2026 Best Teaching Schools in Connecticut
Looking for the best Teaching degree programs in Connecticut? We have ranked 53 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To arm you with the information you need, Teaching Degree Search evaluated 41 schools to build this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Teaching Degree Schools in Connecticut
Explore the leading schools below:
Leading the list is Fairfield University, our #1 Teaching school in Connecticut. Located in Fairfield, CT, Fairfield University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. In-state tuition and fees average $58,400. Graduates carry a median of $26,687 in student loans. More on Fairfield University
You'll be in good company at Quinnipiac University, which ranked #2 this year. Based in Hamden, CT, Quinnipiac University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. In-state tuition and fees run about $55,480. Students borrow a median of $25,926 to complete their Teaching program here. Read the full report on Quinnipiac University
The strong Teaching programs at Sacred Heart University earned it the #3 place in Connecticut. Located in Fairfield, CT, Sacred Heart University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $50,404. The median Teaching program debt is $25,831. Read more about Sacred Heart University
You'll be in good company at Saint Joseph College, which ranked #4 this year. Saint Joseph College is a private not-for-profit school based in West Hartford, CT. Saint Joseph College posts a six-year graduation rate of 64%. In-state tuition and fees run about $47,278. Saint Joseph College Teaching students take on a median of $27,798 in debt. Read the full report on Saint Joseph College
Out of the 41 schools in Connecticut in this year's ranking, University Of Hartford landed the #5 spot. This private not-for-profit school is set in West Hartford, CT. About 58% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $49,075. Typical Teaching student debt is $25,648. Read more about University Of Hartford
Western Connecticut State University did well this year, earning the #6 position. This public school is set in Danbury, CT. Roughly 52% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $13,401 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $16,901. Western Connecticut State University Teaching students take on a median of $25,332 in debt. Read more about Western Connecticut State University
Central Connecticut State University landed the #7 spot in Connecticut this year. Located in New Britain, CT, Central Connecticut State University is a public institution. About 48% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,050, with out-of-state students paying around $16,550. Students borrow a median of $24,340 to complete their Teaching program here. See the full Central Connecticut State University profile
Eastern Connecticut State University did well this year, earning the #8 position. Based in Willimantic, CT, Eastern Connecticut State University is a public institution. About 57% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $13,928 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $17,426. The median Teaching program debt is $24,990. More on Eastern Connecticut State University
University Of Connecticut placed #9 among Teaching schools in Connecticut. University Of Connecticut is a public school based in Storrs, CT. About 83% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $21,044 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $43,712. Typical Teaching student debt is $23,637. See the full University Of Connecticut profile
University Of Bridgeport placed #10 among Teaching schools in Connecticut. Based in Bridgeport, CT, University Of Bridgeport is a private not-for-profit institution. University Of Bridgeport posts a six-year graduation rate of 41%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $35,760. Typical Teaching student debt is $28,601. More on University Of Bridgeport
Southern Connecticut State University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. Located in New Haven, CT, Southern Connecticut State University is a public institution. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,442, with out-of-state students paying around $16,942. Typical Teaching student debt is $24,660. See the full Southern Connecticut State University profile
Post University placed #12 among Teaching schools in Connecticut. Post University is a private for-profit school based in Waterbury, CT. Post University posts a six-year graduation rate of 24%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,922. Students borrow a median of $35,364 to complete their Teaching program here. See the full Post University profile
Branford Academy Of Hair Cosmetology Bridgeport placed #13 among Teaching schools in Connecticut. More on Branford Academy Of Hair Cosmetology Bridgeport
Mitchell College
Mitchell College placed #14 among Teaching schools in Connecticut. Read more about Mitchell College
Connecticut College landed the #15 spot in Connecticut this year. Read more about Connecticut College
Lincoln Technical Institute New Britain ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. Read more about Lincoln Technical Institute New Britain
Wesleyan University came in at #17 in this year's ranking. More on Wesleyan University
Belle Academy Of Cosmetology landed the #18 spot in Connecticut this year. Get the full Belle Academy Of Cosmetology report
Albertus Magnus College did well this year, earning the #19 position. Read the full report on Albertus Magnus College
Branford Academy Of Hair And Cosmetology came in at #20 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Branford Academy Of Hair And Cosmetology
University Of New Haven ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. See the full University Of New Haven profile
University Of Connecticut Stamford came in at #22 in this year's ranking. Get the full University Of Connecticut Stamford report
Charter Oak State College ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. See the full Charter Oak State College profile
New England Tractor Trailer Training School Of Connecticut came in at #25 in this year's ranking. See the full New England Tractor Trailer Training School Of Connecticut profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best Teaching Degree Schools in Connecticut
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
Dolce Llc The Academy did well this year, earning the #26 position. Read the full report on Dolce Llc The Academy
Industrial Management Training Institute ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. Read more about Industrial Management Training Institute
Porter And Chester Institute Of Stratford did well this year, earning the #28 position. Read the full report on Porter And Chester Institute Of Stratford
Paier College Of Art Inc placed #29 among Teaching schools in Connecticut. Read more about Paier College Of Art Inc
Paul Mitchell The School North Haven landed the #30 spot in Connecticut this year. More on Paul Mitchell The School North Haven
Oxford Academy Of Hair Design Inc ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. Read the full report on Oxford Academy Of Hair Design Inc
Rensselaer Hartford Graduate Center Inc did well this year, earning the #32 position. See the full Rensselaer Hartford Graduate Center Inc profile
University Of Connecticut Avery Point landed the #33 spot in Connecticut this year. More on University Of Connecticut Avery Point
Connecticut Center For Massage Therapy Newington ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. More on Connecticut Center For Massage Therapy Newington
Goodwin College
Goodwin College landed the #35 spot in Connecticut this year. See the full Goodwin College profile
Trinity College
Trinity College came in at #36 in this year's ranking. Read more about Trinity College
University Of Connecticut Tri Campus ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. See the full University Of Connecticut Tri Campus profile
Holy Apostles College And Seminary did well this year, earning the #38 position. More on Holy Apostles College And Seminary
Arizona College Of Nursing Hartford came in at #39 in this year's ranking. See the full Arizona College Of Nursing Hartford profile
European Academy Of Cosmetology And Hairdressing ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. Get the full European Academy Of Cosmetology And Hairdressing report
Hartford Seminary landed the #41 spot in Connecticut this year. See the full Hartford Seminary profile
Riccis Academy Of Cosmetology ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. Read the full report on Riccis Academy Of Cosmetology
American Institute Of Healthcare And Technology ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. See the full American Institute Of Healthcare And Technology profile
Lincoln Technical Institute Shelton ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. More on Lincoln Technical Institute Shelton
American Institute West Hartford came in at #45 in this year's ranking. Get the full American Institute West Hartford report
United States Coast Guard Academy came in at #46 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on United States Coast Guard Academy
Lincoln Technical Institute East Windsor placed #47 among Teaching schools in Connecticut. More on Lincoln Technical Institute East Windsor
Porter And Chester Institute Of Branford came in at #48 in this year's ranking. See the full Porter And Chester Institute Of Branford profile
International Institute Of Cosmetology did well this year, earning the #49 position. Read more about International Institute Of Cosmetology
University Of Connecticut Hartford Campus came in at #50 in this year's ranking. Read more about University Of Connecticut Hartford Campus
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Teaching Degree Search (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: State · 41 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 53 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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