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2023 Best General Education Master's Degree Schools in Connecticut

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Finding the Best General Education Master's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 348 degrees and certificates were awarded to general education students who went to a Connecticut college or university. This makes it the #11 most popular major in the state.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Grad Degree Search has created its Best General Education Master's Degree Schools in Connecticut ranking. This report analyzed 9 schools in Connecticut to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best General Education Master’s Degree Schools in Connecticut

Check out the education master's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Connecticut Schools for a Master's in General Education

#1

Fairfield University

Fairfield, CT

Our analysis found Fairfield University to be the best school for general education students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Connecticut. Located in the large suburb of Fairfield, Fairfield U is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

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#2

Quinnipiac University

Hamden, CT

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Quinnipiac University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best General Education Master’s Degree Schools in Connecticut list. Quinnipiac is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Hamden.

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#3

Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, CT

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Sacred Heart University is a great place for general education students working on their master’s degree. Located in the suburb of Fairfield, Sacred Heart is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

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#4

University of Saint Joseph

West Hartford, CT

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Saint Joseph. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best General Education Master’s Degree Schools in Connecticut list. USJ is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of West Hartford.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Western Connecticut State University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best General Education Master’s Degree Schools in Connecticut list. WestConn is a small public school located in the small city of Danbury.

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Central Connecticut State University ranked #6 on this year’s Best General Education Master’s Degree Schools in Connecticut list. Located in the suburb of New Britain, CCSU is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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#7

University of Bridgeport

Bridgeport, CT

University of Bridgeport ranked #7 on this year’s Best General Education Master’s Degree Schools in Connecticut list. Located in the midsize city of Bridgeport, UBridgeport is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#8

Post University

Waterbury, CT

Post University ranked #8 on this year’s Best General Education Master’s Degree Schools in Connecticut list. Post University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the midsize suburb of Waterbury.

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Southern Connecticut State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best General Education Master’s Degree Schools in Connecticut ranking. SCSU is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of New Haven.

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Best General Education Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Best General Education Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Massachusetts 1,032
Rhode Island 34
New Hampshire 231
Maine 69
Vermont 96

General Education is one of 14 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Educational Administration 45,458
Teacher Education Grade Specific 34,451
Special Education 25,158
Teacher Education Subject Specific 20,616
Curriculum & Instruction 19,784

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 9 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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