Connecticut's Best Colleges, 2017: Ranking

As most can easily guess, that hallowed Ivy League university in New Haven is considered the Best College in Connecticut, according to the latest rankings by BestColleges.com. But after Yale, what's considered the second, third best, and beyond?

Students at most institutions of high learning in the state either moved in, or are moving in this weekend. Did those students make the right choice? Yes, says the website, which stresses that an education obtained at one of the state's 89 colleges or universities is well-received in the workforce.

"Beyond the prestige of a historical alma-mater, a four-year education in Connecticut is highly desirable in the workforce," writes BestColleges.com. "Graduates of Connecticut’s top four-year colleges and universities have an average earning potential of up to 88% more than high school graduates, and salaries after college graduation from Connecticut schools are generally above the national average."

After Yale, Connecticut's second-best college is Wesleyan University, followed by #3 Connecticut College, Trinity College and UConn, according to the ranking.

"The methodology behind our rankings is grounded in statistical data and a few consistently applied guiding principles, including academic quality, affordability, and online competency," writes the website on how it determined the ranking. Click here to read the full methodology.

Rounding out the top 10 are #6 St. Vincent's College, #7 Central Connecticut State University, #8 Fairfield University, #9 Western Connecticut State University, and #10 Eastern Connecticut State University.

"Four-year institutions in Connecticut include several world-renowned Ivy League programs," writes BestColleges.com. "Many four-year liberal arts colleges and universities in Connecticut identify as Ivy League not only for their history and stature in higher education, but also for being competitive, exclusive and academically elite."

To view the full report, The Best Colleges In Connecticut 2017, click here.

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