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Top PhD Programs in Connecticut

Research doctorates in nursing science.

3 schools in Connecticut reported PhD-level nursing awards to IPEDS or have a verified PhD program profile. PhD in Nursing in all states

Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026

Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / CCNE directory

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3 schools

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Schools (3)

Central Connecticut State University campus

Central Connecticut State University

PublicUniversityNew Britain, CT

Central Connecticut State University is a public university in New Britain, CT. It reported 100 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, PhD-CRNA

CCNE: BSN, MSN

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University of Connecticut campus

University of Connecticut

PublicUniversityStorrs, CT

University of Connecticut is a public university in Storrs, CT. It reported 333 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, Grad Cert, Post-Master's, DNP, PhD

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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Yale University campus

Yale University

Private nonprofitUniversityNew Haven, CT

Yale University is a private nonprofit university in New Haven, CT. It reported 199 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

MSN, Grad Cert, Post-Master's, PhD

CCNE: MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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