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$47,399 Average Earnings
$21,440 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.

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Top Business Schools in Connecticut

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#1

Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut
$64,868 Average Earnings
$15,684 Avg Student Debt

Our rankings named Yale University the best school in Connecticut for business students working on their degree.

On average, students take out $15,684 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Yale graduates make an average of $64,868 annually.

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#2

Fairfield University

Fairfield, Connecticut
$59,065 Average Earnings
$24,662 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 19 schools in Connecticut that were part of this year’s ranking, Fairfield University landed the # 2 spot on the list.

On average, students take out $24,662 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $598 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Fairfield U graduates make an average of $59,065 annually.

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#3

Charter Oak State College

New Britain, Connecticut
$51,252 Average Earnings
$27,866 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Charter Oak State College is a great place for business students.

Degree recipients from Charter Oak State College accumulate an average of $27,866 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Charter Oak State College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $51,252 during the early years of their career.

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#4

Quinnipiac University

Hamden, Connecticut
$61,041 Average Earnings
$22,854 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 19 schools in Connecticut that were part of this year’s ranking, Quinnipiac University landed the # 4 spot on the list.

On average, students take out $22,854 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $884.After graduating from Quinnipiac, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $61,041 during the early years of their career.

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#5

University of Connecticut

Storrs, Connecticut
$51,207 Average Earnings
$22,048 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Connecticut. It ranked #5 on our list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,048 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $416, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, UCONN graduates make an average of $51,207 annually.

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#6

Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, Connecticut
$51,043 Average Earnings
$24,848 Avg Student Debt

Sacred Heart University ranked #6 on this year’s list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,848 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $657 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Sacred Heart, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $51,043 during the early years of their career.

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#7

Post University

Waterbury, Connecticut
$45,761 Average Earnings
$34,644 Avg Student Debt

Post University ranked #7 on this year’s list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $34,644 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Post University graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $45,761 during the early year of their career.

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#8

Housatonic Community College

Bridgeport, Connecticut
$28,996 Average Earnings
$13,559 Avg Student Debt

Housatonic Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students. It came in at #8 on the list.

On average, students take out $13,559 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Housatonic Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $28,996 during the early years of their career.

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#9

University of Hartford

West Hartford, Connecticut
$47,236 Average Earnings
$25,927 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #9, University of Hartford did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working.

Degree recipients from UHart accumulate an average of $25,927 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $565, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from UHart, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $47,236 during the early years of their career.

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#10

Gateway Community College

New Haven, Connecticut
$39,822 Average Earnings
$10,572 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #10, Gateway Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working.

Degree recipients from Gateway Community College accumulate an average of $10,572 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Gateway Community College graduates make an average of $39,822 annually.

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#11

Tunxis Community College

Farmington, Connecticut
$37,611 Average Earnings
$11,752 Avg Student Debt

Tunxis Community College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,752 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Tunxis Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $37,611 during the early year of their career.

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#12

Central Connecticut State University

New Britain, Connecticut
$50,974 Average Earnings
$24,350 Avg Student Debt

Central Connecticut State University landed the #12 spot in the rankings for the best business programs.

Degree recipients from CCSU accumulate an average of $24,350 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $165. During the early years of their career, CCSU graduates make an average of $50,974 annually.

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#13

University of New Haven

West Haven, Connecticut
$45,403 Average Earnings
$24,698 Avg Student Debt

University of New Haven ranked #13 on this year’s list.

On average, students take out $24,698 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $582. Once they receive their degree, University of New Haven graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $45,403 during the early year of their career.

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#14

Western Connecticut State University

Danbury, Connecticut
$39,393 Average Earnings
$24,979 Avg Student Debt

Western Connecticut State University landed the #14 spot in the rankings for the best business programs.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,979 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $242. Once they receive their degree, WestConn graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $39,393 during the early year of their career.

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#15

Eastern Connecticut State University

Willimantic, Connecticut
$36,640 Average Earnings
$22,336 Avg Student Debt

Eastern Connecticut State University landed the #15 spot in the rankings for the best business programs.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,336 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $216.After graduating from ECSU, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $36,640 during the early years of their career.

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#16

Three Rivers Community College

Norwich, Connecticut
$40,370 Average Earnings
$11,308 Avg Student Debt

Three Rivers Community College landed the #16 spot in the rankings for the best business programs.

On average, students take out $11,308 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Three Rivers Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $40,370 during the early year of their career.

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#17

Southern Connecticut State University

New Haven, Connecticut
$44,316 Average Earnings
$24,577 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #17, Southern Connecticut State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,577 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $207, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from SCSU, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $44,316 during the early years of their career.

Full Southern Connecticut State University Report

#18

Albertus Magnus College

New Haven, Connecticut
$39,474 Average Earnings
$32,135 Avg Student Debt

Albertus Magnus College landed the #18 spot in the rankings for the best business programs.

On average, students take out $32,135 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Albertus Magnus, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $39,474 during the early years of their career.

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#19

University of Bridgeport

Bridgeport, Connecticut
$45,763 Average Earnings
$28,053 Avg Student Debt

University of Bridgeport ranked #19 on this year’s list.

Degree recipients from UBridgeport accumulate an average of $28,053 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $258 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, UBridgeport graduates make an average of $45,763 annually.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 19 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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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