Best Education and Liberal Arts colleges in Connecticut

Best Education and Liberal Arts colleges in Connecticut for 2026

Yale University
New Haven, CT
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Yale University’s education studies department prepares students that would like to pursue teaching at the grade school level, at the university level, or in a government setting. This program includes two undergraduate tracks which are the Education Studies Scholars and Education Studies Certificate programs. Classes are currently available both in-person and remote, though some required courses may include in-person labs. Students at Yale are encouraged to observe teachers locally to further their professional experience and apply to doctorate-level programs or law school after graduation.

University of Connecticut offers 92 Education and Liberal Arts degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a outlying town. In 2024, 1,228 Education and Liberal Arts students graduated with students earning 869 Bachelor's degrees, 231 Master's degrees, 96 Certificates, and 32 Doctoral degrees.

Central Connecticut State University offers 50 Education and Liberal Arts degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2024, 531 Education and Liberal Arts students graduated with students earning 204 Bachelor's degrees, 160 Master's degrees, 156 Certificates, and 11 Doctoral degrees.

Southern Connecticut State University offers 51 Education and Liberal Arts degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, four-year university in a midsize city. In 2024, 684 Education and Liberal Arts students graduated with students earning 395 Bachelor's degrees, 200 Master's degrees, 79 Certificates, and 10 Doctoral degrees.

Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT

Fairfield University offers 39 Education and Liberal Arts degree programs. It's a medium sized, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2024, 225 Education and Liberal Arts students graduated with students earning 112 Bachelor's degrees, 98 Master's degrees, and 15 Certificates.

Charter Oak State College
New Britain, CT

Charter Oak State College offers 16 Education and Liberal Arts degree programs. It's a small, public, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2024, 224 Education and Liberal Arts students graduated with students earning 156 Bachelor's degrees, 57 Associate's degrees, and 11 Certificates.

University of Saint Joseph
West Hartford, CT

University of Saint Joseph offers 26 Education and Liberal Arts degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a small city. In 2024, 216 Education and Liberal Arts students graduated with students earning 172 Master's degrees, 30 Bachelor's degrees, and 14 Certificates.

University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT

University of Hartford offers 31 Education and Liberal Arts degree programs. It's a medium sized, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a midsize city. In 2024, 249 Education and Liberal Arts students graduated with students earning 113 Master's degrees, 90 Bachelor's degrees, 37 Associate's degrees, and 9 Doctoral degrees.

Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT

Sacred Heart University offers 45 Education and Liberal Arts degree programs. It's a large, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2024, 592 Education and Liberal Arts students graduated with students earning 251 Bachelor's degrees, 183 Master's degrees, 139 Certificates, 16 Doctoral degrees, and 3 Associate's degrees.

Eastern Connecticut State University offers 18 Education and Liberal Arts degree programs. It's a small, public, four-year university in a outlying town. In 2024, 224 Education and Liberal Arts students graduated with students earning 156 Bachelor's degrees, 63 Master's degrees, and 5 Associate's degrees.

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School Average Tuition Student Teacher Ratio Enrolled Students
Yale University Logo Yale University New Haven, CT
5/5
11 : 1 15,564
University of Connecticut Logo University of Connecticut Storrs, CT
4/5
17 : 1 28,306
Central Connecticut State University Logo Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT
3/5
24 : 1 9,997
Southern Connecticut State University Logo Southern Connecticut State University New Haven, CT
3/5
23 : 1 9,377
Charter Oak State College Logo Charter Oak State College New Britain, CT
3/5
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