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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.

View our full ranking methodology.

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. Charter Oak State College is a small public school located in New Britain, Connecticut that handed out 443 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Connecticut pay an average of $8,254 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Charter Oak State College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,796. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Charter Oak State College accumulate an average of $22,125 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Charter Oak State College is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class 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 join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Quinnipiac University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Connecticut list. Quinnipiac University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in Hamden, Connecticut that handed out 1,770 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $51,790 to cover tuition and fees at Quinnipiac. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,822 in student loans.

Online courses are available at Quinnipiac, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2020-2021 year, about 56% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#3

Sacred Heart University

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

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Sacred Heart University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Connecticut list. Sacred Heart is located in Fairfield, Connecticut and has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,475 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

The average tuition and fees at Sacred Heart is $46,580. 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 $23,815 in student loans.

Online courses are available at Sacred Heart, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2020-2021 year, about 39% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#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 located in New Britain, Connecticut and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,676 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

In-state students pay an average of $12,106 in tuition and fees if they attend CCSU full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $24,994. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,599 in loans while pursuing their degree.

CCSU does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 23% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#5

University of New Haven

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

Out of the 13 schools in Connecticut that were part of this year’s ranking, University of New Haven landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in West Haven, Connecticut, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 1,101 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.

The average tuition and fees at University of New Haven is $44,184. 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 $23,141 in student loans.

One thing to take note of is that University of New Haven does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 76% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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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 ranked #6 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Connecticut list. University of Hartford is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in West Hartford, Connecticut that handed out 878 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

If you want to attend UHart, expect to pay an average of $46,148 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could 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.

Online courses are available at UHart, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 8% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

Full University of Hartford Report

#7

University of Saint Joseph

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

With a ranking of #7, University of Saint Joseph did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. University of Saint Joseph is a small private not-for-profit school located in West Hartford, Connecticut that handed out 232 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $44,006 to cover tuition and fees at USJ. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from USJ accumulate an average of $26,519 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at USJ. In fact, around 46% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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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 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 #8 on the list. Located in Storrs, Connecticut, the large public school awarded 5,690 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Connecticut pay an average of $19,434 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UCONN. Out-of-state students pay an average of $42,102. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $20,882 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Online courses are available at UCONN, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2020-2021 about 54% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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. UBridgeport is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Bridgeport, Connecticut. It awarded 513 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The average tuition and fees at UBridgeport is $35,760. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $25,254 in loans while pursuing 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. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 52% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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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

Southern Connecticut State University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Connecticut list. SCSU is a medium-sized public school situated in New Haven, Connecticut. It awarded 1,654 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $12,414 in tuition and fees if they attend SCSU full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $25,302. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from SCSU accumulate an average of $22,559 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since SCSU does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 62% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#11

Eastern Connecticut State University

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

Eastern Connecticut State University 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 #11 on the list. This small public school is located in Willimantic, Connecticut, and it awarded 983 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at ECSU is $12,910. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $16,146. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,824 in student loans.

One thing to take note of is that ECSU does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 6% took at least some of their classes online.

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#12

Albertus Magnus College

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

Albertus Magnus College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Connecticut ranking. Located in New Haven, Connecticut, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 266 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.

If you want to attend Albertus Magnus, expect to pay an average of $37,682 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could 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 $31,804 in student loans.

Online courses are available at Albertus Magnus, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2020-2021 year, about 55% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#13

Western Connecticut State University

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

Western Connecticut State University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Connecticut list. WestConn is a small public school situated in Danbury, Connecticut. It awarded 909 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $12,345 in tuition and fees if they attend WestConn full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $25,239. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from WestConn accumulate an average of $23,180 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Online courses are available at WestConn, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 51% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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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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