Nursing Schools in Connecticut
There are 37 nursing schools in Connecticut. This year, we evaluated 21 schools NCLEX pass rates and net prices, and our ranking system identified the following schools as the best value schools.
The calculation we used here takes into account a school's NCLEX pass rate and the net price of attendance for a student who received the average amount of financial aid. The higher the NCLEX pass rate of the program, and the lower the cost, the better the return on investment.
Learn more about our nursing schools ranking methodology hereEach school has two separate rankings. One for the RN program and one for the LPN program. Use the Filter By options to see each list. The Sort By button allows you to sort the list by school name, cost, or rank.
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Nursing Schools Best-Value Rankings
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Northwestern Connecticut Community College
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Northwestern Connecticut Community College (NCCC) is a public two-year community college that is located in Winsted, Connecticut. This is a relatively small community college with just over 1,500 enrolled students. It was established in 1965 and has been serving the Winsted community diligently ... Programs offered
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Naugatuck Valley Community College
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Naugatuck Valley Community College (NVCC) is a two-year college that is located in Waterbury, Connecticut. This school was originally established in 1962 and it has built up a great reputation in the community. NVCC has many different programs that will allow students to pursue their dreams. ... Programs offered
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Capital Community College
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Capital Community College is a two-year institution that is located in Hartford, Connecticut. This community college is the only public undergraduate school in Hartford. The school was originally established in 1967 and has undergone many changes since then. In 1992, this school merged with the ... Programs offered
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Gateway Community College
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Gateway Community College is a two-year institution that is based out of New Haven, Connecticut. This school offers its students an excellent learning environment that focuses on preparing them for careers as professionals. There are many areas of study for students to pursue and it will be a ... Programs offered
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Three Rivers Community College
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Three Rivers Community College (TRCC) is located in Norwich, Connecticut. This school boasts 29 acres of educational facilities and is a truly great place to receive an education. Students will be able to learn and laugh as they pursue one of the many areas of study that are available. The ... Programs offered
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Norwalk Community College
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Norwalk Community College (NCC) is a two-year college that is located in Norwalk, Connecticut. This school was originally established in 1961 and it boasts just over 6,000 students. As a medium-sized community college, it offers a very good education to any students that sign up for courses. ... Programs offered
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University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus
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The University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus is a public university with undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The campus was established over 60 years ago in Waterbury, Connecticut. Waterbury is about 77 miles northeast of New York City and 33 miles southwest of Hartford. Nicknamed the Brass ... Programs offered
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University of Connecticut-Avery Point
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The University of Connecticut – Avery Point campus was founded in 1967 as a public research university. Students can enjoy a small college setting while studying at state-of-the-art academic facilities. The college is located on 72-acres of coastal land, giving students convenient access ... Programs offered
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University of Connecticut-Stamford
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The University of Connecticut Stamford campus was established in 1952, a year after UConn began offering extension courses at a former high school in Stamford. The original Stamford campus offered just five courses and now offers thirteen undergraduate degree programs, including an accelerated ... Programs offered
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Southern Connecticut State University
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Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) is a state university with the main campus in New Haven, Connecticut, making it a short trip to Boston, New York City, and local hiking trails or beaches. The university started as a two-year teacher training school in 1893. The school was renamed ... Programs offered
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Western Connecticut State University
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Central Connecticut State University
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St Vincent's College
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University of Connecticut
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The University of Connecticut is a public research university in Storrs, Connecticut founded in 1881. The main campus sits on 4,400-acres of land about a half hour’s drive from Hartford. It is one of the highest ranked public universities in the New England region and is recognized as a ... Programs offered
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Goodwin College
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University of Saint Joseph
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The University of Saint Joseph is a private Roman Catholic university in West Hartford, Connecticut. It was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1932 on an 84-acre campus. Approximately 45% of undergrads live on campus. The University of Saint Joseph is a small college, with an enrollment of ... Programs offered
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Fairfield University
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Fairfield University is a private research university in Fairfield, Connecticut. It was founded in 1942 by the Society of Jesus and is still a non-profit Jesuit Catholic university and a member of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. The university offers 43 majors and 19 minors ... Programs offered
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Sacred Heart University
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Quinnipiac University
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Quinnipiac University is a private university in Hamden, Connecticut near Sleeping Giant State Park. It was founded in 1929 and the first graduating class included just eight students. The university now serves over 9,000 students each semester and offers 58 undergrad majors and 20 graduate ... Programs offered
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Porter and Chester Institute - Stratford
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The Porter and Chester Institute of Stratford is located in Stratford, Connecticut. Students will be able to pursue several different certificate programs at this institution. It is a highly regarded technical institute that has many different avenues of study. The school is designed to help ... Programs offered
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Porter and Chester Institute - Branford
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The Porter and Chester Institute of Branford is located In Branford, Connecticut. This school is a technical institute that offers various different certificate programs. All students will be able to enjoy advanced career training that will help them to find a lucrative job in today's ... Programs offered
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Albert I Prince Technical High School
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Bridgeport Hospital School of Nursing
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Bullard-Havens Technical High School
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Eli Whitney Technical High School
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Lincoln Technical Institute-New Britain
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Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton
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Norwich Technical High School/Adult Licensed Practical Nurse Program
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Stone Academy - East Hartford
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The Stone Academy in East Hartford is located in East Hartford, Connecticut. This is a school that prides itself on providing a friendly academic environment where students can learn. Stone Academy offers all of the best resources that a student needs to find the right level of academic ... Programs offered
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Stone Academy-West Haven
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University of Hartford
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Vinal Technical High School
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W F Kaynor Technical High School
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Yale University
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Charter Oak State College
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Porter and Chester Institute Rocky Hill Campus
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Stone Academy - West Haven Campus
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Closed Nursing Schools/Campuses
The following schools are closed permanently.
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Lincoln Technical Institute - Hamden (Closed in 2014) LPN |
Connecticut's NCLEX-RN pass rate Vs. National Average
Connecticut's NCLEX-PN pass rate Vs. National Average
Connecticut Nursing Salary and Emplyment Statistics
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| Job title | Total Nurses | Jobs/1000 | Hourly | Annual | |
| Registered Nurses | 34,310 | 20.741 | $38 | $79,500 | |
| Nurse Anesthetists | 630 | 0.381 | $81 | $167,470 | |
| Nurse Midwives | 70 | 0.043 | $50 | $103,660 | |
| Nurse Practitioners | 2,220 | 1.341 | $54 | $113,130 | |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | 7,750 | 4.684 | $28 | $57,340 | |
| Nursing Assistants | 21,710 | 13.123 | $15 | $31,930 | |
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