2018 Directory of Online Colleges and Universities in Connecticut

There are over 17 post-secondary institutions in Connecticut. Of these schools, 17 offer online programs. A total of two are public four-year colleges or universities and three are public community or technical colleges and nine are private colleges, universities, or career and vocational schools. 380 online certificate programs, 1,445 online associates programs, 2,356 online bachelors programs, 1,425 online masters programs, 1,773 online professional programs, and 348 online doctoral programs are offered at these schools. Web design, supply chain management, and early childhood education are examples of subjects offered by these programs.

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Of the online colleges in Connecticut, Post University, a 4-year research university, offers 75 online programs.

Job Outlook

Connecticut has about 1.5 million workers in the state.The average wage of Connecticut employees is more than the average wage for employees across the nation. Employees in Connecticut earn an average annual income of $51,920 while the national average annual income is $42,871. The highest paid workers in the state earn over $93,450 annually, while the lowest paid workers earn under $19,290 annually. The median annual income for employees is roughly $40,670.Unemployment has fallen recently, but it still hovers around 8.6 percent. That’s higher than the national unemployment rate. Service industries, such as hotels, restaurants, repair, health, legal, and education services are still a mainstay of the Connecticut economy.

Unemployment has fallen recently, but it still hovers around 8.6 percent. That’s higher than the national unemployment rate. Service industries, such as hotels, restaurants, repair, health, legal, and education services are still a mainstay of the Connecticut economy.

Tuition

Tuition for online college courses varies based on factors including the type and location of the institution as well as the program. Public four-year colleges and universities in Connecticut charged students an average of $7,580 per year. Public community and technical colleges charged students an average of $3,024 per year. Private accredited online college tuition ranged from $9,600 to $32,850 per year.

Distance Learning Resources

  • Connecticut Distance Learning Consortium has helped educators and students meet the increasing demands for online and distance learning resources throughout the state since 1996. In addition to supplying coursework to individuals and high school students, it also offers a search engine for accredited schools and universities that offer coursework to Connecticut students.
  • Connecticut Career Paths is a publication produced by the Connecticut Labor Market Information service. It is a personal guide to career decision-making. Use this site to help you identify which educational and career steps you need to take based upon your own interests and skills.
  • CT Works, offered by Capital Workforce Partners in Hartford, offers links and databases of job postings organized by types of careers and offer special information tailored to youth, seniors, and those seeking green jobs.
  • Connecticut Department of Labor: Job Search Assistance helps Connecticut residents identify resources once they’ve started their job search.
  • Reemployment Portal helps individuals re-enter the Connecticut job market. The Department of Labor provides this portal to help you take charge of your career by organizing your search according to knowledge areas, tools and technology, and general work activities.

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Accreditation

Connecticut online schools are accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges Commission on Institutions of Higher Education. The CIHE is one of six institutional accrediting agencies that are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. This federally recognized body that provides assurance to students that the schools participating in accreditation standards meet clear guidelines for the quality of educational and financial performance. You’ll want to check that your school is accredited, as students at accredited institutions are eligible for federal financial aid packages.

More Information

Connecticut, which is located in the Northeast region of the United States, is named from the Eastern Algonquian Indian word “quinnehtukqut” meaning “beside the long tidal river”. With an area of 5,543 square miles, it is the 4th smallest state in the US. Approximately 51°F is Connecticut’s average annual temperature.

Connecticut has the 23rd smallest population in the nation. It has 8 counties with a reported population of 3,574,097 residents. An estimated 38 percent of Connecticut’s population is under the age of 30. Additionally, it has one of the least diverse populations in the nation with about 29 percent of the population identifying itself as belonging to a racial or ethnic minority group.

Although Connecticut’s capital city is Hartford, the largest city in the state is Bridgeport, with a population of 144,229 residents. About 24.78 percent of the state’s residents live in the Bridgeport metropolitan area. Other large cities in the state are New Haven, Hartford, Stamford, and Waterbury.

As compared to residents in other states around the US, Connecticut residents normally have an average level of education. According to the 2010 Census, an estimated 19.2 percent of the state’s residents over the age of 25 have graduated from high school, 4.3 percent have at least an associate degree, 3.7 percent have degrees at the bachelor’s level or higher, and 1 percent hold a graduate level degree.