Best Nursing Programs in Connecticut (2026)
Compare 160 accredited nursing programs across 39 schools in Connecticut. Find the right fit by degree type, cost, duration, and delivery format.
160
Programs
39
Schools
$88,850
Avg RN Salary
18 mo
Fastest Program
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2023
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68
MSN Programs
23
DNP Programs
8
BSN Programs
1
ADN Programs
Nursing Education in Connecticut
Connecticut offers 160 accredited nursing programs across 39 institutions, covering degree levels from LPN certificates through doctoral programs. Registered nurses in Connecticut earn an average of $88,850 per year, with 4.2% job growth projected through 2032. 99 programs offer online or hybrid delivery, making it possible to earn your degree while working.
Connecticut does not currently participate in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so nurses must obtain separate licensure for each state in which they wish to practice. All nursing graduates must pass the NCLEX exam to obtain licensure.
Tuition for nursing programs in Connecticut starts at $13,500, with community college ADN programs generally offering the lowest cost pathway to an RN license. With an average RN salary of $88,850, even the most expensive programs typically deliver a strong return on investment within 2–4 years of graduation.
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Nursing Schools in Connecticut
39 accredited institutions offering nursing programs.
| School | Programs | Degree Types | NCLEX Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excelsior University | 2 | ADNBSN | N/A | View |
| Western Governors University | 3 | BSNMSN | 91.8% | View |
| National University | 4 | BSNMSN | N/A | View |
| Aspen University | 2 | BSNMSN | N/A | View |
| Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences | 2 | BSNMSN | 91.2% | View |
| Sacred Heart University | 4 | BSNDNPMSN | 98.0% | View |
| American Public University System | 1 | BSN | N/A | View |
| Southern New Hampshire University | 1 | BSN | N/A | View |
| Capella University | 2 | DNPMSN | N/A | View |
| Drexel University | 4 | DNPMSN | N/A | View |
| George Washington University | 3 | DNPMSN | N/A | View |
| Gonzaga University | 3 | DNPMSN | N/A | View |
| Maryville University | 3 | DNPMSN | N/A | View |
| Walden University | 3 | DNPMSN | N/A | View |
| Penn State World Campus | 2 | DNPMSN | N/A | View |
| University of Texas at Arlington | 4 | DNPMSN | N/A | View |
| Yale University | 3 | DNPMSN | N/A | View |
| Johns Hopkins University | 2 | DNPMSN | N/A | View |
| Michigan State University | 3 | DNPMSN | N/A | View |
| Grand Canyon University | 4 | DNPMSN | N/A | View |
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