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Connecticut Graduate Schools

#26 Most Popular State/Terr. for Grad Students
22 Colleges
14,852 Yearly Graduations
$72,887 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, 14,852 students received a graduate degree in Connecticut, making it rank #26 in the nation in terms of graduations. Graduate students from Connecticut can take advantage of in-state tuition, which averages about $18,222 per year. Out-of-state graduate tuition averages $21,589. Depending on the school you go to, you may have to pay quite a bit more - or quite a bit less.

Learn more about the most popular graduate schools in the state below:

#1

University of Connecticut

Storrs, Connecticut
Public Public vs. Private
3,303 Yearly Degrees
$20,325 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, UCONN handed out 3,303 graduate degrees. This makes it the #1 most popular school in the state in this category. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Connecticut

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $17,532 $39,444
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,793 $2,793
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $974 $2,192

#2

Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
2,951 Yearly Degrees
$45,700 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Yale handed out 2,951 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #2 most popular graduate school in the state. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Yale University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $45,700 $45,700

#3

Quinnipiac University

Hamden, Connecticut
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
1,278 Yearly Degrees
$20,340 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Quinnipiac University was ranked the #3 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 1,278 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Quinnipiac University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $19,530 $19,530
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $810 $810
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,085 $1,085

#4

Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, Connecticut
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
1,214 Yearly Degrees
$34,509 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 22 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Sacred Heart ranked #4 in terms of popularity with 1,214 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Sacred Heart University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $34,509 $34,509
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $817 $817

#5

University of New Haven

West Haven, Connecticut
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
1,016 Yearly Degrees
$18,070 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

University of New Haven handed out 1,016 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #5 most popular graduate school in the state. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of New Haven

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $17,820 $17,820
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $250 $250
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $990 $990

#6

University of Hartford

West Hartford, Connecticut
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
839 Yearly Degrees
$15,202 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, UHart handed out 839 graduate degrees. This makes it the #6 most popular school in the state in this category. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Hartford

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $14,652 $14,652
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $550 $550
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $814 $814

#7

Central Connecticut State University

New Britain, Connecticut
Public Public vs. Private
721 Yearly Degrees
$12,848 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

CCSU handed out 721 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #7 most popular graduate school in the state. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Central Connecticut State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $7,674 $19,768
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $5,174 $6,304
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $714 $728

#8

University of Saint Joseph

West Hartford, Connecticut
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
634 Yearly Degrees
$15,264 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

University of Saint Joseph was ranked the #8 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 634 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Saint Joseph

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $14,328 $14,328
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $936 $936
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $796 $796

#9

University of Bridgeport

Bridgeport, Connecticut
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
629 Yearly Degrees
$21,686 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 22 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, UBridgeport ranked #9 in terms of popularity with 629 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Bridgeport

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $19,096 $19,096
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,590 $2,590
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $780 $780

#10

Southern Connecticut State University

New Haven, Connecticut
Public Public vs. Private
569 Yearly Degrees
$13,321 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

SCSU handed out 569 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #10 most popular graduate school in the state. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Southern Connecticut State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $7,797 $19,883
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $5,524 $6,654
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $430 $450

#11

Post University

Waterbury, Connecticut
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
458 Yearly Degrees
$7,700 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Post University handed out 458 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #11 most popular graduate school in the state. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Post University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $7,500 $7,500
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $200 $200
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $633 $633

#12

Fairfield University

Fairfield, Connecticut
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
451 Yearly Degrees
$19,498 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Fairfield U handed out 451 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #12 most popular graduate school in the state. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Fairfield University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $19,383 $19,383
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $115 $115
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $923 $923

#13

Western Connecticut State University

Danbury, Connecticut
Public Public vs. Private
171 Yearly Degrees
$13,253 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, WestConn handed out 171 graduate degrees. This makes it the #13 most popular school in the state in this category. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Western Connecticut State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $7,674 $19,768
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $5,579 $6,709
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $640 $640

#14

Holy Apostles College and Seminary

Cromwell, Connecticut
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
125 Yearly Degrees
$4,580 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 22 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Holy Apostles College and Seminary ranked #14 in terms of popularity with 125 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Holy Apostles College and Seminary

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $4,500 $4,500
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $80 $80
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $375 $375

#15

Albertus Magnus College

New Haven, Connecticut
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
116 Yearly Degrees
$21,928 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 22 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Albertus Magnus ranked #15 in terms of popularity with 116 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Albertus Magnus College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $21,744 $21,744
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $184 $184
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $906 $906

#16

Eastern Connecticut State University

Willimantic, Connecticut
Public Public vs. Private
101 Yearly Degrees
$13,816 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, ECSU handed out 101 graduate degrees. This makes it the #16 most popular school in the state in this category. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Eastern Connecticut State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $7,674 $19,768
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $6,142 $7,272
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $660 $660

#17

Rensselaer at Hartford

Hartford, Connecticut
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
69 Yearly Degrees

Out of the 22 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Rensselaer at Hartford ranked #17 in terms of popularity with 69 graduate degrees handed out in 2021.

#18

Wesleyan University

Middletown, Connecticut
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
68 Yearly Degrees
$61,469 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 22 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Wesleyan U ranked #18 in terms of popularity with 68 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Wesleyan University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $61,449 $61,449
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $20 $20
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,920 $1,920

#19

Goodwin College

East Hartford, Connecticut
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
54 Yearly Degrees
$13,134 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Goodwin handed out 54 graduate degrees. This makes it the #19 most popular school in the state in this category. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Goodwin College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $11,934 $11,934
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,200 $1,200
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $663 $663

#20

Hartford Seminary

Hartford, Connecticut
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
32 Yearly Degrees
$14,194 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Hartford Seminary handed out 32 graduate degrees. This makes it the #20 most popular school in the state in this category. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Hartford Seminary

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $14,094 $14,094
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $100 $100
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $783 $783

#21

Charter Oak State College

New Britain, Connecticut
Public Public vs. Private
29 Yearly Degrees
$10,104 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Charter Oak State College handed out 29 graduate degrees. This makes it the #21 most popular school in the state in this category. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Charter Oak State College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $9,288 $9,720
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $816 $816
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $516 $540

#22

Trinity College

Hartford, Connecticut
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
24 Yearly Degrees
$18,880 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 22 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Trinity Bantams ranked #22 in terms of popularity with 24 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Trinity College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $18,780 $18,780
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $100 $100
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $783 $783

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