trinity Health Of New England, and Bristol Health.

Registered Nurse Market in Connecticut

BLS wage and employment data for registered nurses

+5% projected growth

10th Percentile

$66,320

Median

$89,990

90th Percentile

$130,710

Employment

35,010

Openings

193,100

Registered Nurse Salary in Connecticut

Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024

Median Salary

$89,990

Mean Salary

$95,350

Entry Level (10th %)

$66,320

Experienced (90th %)

$130,710

RNs Employed: 35,010

vs National Median: -4% (below $93,600)

Job Growth (2023-2033): +5%

Average Tuition

$28,211

Matches the Connecticut average of $28,211.

Graduation Rate

58.4%

0.0%

Matches the Connecticut average of 58.4%.

Median Earnings

$56,469

Matches the Connecticut median of $56,469.

Tuition Overview

Avg Public Tuition	$12,187
Lowest Tuition	$5,092
Highest Tuition	$56,360
Avg Private Tuition	$36,839

Student Outcomes

Avg Graduation Rate	58.4%
Avg Earnings After Grad	$54,602
Avg Student Debt	$21,326
Total Enrollment	129,146

Most Affordable Nursing Schools in Connecticut

#1 Lowest

Connecticut State Community College

$5,092

#2 Lowest

Charter Oak State College

$8,506

#3 Lowest

Central Connecticut State University

$12,460

#4 Lowest

Western Connecticut State University

$12,763

#5 Lowest

Southern Connecticut State University

$12,828

Highest Graduation Rates in Connecticut

#1 Grad Rate

American Institute of Healthcare & Technology

100.0%

#2 Grad Rate

University of Connecticut

Quinnipiac University

All Nursing Schools in Connecticut

Institution	City	Type	Tuition (In-State)	Grad Rate	Earnings After	Enrollment
Connecticut State Community College	Hartford	Public	$5,092	18.9%	$41,344	32,292
University of Connecticut	Storrs	Public	$20,366	83.8%	$73,997	19,147
Post University	Waterbury	For-Profit	$17,100	35.3%	$38,696	18,975
Central Connecticut State University	New Britain	Public	$12,460	49.3%	$58,562	7,670
Sacred Heart University	Fairfield	Private	$48,460	74.5%	$75,059	6,904
Quinnipiac University	Hamden	Private	$53,090	77.3%	$83,759	6,208
Southern Connecticut State University	New Haven	Public	$12,828	47.8%	$55,043	6,180
Fairfield University	Fairfield	Private	$56,360	83.8%	$88,794	4,938
University of New Haven	West Haven	Private	$45,730	59.3%	$60,126	4,799
University of Hartford	West Hartford	Private	$47,647	58.3%	$60,823	4,032
Western Connecticut State University	Danbury	Public	$12,763	50.2%	$59,115	3,434
Eastern Connecticut State University	Willimantic	Public	$13,292	58.1%	$56,469	3,377
Goodwin University	East Hartford	Private	$21,198	58.3%	$43,596	2,761
Charter Oak State College	New Britain	Public	$8,506	N/A	$64,209	1,620
University of Bridgeport	Bridgeport	Private	$35,760	48.1%	$50,323	1,450
Porter & Chester Institute	Bridgeport	For-Profit	$14,349	49.4%	$41,588	1,405
Albertus Magnus College	New Haven	Private	$39,924	46.1%	$60,144	882
University of Saint Joseph	West Hartford	Private	$45,908	69.7%	$59,908	825
Lincoln Technical Institute-New Britain	New Britain	For-Profit	N/A	53.9%	$38,683	783
Mitchell College	New London	Private	$39,050	44.1%	$39,115	421
American Institute-West Hartford	West Hartford	For-Profit	N/A	56.3%	$28,710	396
Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden	Hamden	For-Profit	$14,337	43.2%	$42,914	333
Cortiva Institute	Cromwell	For-Profit	N/A	76.9%	$34,866	220
American Institute of Healthcare & Technology	Stratford	For-Profit	N/A	100.0%	N/A	94

Nursing Schools by City in Connecticut

New Britain 3 West Hartford 3 Bridgeport 2 Fairfield 2 Hamden 2 New Haven 2

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many nursing schools are in Connecticut?

There are 24 nursing schools in Connecticut, including 7 public and 17 private institutions.

What is the average nursing school tuition in Connecticut?

Average in-state tuition across nursing schools in Connecticut is $28,211. Tuition ranges from $5,092 to $56,360 where data is available.

What is the average graduation rate for nursing schools in Connecticut?

The average graduation rate is 58.4%, with American Institute of Healthcare & Technology reporting the highest rate at 100.0%.

What is the average retention rate in Connecticut?

The average retention rate across nursing schools in Connecticut is 72.5%.

What do graduates from nursing schools in Connecticut earn?

The median schoolwide earnings figure among these institutions is $56,469 10 years after entry. This is institution-level outcomes data rather than nursing-only wage data.

What is the average student debt at nursing schools in Connecticut?

Average median debt among nursing schools in Connecticut is $21,326.

How much do registered nurses earn in Connecticut?

Registered nurses earn a median annual salary of $89,990, with the 10th percentile at $66,320 and the 90th percentile at $130,710.

What is the RN job outlook for Connecticut?

The RN occupation shows projected growth of 5% in this state, with 35,010 registered nurses employed in the latest BLS wage data.

Connecticut Nursing Market Context

BLS data for Connecticut shows an RN median annual wage of $89,990 and a mean of $95,350. The 10th to 90th percentile range runs from $66,320 to $130,710. Statewide RN employment is approximately 35,010 and the projected growth rate is 5 percent.

Median program debt of $21,326 against an $89,990 RN median wage produces a workable payback profile, but graduates of the higher-cost private programs face meaningful pressure compared to those who reach licensure through the consolidated community-college system. The 90th-percentile figure of $130,710 reflects what experienced and certified Connecticut RNs can reach, particularly in Yale New Haven and Hartford HealthCare academic medical centers. The state's high cost of living, especially in Fairfield County, captures a substantial share of the wage advantage relative to lower-cost neighboring Massachusetts and Rhode Island markets.

Nursing Programs in Other States

California 286 New York 193 Florida 184 Pennsylvania 159 Texas 159 Ohio 145 Illinois 119 North Carolina 101 Missouri 79 Georgia 78