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Best Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in Connecticut

2023 Best Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in Connecticut

13 Schools Ranked
$29,509 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$22,207 Avg Student Debt

It's not easy to decide which trade school program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Trade College Search has created its Best Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in Connecticut ranking. Our analysis looked at 13 schools in Connecticut to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.

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Top Trade Bachelor's Degree Schools in Connecticut

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

Charter Oak State College

New Britain, Connecticut
443 Total Awards
$8,254 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,125 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Charter Oak State College to be the best school for trade school students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Connecticut. Located in New Britain, Connecticut, the small public school handed out 443 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.

Students from Connecticut who attend Charter Oak State College full time pay an average of $8,254 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,796. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,125 in loans while pursuing their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, Charter Oak State College is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

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#2

Quinnipiac University

Hamden, Connecticut
1,770 Total Awards
$51,790 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,822 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Quinnipiac University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Connecticut list. This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is located in Hamden, Connecticut, and it awarded 1,770 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The average tuition and fees at Quinnipiac is $51,790. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,822 in student loans.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Quinnipiac. In fact, around 56% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#3

Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, Connecticut
1,475 Total Awards
$46,580 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,815 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 13 schools in Connecticut that were part of this year’s ranking, Sacred Heart University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in Fairfield, Connecticut, the fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 1,475 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $46,580 to cover tuition and fees at Sacred Heart. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Sacred Heart accumulate an average of $23,815 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Sacred Heart. In fact, around 39% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

Full Sacred Heart University Report

#4

Central Connecticut State University

New Britain, Connecticut
1,676 Total Awards
$12,106 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,599 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Central Connecticut State University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Connecticut list. CCSU is a medium-sized public school situated in New Britain, Connecticut. It awarded 1,676 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at CCSU is $12,106. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $24,994. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,599 in student loans.

One thing to take note of is that CCSU does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 23% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Central Connecticut State University Report

#5

University of New Haven

West Haven, Connecticut
1,101 Total Awards
$44,184 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,141 Avg Student Debt

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of New Haven helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best trade school schools in Connecticut. University of New Haven is a private not-for-profit institution located in West Haven, Connecticut. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1,101 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

University of New Haven does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $44,184. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,141 in student loans.

University of New Haven does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 76% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#6

University of Hartford

West Hartford, Connecticut
878 Total Awards
$46,148 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,594 Avg Student Debt

University of Hartford did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. UHart is located in West Hartford, Connecticut and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 878 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

UHart does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $46,148. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,594 in student loans.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at UHart. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 8% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#7

University of Saint Joseph

West Hartford, Connecticut
232 Total Awards
$44,006 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,519 Avg Student Debt

University of Saint Joseph did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in West Hartford, Connecticut, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 232 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.

If you want to attend USJ, expect to pay an average of $44,006 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,519 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at USJ. During the 2020-2021 year, about 46% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#8

University of Connecticut

Storrs, Connecticut
5,690 Total Awards
$19,434 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,882 Avg Student Debt

University of Connecticut came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Connecticut ranking. Located in Storrs, Connecticut, the large public school awarded 5,690 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.

Students from Connecticut who attend UCONN full time pay an average of $19,434 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $42,102. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,882 in student loans.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UCONN. In fact, around 54% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

Full University of Connecticut Report

#9

University of Bridgeport

Bridgeport, Connecticut
513 Total Awards
$35,760 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,254 Avg Student Debt

University of Bridgeport came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Connecticut ranking. Located in Bridgeport, Connecticut, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 513 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.

If you want to attend UBridgeport, expect to pay an average of $35,760 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UBridgeport accumulate an average of $25,254 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

UBridgeport 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 2020-2021 about 52% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#10

Southern Connecticut State University

New Haven, Connecticut
1,654 Total Awards
$12,414 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,559 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #10, Southern Connecticut State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in New Haven, Connecticut, the medium-sized public school awarded 1,654 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at SCSU is $12,414. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $25,302. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,559 in student loans.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since SCSU does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 62% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Southern Connecticut State University Report

#11

Eastern Connecticut State University

Willimantic, Connecticut
983 Total Awards
$12,910 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,824 Avg Student Debt

Eastern Connecticut State University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Connecticut ranking. Located in Willimantic, Connecticut, the small public school handed out 983 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.

Students from Connecticut who attend ECSU full time pay an average of $12,910 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $16,146. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,824 in loans while pursuing their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since ECSU does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 6% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Eastern Connecticut State University Report

#12

Albertus Magnus College

New Haven, Connecticut
266 Total Awards
$37,682 Average Tuition & Fees
$31,804 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #12, Albertus Magnus College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in New Haven, Connecticut, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 266 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.

The average tuition and fees at Albertus Magnus is $37,682. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $31,804 in student loans.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Albertus Magnus. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 55% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#13

Western Connecticut State University

Danbury, Connecticut
909 Total Awards
$12,345 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,180 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #13, Western Connecticut State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Western Connecticut State University is a small public school located in Danbury, Connecticut that handed out 909 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Connecticut pay an average of $12,345 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend WestConn. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $25,239. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,180 in student loans.

One thing to take note of is that WestConn does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 51% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Western Connecticut State University Report

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 13 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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