2025 Guide To Top Online Colleges in Connecticut
Are you in Connecticut looking for an online college that best fits your needs? Start your search here.
The Best Adult Colleges & Careers Guide makes it easy to find information about schools offering online degrees in Connecticut.
Get detailed information about colleges and universities with 100% online degree programs, including the number of distance-offered degree completions, student type, programs offered and more. In the end, you'll have an understanding of
what each school has to offer and which ones may be right for you. Click here to learn more about the guide.
Connecticut's Online Colleges by the Numbers
Online associate, bachelor's, masters, and doctoral degree completions at institutions in Connecticut have been growing over the past 5 years.
In 2023, students completed 10,090 degree programs that were offered 100%
online by Connecticut's colleges and universities. That
was an increase of 115% from completions reported in 2019.
Schools with Distance Education Completions
Est. Total Online Completions in 2023
Est. OnlineCompletions (Last 5 Years)
19:4701
20:4293
21:5331
22:10638
23:10090
Estimate derived from 2023 Lightcast™ completion data.
Top Online College for Busy Adults & Transfer Students
Franklin University is a top choice for online learners, transfer students and adults who need to balance school with busy lives. Founded in 1902 in Columbus, Ohio, Franklin's main focus
has been serving adult students and tailoring education to fit their needs. Nonprofit and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org/800.621.7440), Franklin offers
more than 50 affordable bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs — all available 100% online.
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Adult Students
77%
Students 25+ 77
Students Under 25 23
Source: College Scorecard 2023
Undergraduate Cost / Credit Hour
Best Nonprofit Online Colleges Serving Connecticut
There are at least 12 nonprofit 4-year
schools serving Connecticut, where students completed
7,780 distance education
degree programs. Of those schools, 12 were private nonprofit
institutions and 6 were public schools. Browse through the listing below to learn more about these nonprofit online colleges
serving Connecticut, including an estimate about online degree availability and popular online degree
programs. Tuition shown reflects in-state rates.
Source Details
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
$9,577 Accredited
Yes
Franklin offers more than 50 online bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctoral programs in Connecticut. Franklin University is an institutionally accredited
nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes
part-time. Most of the students are
adults and all programs completed were offered
online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at
Franklin University. In 2023, 1,429 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 88 associate degrees, 616 master's degrees, and 38 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
100%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
2,171
Associate: 88
Bachelor's: 1,429
Master's: 616
Doctoral: 38
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Online Completions by Program Area
AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support ServicesAssociate69Bachelor's801Master's313Doctoral17
Computer and Information Sciences and Support ServicesAssociate13Bachelor's106Master's31Doctoral0
Communication, Journalism, and Related ProgramsAssociate1Bachelor's26Master's0Doctoral0
Health Professions and Related ProgramsAssociate2Bachelor's157Master's128Doctoral15
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective ServicesAssociate3Bachelor's163Master's10Doctoral0
Multi/Interdisciplinary StudiesAssociate0Bachelor's0Master's44Doctoral0
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and KinesiologyAssociate0Bachelor's19Master's0Doctoral0
Public Administration and Social Service ProfessionsAssociate0Bachelor's4Master's31Doctoral0
Social SciencesAssociate0Bachelor's100Master's0Doctoral0
EducationAssociate0Bachelor's3Master's10Doctoral6
PsychologyAssociate0Bachelor's50Master's49Doctoral0
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
$56,360 Accredited
Yes
Fairfield University is an institutionally accredited
nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes
full-time. Most of the students are
of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered
online. Master's degrees are the most popular at
Fairfield University. In 2023, 218 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
11%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
218
Associate: 0
Bachelor's: 0
Master's: 218
Doctoral: 0
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Online Completions by Program Area
AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support ServicesAssociate0Bachelor's0Master's155Doctoral0
Multi/Interdisciplinary StudiesAssociate0Bachelor's0Master's13Doctoral0
Public Administration and Social Service ProfessionsAssociate0Bachelor's0Master's7Doctoral0
English Language and Literature/LettersAssociate0Bachelor's0Master's22Doctoral0
Computer and Information Sciences and Support ServicesAssociate0Bachelor's0Master's3Doctoral0
Visual and Performing ArtsAssociate0Bachelor's0Master's5Doctoral0
Communication, Journalism, and Related ProgramsAssociate0Bachelor's0Master's4Doctoral0
