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2023 Best Trade Schools in Connecticut

18 Schools Ranked
$47,698 Average Earnings
$31,832 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Best Trade Schools in Connecticut to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 18 schools in Connecticut to see which ones offered the best programs for trade school students.

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Top Trade Schools in Connecticut

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#1

Charter Oak State College

New Britain, Connecticut
612 Total Awards

Our analysis found Charter Oak State College to be the best school for trade school students in Connecticut. Charter Oak State College is a small public school situated in New Britain, Connecticut. It awarded 612 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#2

Tunxis Community College

Farmington, Connecticut
591 Total Awards

The excellent programs at Tunxis Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best trade schools in Connecticut. Located in Farmington, Connecticut, the small public school handed out 591 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#3

Gateway Community College

New Haven, Connecticut
763 Total Awards

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Gateway Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Trade Schools in Connecticut list. Gateway Community College is located in New Haven, Connecticut and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 763 degrees to qualified students.

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#4

Quinnipiac University

Hamden, Connecticut
3,108 Total Awards

Out of the 18 schools in Connecticut that were part of this year’s ranking, Quinnipiac University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in Hamden, Connecticut, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 3,108 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.

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#5

Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, Connecticut
2,886 Total Awards

The excellent programs at Sacred Heart University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best trade schools in Connecticut. Fairfield, Connecticut is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out degrees to 2,886 students in 2021-2022.

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#6

Manchester Community College

Manchester, Connecticut
729 Total Awards

Manchester Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Trade Schools in Connecticut ranking. This small public school is located in Manchester, Connecticut, and it awarded 729 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#7

Central Connecticut State University

New Britain, Connecticut
2,354 Total Awards

Central Connecticut State University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Trade Schools in Connecticut list. CCSU is a public institution located in New Britain, Connecticut. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 2,354 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#8

University of New Haven

West Haven, Connecticut
2,122 Total Awards

With a ranking of #8, University of New Haven did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working. This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is located in West Haven, Connecticut, and it awarded 2,122 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#9

University of Hartford

West Hartford, Connecticut
1,874 Total Awards

University of Hartford did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students. It came in at #9 on the list. This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is located in West Hartford, Connecticut, and it awarded 1,874 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#10

Middlesex Community College

Middletown, Connecticut
328 Total Awards

Middlesex Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in Middletown, Connecticut, the small public school awarded 328 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.

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#11

Naugatuck Valley Community College

Waterbury, Connecticut
809 Total Awards

Naugatuck Valley Community College ranked #11 on this year’s Best Trade Schools in Connecticut list. Located in Waterbury, Connecticut, the small public school awarded 809 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.

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#12

University of Connecticut

Storrs, Connecticut
8,782 Total Awards

University of Connecticut landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best trade school programs. University of Connecticut is a large public school located in Storrs, Connecticut that handed out 8,782 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#13

University of Bridgeport

Bridgeport, Connecticut
1,083 Total Awards

With a ranking of #13, University of Bridgeport did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working. University of Bridgeport is a small private not-for-profit school located in Bridgeport, Connecticut that handed out 1,083 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#14

Capital Community College

Hartford, Connecticut
267 Total Awards

Capital Community College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Trade Schools in Connecticut ranking. Capital Community College is a small public school located in Hartford, Connecticut that handed out 267 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#15

Three Rivers Community College

Norwich, Connecticut
424 Total Awards

With a ranking of #15, Three Rivers Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working. Three Rivers Community College is a small public school situated in Norwich, Connecticut. It awarded 424 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#16

Norwalk Community College

Norwalk, Connecticut
524 Total Awards

Norwalk Community College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best trade school programs. Located in Norwalk, Connecticut, the small public school handed out 524 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#17

Southern Connecticut State University

New Haven, Connecticut
2,387 Total Awards

With a ranking of #17, Southern Connecticut State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working. This medium-sized public school is located in New Haven, Connecticut, and it awarded 2,387 degrees in 2021-2022.

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182 Total Awards

With a ranking of #18, Northwestern Connecticut Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working. Northwestern Connecticut Community College is a small public school located in Winsted, Connecticut that handed out 182 degrees in 2021-2022.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 18 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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