Best Psychology, General Schools in Connecticut

Connecticut has 22 colleges offering Psychology, General programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 3,088 recent graduates. Graduates in Connecticut earn $31,860 on average within two years — 9% above the national average of $29,183, making the state one of the stronger markets for this field.

22
Schools in CT
$31,860
CT Avg. Earnings
$29,183
National Avg.
1179
Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Psychology, General in Connecticut

Public Schools (9)
$31,903
avg. 2yr earnings
Private Schools (11)
$32,022
avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $119 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

Psychology, General Schools in Connecticut, Ranked by Earnings

#1
Fairfield University logo

Fairfield University

Fairfield, CT · Private

$34,908
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $31,305
Graduates: 50
Acceptance: 45.0%
#2
Trinity College logo

Trinity College

Hartford, CT · Private

$43,798
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $32,400
Graduates: 46
Acceptance: 33.5%
#3
Yale University logo

Yale University

New Haven, CT · Private

$38,289
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $41,892
Graduates: 37
Acceptance: 4.5%
#4
Quinnipiac University logo

Quinnipiac University

Hamden, CT · Private

$31,314
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $28,380
Graduates: 49
Acceptance: 77.0%
#5
Sacred Heart University logo

Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, CT · Private

$32,569
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $29,831
Graduates: 66
Acceptance: 67.7%
#6
University of Connecticut logo

University of Connecticut

Storrs, CT · Public

$33,184
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $32,079
Graduates: 386
Acceptance: 53.9%
#7
University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus logo

University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus

Waterbury, CT · Public

$33,184
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $32,079
Graduates: 386
Acceptance: 87.0%
#8
University of Connecticut-Avery Point logo

University of Connecticut-Avery Point

Groton, CT · Public

$33,184
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $32,079
Graduates: 386
Acceptance: 86.5%
#9
University of Connecticut-Stamford logo

University of Connecticut-Stamford

Stamford, CT · Public

$33,184
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $32,079
Graduates: 386
Acceptance: 80.2%
#10
University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus logo

University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus

Hartford, CT · Public

$33,184
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $32,079
Graduates: 386
Acceptance: 86.5%
#11
University of Bridgeport logo

University of Bridgeport

Bridgeport, CT · Private

$35,671
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $38,548
Graduates: 101
Acceptance: 64.3%
#12
University of New Haven logo

University of New Haven

West Haven, CT · Private

$27,822
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $30,713
Graduates: 81
Acceptance: 80.5%
#13
Albertus Magnus College logo

Albertus Magnus College

New Haven, CT · Private

$24,421
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $28,715
Graduates: 32
Acceptance: 64.4%
#14
Central Connecticut State University logo

Central Connecticut State University

New Britain, CT · Public

$30,650
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $31,885
Graduates: 176
Acceptance: 75.5%
#15
C

Charter Oak State College

New Britain, CT ·

N/A
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $34,918
Graduates: 27
Acceptance: N/A
#16
Eastern Connecticut State University logo

Eastern Connecticut State University

Willimantic, CT · Public

$28,598
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $30,140
Graduates: 103
Acceptance: 80.5%
#17
Southern Connecticut State University logo

Southern Connecticut State University

New Haven, CT · Public

$29,033
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $28,705
Graduates: 126
Acceptance: 81.1%
#18
Western Connecticut State University logo

Western Connecticut State University

Danbury, CT · Public

$32,925
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $28,573
Graduates: 105
Acceptance: 81.4%
#19
University of Hartford logo

University of Hartford

West Hartford, CT · Private

$22,572
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $29,415
Graduates: 72
Acceptance: 83.0%
#20
University of Saint Joseph logo

University of Saint Joseph

West Hartford, CT · Private

$28,598
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 79.6%
#21
Post University logo

Post University

Waterbury, CT · For-Profit

$29,685
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $33,882
Graduates: 55
Acceptance: N/A
#22
Connecticut College logo

Connecticut College

New London, CT · Private

$32,284
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $36,919
Graduates: 32
Acceptance: 38.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Psychology, General in Connecticut?
Fairfield University ranks #1 for Psychology, General in Connecticut with median graduate earnings of $34,908 within two years of graduation. There are 22 schools offering Psychology, General programs in the state.
How much do Psychology, General graduates earn in Connecticut?
Psychology, General graduates in Connecticut earn an average of $31,860 within two years of graduation. This is 9% above the national average of $29,183 for this major.
What is the hardest Psychology, General school to get into in Connecticut?
Yale University is the most selective Psychology, General program in Connecticut with an acceptance rate of 4.5%. The average acceptance rate across Psychology, General programs in the state is 67.5%.
Should I attend a public or private school for Psychology, General in Connecticut?
In Connecticut, private Psychology, General programs produce average earnings of $32,022 vs $31,903 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 9 public and 11 private options in the state.

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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.