Health Professions and Related ProgramsAssociate0Bachelor's0Master's2Doctoral0
EducationAssociate0Bachelor's0Master's7Doctoral0
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
$48,460 Accredited
Yes
Sacred Heart University is an institutionally accredited
nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes
full-time. Most of the students are
of traditional age and some programs completed were offered
online. Master's degrees are the most popular at
Sacred Heart University. In 2023, 821 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 643 bachelor's degrees, and 5 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
47%
Online Offerings1,4691,668
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
1,469
Associate: 0
Bachelor's: 643
Master's: 821
Doctoral: 5
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Online Completions by Program Area
AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral
Health Professions and Related ProgramsAssociate0Bachelor's338Master's288Doctoral3
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate0Bachelor's16Master's0Doctoral0
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support ServicesAssociate0Bachelor's0Master's136Doctoral1
Public Administration and Social Service ProfessionsAssociate0Bachelor's0Master's149Doctoral0
Computer and Information Sciences and Support ServicesAssociate0Bachelor's0Master's28Doctoral0
Communication, Journalism, and Related ProgramsAssociate0Bachelor's38Master's45Doctoral0
EducationAssociate0Bachelor's0Master's278Doctoral2
Biological and Biomedical SciencesAssociate0Bachelor's71Master's14Doctoral0
PsychologyAssociate0Bachelor's131Master's11Doctoral0
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective ServicesAssociate0Bachelor's49Master's0Doctoral0
Holy Apostles College and Seminary
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
$9,580 Accredited
Yes
Holy Apostles College and Seminary is an institutionally accredited
nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes
part-time. Most of the students are
a mixture of traditional and adult aged and all programs completed were offered
online. Master's degrees are the most popular at
Holy Apostles College and Seminary. In 2023, 96 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 14 associate degrees, 78 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
97%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
188
Associate: 14
Bachelor's: 78
Master's: 96
Doctoral: 0
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Online Completions by Program Area
AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral
Theology and Religious VocationsAssociate5Bachelor's32Master's61Doctoral0
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate9Bachelor's8Master's0Doctoral0
Philosophy and Religious StudiesAssociate0Bachelor's23Master's35Doctoral0
Visual and Performing ArtsAssociate0Bachelor's4Master's0Doctoral0
Social SciencesAssociate0Bachelor's11Master's0Doctoral0
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
$47,647 Accredited
Yes
University of Hartford is an institutionally accredited
nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes
full-time. Most of the students are
of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered
online. Master's degrees are the most popular at
University of Hartford. In 2023, 459 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 8 associate degrees, 19 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
27%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
486
Associate: 8
Bachelor's: 19
Master's: 459
Doctoral: 0
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Online Completions by Program Area
AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support ServicesAssociate0Bachelor's0Master's305Doctoral0
EducationAssociate0Bachelor's0Master's77Doctoral0
Health Professions and Related ProgramsAssociate0Bachelor's0Master's77Doctoral0
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate8Bachelor's19Master's0Doctoral0
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
$35,760 Accredited
Yes
University of Bridgeport is an institutionally accredited
nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes
full-time. Most of the students are
of traditional age and some programs completed were offered
online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at
University of Bridgeport. In 2023, 257 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 249 master's degrees, and 29 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
46%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
535
Associate: 0
Bachelor's: 257
Master's: 249
Doctoral: 29
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Online Completions by Program Area
AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support ServicesAssociate0Bachelor's18Master's94Doctoral0
Health Professions and Related ProgramsAssociate0Bachelor's163Master's71Doctoral12
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate0Bachelor's39Master's0Doctoral0
PsychologyAssociate0Bachelor's37Master's0Doctoral0
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective ServicesAssociate0Bachelor's0Master's13Doctoral0
EducationAssociate0Bachelor's0Master's0Doctoral17
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human SciencesAssociate0Bachelor's0Master's71Doctoral0
Hartford International University for Religion and Peace
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
N/A Accredited
Yes
