Best History Schools in Connecticut

Connecticut has 12 colleges offering History programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 496 recent graduates. Graduates earn $28,970 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $30,243.

School choice matters significantly: Yale University graduates earn $47,260 while Fairfield University graduates earn $25,194 — a $22,066 gap. Research each program's curriculum, employer connections, and career services before deciding.

Schools in CT

$28,970

CT Avg. Earnings

$30,243

National Avg.

607

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: History in Connecticut

Public Schools (8)

$25,855

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (4)

$37,274

avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $11,419 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

History Schools in Connecticut, Ranked by Earnings

Yale University

New Haven, CT · Private

$47,260

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $52,357

Graduates: 37

Acceptance: 4.5%

University of Connecticut

Storrs, CT · Public

$23,745

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $26,434

Graduates: 65

Acceptance: 53.9%

University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus

Waterbury, CT · Public

$23,745

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $26,434

Graduates: 65

Acceptance: 87.0%

University of Connecticut-Avery Point

Groton, CT · Public

$23,745

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $26,434

Graduates: 65

Acceptance: 86.5%

University of Connecticut-Stamford

Stamford, CT · Public

$23,745

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $26,434

Graduates: 65

Acceptance: 80.2%

University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus

Hartford, CT · Public

$23,745

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $26,434

Graduates: 65

Acceptance: 86.5%

Central Connecticut State University

New Britain, CT · Public

$30,771

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,509

Graduates: 56

Acceptance: 75.5%

Quinnipiac University

Hamden, CT · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 77.0%

Western Connecticut State University

Danbury, CT · Public

$32,925

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $27,125

Graduates: 21

Acceptance: 81.4%

#10

Eastern Connecticut State University

Willimantic, CT · Public

$24,421

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $21,891

Graduates: 41

Acceptance: 80.5%

#11

Connecticut College

New London, CT · Private

$39,369

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,404

Graduates: 16

Acceptance: 38.3%

#12

Fairfield University

Fairfield, CT · Private

$25,194

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 45.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for History in Connecticut?

Yale University ranks #1 for History in Connecticut with median graduate earnings of $47,260 within two years of graduation. There are 12 schools offering History programs in the state.

How much do History graduates earn in Connecticut?

History graduates in Connecticut earn an average of $28,970 within two years of graduation. This is 4% below the national average of $30,243 for this major.

What is the hardest History school to get into in Connecticut?

Yale University is the most selective History program in Connecticut with an acceptance rate of 4.5%. The average acceptance rate across History programs in the state is 66.4%.

Should I attend a public or private school for History in Connecticut?

In Connecticut, private History programs produce average earnings of $37,274 vs $25,855 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 8 public and 4 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Connecticut

Industrial Engineering $82,440 Computer Science $79,473 Computer Engineering $74,262 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $70,430 Computer and Information Sciences, General $69,566 Applied Mathematics $69,338 Chemical Engineering $66,989 Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions $66,418

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.