Cheapest Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions Colleges in Connecticut

Connecticut's public university system dominates affordable laboratory science training with the University of Connecticut Waterbury Campus offering the state's lowest net cost at $8,896. The pricing gap tells a stark story: public options range from $8,896 to $22,886 while private universities climb to $39,207 at Quinnipiac. This cost advantage matters in Connecticut's insurance and healthcare sector, where laboratory professionals support major employers like Yale-New Haven Health and Hartford Financial's employee health programs.

Programs

$8,896 – $39,207

Net Price Range

$66,418

Avg. Program Earnings

61.8%

Avg. Graduation Rate

9 Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, Connecticut	$8,896	$17,462	59.5%	97.9%
2	University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton, Connecticut	$11,504	$17,462	56.7%	97.4%
3	University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Hartford, Connecticut	$13,339	$17,452	65.4%	97.3%
4	University of Connecticut-Stamford Stamford, Connecticut	$14,059	$17,472	56.9%	92.2%
5	Western Connecticut State University Danbury, Connecticut	$18,617	$12,763	50.2%	83.5%
6	University of Connecticut Storrs, Connecticut	$22,886	$20,366	83.8%	54.5%
7	University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, Connecticut	$24,786	$35,760	48.1%	81.5%
8	University of Hartford West Hartford, Connecticut	$29,558	$47,647	58.3%	82.8%
9	Quinnipiac University Hamden, Connecticut	$39,207	$53,090	77.3%	83.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes University of Connecticut campuses so affordable for laboratory science students?

Four UConn regional campuses offer identical $67,101 median earnings with net costs between $8,896 and $14,059. The Waterbury campus provides the best value at $8,896 net cost with a 97.91% acceptance rate.

How much more expensive are private laboratory science programs in Connecticut?

Private universities cost significantly more, with net prices ranging from $24,786 at University of Bridgeport to $39,207 at Quinnipiac. This represents a $15,890 to $30,311 premium over the most affordable public option.

Does choosing a more expensive program guarantee better graduation rates?

Not necessarily. While Quinnipiac has the highest graduation rate at 77.30%, UConn's main campus achieves 83.80% at a lower $22,886 net cost. Some expensive private options like University of Bridgeport graduate only 48.10% of students.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.