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$6,728 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$17,270 Avg Student Debt

Today's business students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamp with offerings that you might find attractive.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Business Degree Central has developed this <nil> ranking. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school us, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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Top Business Associate Degree Schools in Connecticut

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

Post University

Waterbury, Connecticut
$15,458 Average Tuition & Fees
$35,442 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Post University to be the best school for business students who want to pursue a associate degree in Connecticut.

The average tuition and fees at Post University is $15,458. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $35,442 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Post University. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 94% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Post University Report

#2

Gateway Community College

New Haven, Connecticut
$4,496 Average Tuition & Fees
$10,572 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Gateway Community College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s list.

Students from Connecticut who attend Gateway Community College full time pay an average of $4,496 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $13,448. On average, associate degree students take out $10,572 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Gateway Community College. In fact, around 98% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#3

Housatonic Community College

Bridgeport, Connecticut
$4,496 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,555 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Housatonic Community College is a great place for business students working on their associate degree.

Full-time students from Connecticut pay an average of $4,496 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Housatonic Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $13,448. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,555 in student loans.

Online courses are available at Housatonic Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 95% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Housatonic Community College Report

#4

Tunxis Community College

Farmington, Connecticut
$4,596 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,903 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 5 schools in Connecticut that were part of this year’s ranking, Tunxis Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list.

Students from Connecticut who attend Tunxis Community College full time pay an average of $4,596 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $13,548. Associate Degree recipients from Tunxis Community College accumulate an average of $11,903 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

One thing to take note of is that Tunxis Community College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 73% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Tunxis Community College Report

#5

Three Rivers Community College

Norwich, Connecticut
$4,596 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,308 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Three Rivers Community College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s list.

Students from Connecticut who attend Three Rivers Community College full time pay an average of $4,596 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $13,548. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,308 in student loans.

Three Rivers Community College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 94% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 5 schools only.

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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