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Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Connecticut

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These rankings are based on data about college professor and faculty salaries at each institution. Faculty who earn higher salaries tend to be more tenured, so colleges and universities with higher average salaries is often seen as an indicator of higher academic strength. But, this ranking can also be affected by other factors -- such as the presence of a medical school or other high-paying faculty positions.

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Rank	Institution	Average Faculty Salary	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Yale University	204323	4.75	1,470 – 1,570	22408	81765	#1 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Connecticut Yale University New Haven, CT Yale University got its start in 1701 as the Collegiate School, getting its current name in 1718. Their motto, “lux et veritas,” means “light and truth” in Latin. It's made up of fourteen schools including the undergraduate college, twelve professional schools, and the Yale Graduate School of Arts and Sciences....Read more Average Faculty Salary $204,323 2.2% Acceptance Rate 4.8% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $22,408 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $81,765
2	University of Connecticut	132869	52.39	1,230 – 1,450	25310	63322	#2 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Connecticut University of Connecticut Storrs, CT The University of Connecticut sits on a 4,400-acre campus and is just 90 minutes from Boston. Founded in 1881, it was originally known as the Storrs Agricultural School. It has a 92% first year retention rate. Many students major in Psychology, General, Economics, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric. Average Faculty Salary $132,869 3.5% Acceptance Rate 52.4% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $25,310 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,322
3	Wesleyan University	126901	16.37	1,370 – 1,530	23025	60385	#3 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Connecticut Wesleyan University Middletown, CT Wesleyan University’s most popular major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. The school, located on the bends of the Connecticut River, was founded as a men’s college and became fully coeducational in 1970. Their athletes, known as the Cardinals, appropriately wear cardinal and black. Average Faculty Salary $126,901 2.9% Acceptance Rate 16.4% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $23,025 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,385
4	Fairfield University	119683	25.05	1,290 – 1,400	49958	73693	#4 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Connecticut Fairfield University Fairfield, CT Fairfield University has 80 degree programs. Composed of 5 different schools, the most popular majors among students are Finance, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. There are 35 buildings on campus, including 3 manor houses. Fairfield is extremely selective. Average Faculty Salary $119,683 2.3% Acceptance Rate 25.1% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $49,958 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $73,693
5	University of New Haven	107256	55.89	1,120 – 1,320	34557	49829	#5 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Connecticut University of New Haven West Haven, CT Located in West Haven, the University of New Haven accepted 56% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending the University of New Haven will receive institutional grant aid. At the......Read more Average Faculty Salary $107,256 4.7% Acceptance Rate 55.9% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $34,557 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,829
6	Trinity College	104781	29.53	1,350 – 1,460	36071	67628	#6 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Connecticut Trinity College Hartford, CT Trinity College, originally known as Washington College, was founded in 1823, making it the second oldest college in the state. 73% receive institutional grant aid to attend, $50,834 on average. Students are known as Bantams and wear blue and gold. Average Faculty Salary $104,781 2.6% Acceptance Rate 29.5% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $36,071 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,628
7	Quinnipiac University	104584	70.31	1,170 – 1,330	40632	65744	#7 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Connecticut Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT Located in Hamden, Quinnipiac University’s acceptance rate is 70%. They request $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Quinnipiac University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Quinnipiac University, there is a 89% first year retention rate and around 74% of undergraduates will......Read more Average Faculty Salary $104,584 1.5% Acceptance Rate 70.3% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,632 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,744
8	Western Connecticut State University	102662	87.01	1,040 – 1,170	17185	45997	#8 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Connecticut Western Connecticut State University Danbury, CT Found in Danbury, Western Connecticut State University accepts 87% of applicants. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 77% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 73% of students decide to stay at......Read more Average Faculty Salary $102,662 4.6% Acceptance Rate 87.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $17,185 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,997
9	Eastern Connecticut State University	100894	85.3	1,080 – 1,250	21512	47289	#9 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Connecticut Eastern Connecticut State University Willimantic, CT Based in Willimantic, Eastern Connecticut State University accepts 85% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 87% of students at Eastern Connecticut State University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Average Faculty Salary $100,894 4.0% Acceptance Rate 85.3% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $21,512 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,289
10	Southern Connecticut State University	100882	94.82	830 – 1,100	19827	45422	#10 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Connecticut Southern Connecticut State University New Haven, CT Found in New Haven, Southern Connecticut State University accepted 95% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications. About 59% of students attending Southern Connecticut State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Average Faculty Salary $100,882 4.4% Acceptance Rate 94.8% SAT Score 830 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $19,827 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,422
