Cheapest Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences Colleges in Connecticut

Connecticut's public universities offer health services programs for under $21,000 annually, while private options stretch beyond $34,000. Eastern Connecticut State University leads affordability at $20,480 net cost with a 58% graduation rate. The state's solid healthcare sector, anchored by employers like Yale-New Haven Health, creates steady demand for allied health professionals. University of Hartford graduates earn $30,228 early in their careers, reflecting Connecticut's higher wage environment despite elevated living costs.

Programs

$20,480 – $34,089

Net Price Range

$30,228

Avg. Program Earnings

54.8%

Avg. Graduation Rate

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Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Eastern Connecticut State University Willimantic, Connecticut	$20,480	$13,292	58.1%	73.8%
2	Southern Connecticut State University New Haven, Connecticut	$20,877	$12,828	47.8%	82.9%
3	University of Saint Joseph West Hartford, Connecticut	$27,375	$45,908	69.7%	74.9%
4	University of Hartford West Hartford, Connecticut	$29,558	$47,647	58.3%	82.8%
5	Mitchell College New London, Connecticut	$30,841	$39,050	44.1%	76.8%
6	Albertus Magnus College New Haven, Connecticut	$32,681	$39,924	46.1%	80.5%
7	University of New Haven West Haven, Connecticut	$34,089	$45,730	59.2%	91.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $13,609 cost difference between Connecticut's cheapest and most expensive health services programs?

Public universities like Eastern Connecticut State charge $20,480 compared to private institutions like University of New Haven at $34,089. In-state tuition at public schools averages around $13,000, while private colleges charge $40,000 to $47,000 before aid.

How do graduation rates vary among Connecticut's affordable health services programs?

University of Saint Joseph achieves the highest completion rate at 70%, followed by University of New Haven at 59%. Public options show mixed results, with Eastern Connecticut State at 58% and Southern Connecticut State at 48%.

Does student debt burden differ significantly between public and private health programs?

Available data shows Eastern Connecticut State graduates carry $25,596 in debt compared to $27,000 at University of Hartford. The $1,404 difference suggests private schools may offer enough aid to keep debt levels competitive with public options.

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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.