Hartford International University for Religion and Peace is an institutionally accredited
nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes
full-time. Most of the students are
of traditional age and some programs completed were offered
online. Master's degrees are the most popular at
Hartford International University for Religion and Peace. In 2023, 23 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
61%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
23
Associate: 0
Bachelor's: 0
Master's: 23
Doctoral: 0
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Online Completions by Program Area
AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral
Theology and Religious VocationsAssociate0Bachelor's0Master's4Doctoral0
Philosophy and Religious StudiesAssociate0Bachelor's0Master's19Doctoral0
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
N/A Accredited
No
Rensselaer at Hartford is a non-accredited
nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes
full-time. Most of the students are
of traditional age and all programs completed were offered
online. Master's degrees are the most popular at
Rensselaer at Hartford. In 2023, 34 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
100%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
34
Associate: 0
Bachelor's: 0
Master's: 34
Doctoral: 0
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Online Completions by Program Area
AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral
EngineeringAssociate0Bachelor's0Master's34Doctoral0
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
$53,090 Accredited
Yes
Quinnipiac University is an institutionally accredited
nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes
full-time. Most of the students are
of traditional age and some programs completed were offered
online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at
Quinnipiac University. In 2023, 736 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 544 master's degrees, and 173 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
50%
Online Offerings1,4531,465
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
1,453
Associate: 0
Bachelor's: 736
Master's: 544
Doctoral: 173
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Online Completions by Program Area
AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support ServicesAssociate0Bachelor's80Master's278Doctoral0
Multi/Interdisciplinary StudiesAssociate0Bachelor's0Master's50Doctoral0
Legal Professions and StudiesAssociate0Bachelor's0Master's0Doctoral123
Computer and Information Sciences and Support ServicesAssociate0Bachelor's0Master's15Doctoral0
Visual and Performing ArtsAssociate0Bachelor's47Master's6Doctoral0
Communication, Journalism, and Related ProgramsAssociate0Bachelor's35Master's34Doctoral0
Health Professions and Related ProgramsAssociate0Bachelor's574Master's107Doctoral50
EducationAssociate0Bachelor's0Master's54Doctoral0
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
$45,730 Accredited
Yes
University of New Haven is an institutionally accredited
nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes
full-time. Most of the students are
of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered
online. Master's degrees are the most popular at
University of New Haven. In 2023, 624 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 90 bachelor's degrees, and 4 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
28%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
718
Associate: 0
Bachelor's: 90
Master's: 624
Doctoral: 4
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Online Completions by Program Area
AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support ServicesAssociate0Bachelor's16Master's190Doctoral0
Health Professions and Related ProgramsAssociate0Bachelor's28Master's93Doctoral4
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective ServicesAssociate0Bachelor's25Master's172Doctoral0
EngineeringAssociate0Bachelor's0Master's13Doctoral0
Computer and Information Sciences and Support ServicesAssociate0Bachelor's21Master's34Doctoral0
Biological and Biomedical SciencesAssociate0Bachelor's0Master's90Doctoral0
Public Administration and Social Service ProfessionsAssociate0Bachelor's0Master's32Doctoral0
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
$39,924 Accredited
Yes
Albertus Magnus College is an institutionally accredited
nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes
full-time. Most of the students are
a mixture of traditional and adult aged and most programs completed were offered
online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at
Albertus Magnus College. In 2023, 237 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 14 associate degrees, 98 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
82%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
349
Associate: 14
Bachelor's: 237
Master's: 98
Doctoral: 0
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Online Completions by Program Area
AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support ServicesAssociate7Bachelor's109Master's59Doctoral0
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate7Bachelor's2Master's0Doctoral0
Public Administration and Social Service ProfessionsAssociate0Bachelor's9Master's17Doctoral0
English Language and Literature/LettersAssociate0Bachelor's0Master's4Doctoral0
Communication, Journalism, and Related ProgramsAssociate0Bachelor's7Master's0Doctoral0
