Connecticut's nursing degree programs demonstrate exceptional career earnings, with graduates earning between $79,413 and $89,845 across 9 ranked programs. This tight earnings band—averaging $84,825—reflects the strong healthcare careers available to BSN programs graduates, positioning Connecticut nursing programs $11,356 higher than national benchmarks.
Leading the list is Fairfield University, achieving the highest program earnings at $89,845. The top tier demonstrates remarkable consistency, with University Of Bridgeport ($89,752) and Sacred Heart University ($87,679) closely following. These private colleges, comprising 56% of Connecticut's nursing landscape, showcase how focused healthcare programs translate directly into strong median earnings for graduates.
| Rank | School | Location | Earnings | Net Price | Acceptance Rate | Grad Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of BridgeportPrivate | Bridgeport, CT | $123,148 Median Nursing Earnings | $27,238 | 83.0% | 41.2% |
| #2 | University Of HartfordPrivate | West Hartford, CT | $104,301 Median Nursing Earnings | $25,925 | 95.8% | 54.4% |
| #3 | Sacred Heart UniversityPrivate | Fairfield, CT | $103,244 Median Nursing Earnings | $38,691 | 65.4% | 73.5% |
| #4 | Fairfield UniversityPrivate | Fairfield, CT | $101,831 Median Nursing Earnings | $33,302 | 33.3% | 84.3% |
| #5 | New Haven, CT | $98,870 Median Nursing Earnings | $17,736 | 91.5% | 49.9% | |
| #6 | Quinnipiac UniversityPrivate | Hamden, CT | $98,641 Median Nursing Earnings | $33,649 | 72.2% | 75.7% |
| #7 | Danbury, CT | $96,483 Median Nursing Earnings | $13,507 | 87.0% | 51.8% | |
| #8 | Storrs, CT | $92,601 Median Nursing Earnings | $15,193 | 52.4% | 83.3% | |
| #9 | New Britain, CT | $92,216 Median Nursing Earnings | $13,589 | 73.3% | 48.4% | |
| #10 | University Of Saint JosephPrivate | West Hartford, CT | $90,587 Median Nursing Earnings | $24,563 | 78.6% | 63.8% |
