Connecticut’s Best Colleges

Top 31 Schools Ranked for Employment Resources, Variety of Programs, Career Outcomes

SAN FRANCISCO (PR WEB) April 06, 2017 – LearnHowToBecome.org, a leading resource provider for higher education and career information, has released its list of Connecticut's best colleges and universities for 2017. Of the 19 four-year schools that made the list, Yale University, Fairfield University, Quinnipiac University, University of Hartford and University of Connecticut scored highest. Of the 12 two-year schools that were also included, Capital Community College, Manchester Community College, Naugatuck Valley Community College, Three Rivers Community College and Gateway Community College were the top five schools. A full list of the 31 schools is included below.

“As Connecticut's job market fluctuates, many people consider earning a certificate or degree to help change or bolster their career,” said Wes Ricketts, senior vice president of LearnHowToBecome.org. “These Connecticut schools have proven themselves with solid educational programs, but have also taken extra steps to provide resources that translate into career success for students.”

To be included on Connecticut's “Best Colleges” list, schools must be regionally accredited, not-for-profit institutions. Each college is also scored on additional metrics such as employment resources, academic counseling, financial aid availability, annual alumni earnings 10 years after entering college, student/teacher ratios and graduation rates.

Complete details on each college, their individual scores and the data and methodology used to determine the LearnHowToBecome.org “Best Colleges in Connecticut” list, visit https://www.learnhowtobecome.org/online-universities-and-colleges/connecticut/

• Albertus Magnus College
• Central Connecticut State University
• Connecticut College
• Eastern Connecticut State University
• Fairfield University
• Goodwin College
• Mitchell College
• Quinnipiac University
• Sacred Heart University
• Southern Connecticut State University
• Trinity College
• University of Bridgeport
• University of Connecticut
• University of Hartford
• University of New Haven
• University of Saint Joseph
• Wesleyan University
• Western Connecticut State University
• Yale University

The Best Two-Year Colleges in Connecticut for 2017 include:

• Asnuntuck Community College
• Capital Community College
• Gateway Community College
• Housatonic Community College
• Manchester Community College
• Middlesex Community College
• Naugatuck Valley Community College
• Northwestern Connecticut Community College
• Norwalk Community College
• Quinebaug Valley Community College
• Three Rivers Community College
• Tunxis Community College

LearnHowToBecome.org was founded in 2013 to provide data and expert driven information about employment opportunities and the education needed to land the perfect career. Our materials cover a wide range of professions, industries and degree programs, and are designed for people who want to choose, change or advance their careers. We also provide helpful resources and guides that address social issues, financial aid and other special interest in higher education. Information from LearnHowtoBecome.org has proudly been featured by more than 700 educational institutions.

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