Social SciencesAssociate0Bachelor's18Master's0Doctoral0
PsychologyAssociate0Bachelor's28Master's0Doctoral0
Health Professions and Related ProgramsAssociate0Bachelor's30Master's0Doctoral0
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective ServicesAssociate0Bachelor's31Master's11Doctoral0
Philosophy and Religious StudiesAssociate0Bachelor's3Master's0Doctoral0
EducationAssociate0Bachelor's0Master's14Doctoral0
University of Saint Joseph
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
$45,908 Accredited
Yes
University of Saint Joseph is an institutionally accredited
nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes
full-time. Most of the students are
of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered
online. Master's degrees are the most popular at
University of Saint Joseph. In 2023, 136 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
20%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
136
Associate: 0
Bachelor's: 0
Master's: 136
Doctoral: 0
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Online Completions by Program Area
AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral
Multi/Interdisciplinary StudiesAssociate0Bachelor's0Master's16Doctoral0
Physical SciencesAssociate0Bachelor's0Master's10Doctoral0
EducationAssociate0Bachelor's0Master's69Doctoral0
Biological and Biomedical SciencesAssociate0Bachelor's0Master's33Doctoral0
Health Professions and Related ProgramsAssociate0Bachelor's0Master's8Doctoral0
For-Profit Online Colleges in Connecticut
Get a list of four-year for-profit online colleges and universities in Connecticut here. According to 2023 data from
the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, there were 1 for-profit 4-year schools
in Connecticut where students completed 2,767 distance education degree programs.
Source Details Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
$16,034 Accredited
Yes
Post University is an institutionally accredited
for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes
part-time. Most of the students are
adults and all programs completed were offered
online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at
Post University. In 2023, 1,399 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 558 associate degrees, 725 master's degrees, and 85 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
100%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
2,767
Associate: 558
Bachelor's: 1,399
Master's: 725
Doctoral: 85
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Online Completions by Program Area
AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support ServicesAssociate197Bachelor's402Master's252Doctoral0
Legal Professions and StudiesAssociate32Bachelor's32Master's0Doctoral0
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human SciencesAssociate232Bachelor's96Master's0Doctoral0
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective ServicesAssociate97Bachelor's157Master's0Doctoral0
Agricultural/Animal/Plan/Veterinary Science and Related FieldsAssociate0Bachelor's21Master's0Doctoral0
Multi/Interdisciplinary StudiesAssociate0Bachelor's4Master's0Doctoral0
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and KinesiologyAssociate0Bachelor's24Master's7Doctoral0
Public Administration and Social Service ProfessionsAssociate0Bachelor's80Master's88Doctoral0
Computer and Information Sciences and Support ServicesAssociate0Bachelor's63Master's0Doctoral0
Communication, Journalism, and Related ProgramsAssociate0Bachelor's20Master's0Doctoral0
EducationAssociate0Bachelor's0Master's121Doctoral0
PsychologyAssociate0Bachelor's93Master's0Doctoral0
Health Professions and Related ProgramsAssociate0Bachelor's407Master's305Doctoral85
Affordable Online Colleges in Connecticut
Wondering what you can expect to pay for an online degree in Connecticut? According to undergraduate tuition data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the average
tuition at Connecticut's 4-year nonprofit schools is $39,204. The average tuition at similar 4-year for-profit
schools in Connecticut is $16,034, while tuition at 2-year online colleges and universities is N/A.
Accredited
Online Colleges Serving Connecticut
Earning a college degree is an investment — and earning a college degree from an institutionally accredited university is one of the best ways to ensure your
education is of high quality. Institutionally accredited universities are held to rigorous standards by state and regional bodies and undergo regular reviews
to verify that their processes and academic programs meet the proper standards.
Wondering if a certain college or university offering degree programs in Connecticut is institutionally accredited? View a list of
institutionally accredited online colleges and universities serving Connecticut here. We've made it easy to find your school by breaking down the list by school type.
Accredited Online Nonprofit Colleges Serving Connecticut
- Franklin University
- Albertus Magnus College
- University of Bridgeport
- Fairfield University
- Hartford International University for Religion and Peace
- University of Hartford
- Holy Apostles College and Seminary
- University of New Haven
- Quinnipiac University
- Sacred Heart University
- University of Saint Joseph
Accredited Online Community Colleges Serving Connecticut
- Capital Community College
Accredited Online For-Profit Colleges Serving Connecticut
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