11	Sacred Heart University	99855	63.63	1,190 – 1,340	47848	63925	#11 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Connecticut Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT Located in Fairfield, Sacred Heart University’s acceptance rate is 64% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Sacred Heart University currently receive grant aid from the school. 86% of students continued their studies at Sacred Heart University after completing their first year....Read more Average Faculty Salary $99,855 2.5% Acceptance Rate 63.6% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $47,848 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,925
12	Central Connecticut State University	98144	79.3	890 – 1,150	17528	49016	#12 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Connecticut Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT Central Connecticut State University is somewhat selective, and alumni include professional athletes, actors, and politicians. Founded in 1849, it’s the oldest publicly-funded university in the state. Psychology, General, Educational Leadership and Administration, and General are popular undergraduate areas of study. Average Faculty Salary $98,144 3.0% Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 890 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $17,528 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,016
13	University of Saint Joseph	77486	82.48	950 – 1,240	29300	52053	#13 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Connecticut University of Saint Joseph West Hartford, CT The University of Saint Joseph was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1932 as an all women’s school – it only started accepting men in 2018. The 84-acre campus is well known for its Georgian brick architecture. Undergraduates enjoy a cozy 10 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Average Faculty Salary $77,486 2.8% Acceptance Rate 82.5% SAT Score 950 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $29,300 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,053
14	University of Hartford	75883	95.79	1,130 – 1,320	31261	42581	#14 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Connecticut University of Hartford West Hartford, CT Based in West Hartford, the University of Hartford’s acceptance rate is 96%. They charge $35 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. About 100% of students attending the University of Hartford currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Average Faculty Salary $75,883 1.0% Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $31,261 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,581
15	Arizona College of Nursing - Hartford	75450	100	--	41655	32840	#15 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Connecticut Arizona College of Nursing - Hartford East Hartford, CT Average Faculty Salary $75,450 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $41,655 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,840
16	Albertus Magnus College	74209	59.31	840 – 1,070	30732	47153	#16 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Connecticut Albertus Magnus College New Haven, CT Found in New Haven, Albertus Magnus College’s acceptance rate is 59%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 96% of students attending Albertus Magnus College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Albertus Magnus College, there is a 66% first year retention rate and......Read more Average Faculty Salary $74,209 0.5% Acceptance Rate 59.3% SAT Score 840 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $30,732 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,153
17	United States Coast Guard Academy	73961	20.6	1,240 – 1,400	0	63721	#17 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Connecticut United States Coast Guard Academy New London, CT “Scientiæ Cedit Mare,” or “the sea yields to knowledge,” is the motto of the United States Coast Guard Academy. Founded in 1876, it’s the smallest of the five service academies. The most popular majors are Political Science and Government, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Civil Engineering, and General. Average Faculty Salary $73,961 4.5% Acceptance Rate 20.6% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
18	Holy Apostles College and Seminary	73871	100	--	10117	63721	#18 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Connecticut Holy Apostles College and Seminary Cromwell, CT Found in Cromwell, Holy Apostles College and Seminary accepts 100% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 0% of students at Holy Apostles College and Seminary currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Average Faculty Salary $73,871 52.2% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,117 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
19	Connecticut College	70040	39.23	1,180 – 1,400	45700	49165	#19 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Connecticut Connecticut College New London, CT Found in New London, Connecticut College accepted 39% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 91%....Read more Average Faculty Salary $70,040 20.8% Acceptance Rate 39.2% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $45,700 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,165
20	Mitchell College	67597	94.66	700 – 930	31536	35330	#20 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Connecticut Mitchell College New London, CT Based in New London, Mitchell College’s acceptance rate is 95%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Average Faculty Salary $67,597 8.4% Acceptance Rate 94.7% SAT Score 700 – 930 Avg. Net Price $31,536 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,330
21	University of Bridgeport	66593	83.02	880 – 1,120	28498	38575	#21 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Connecticut University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT Based in Bridgeport, the University of Bridgeport’s acceptance rate is 83%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 81% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At the University of Bridgeport, there is a 61% first year retention rate and......Read more Average Faculty Salary $66,593 1.7% Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 880 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $28,498 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,575
22	Post University	63398	96.54	800 – 1,030	21229	31401	#22 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Connecticut Post University Waterbury, CT Found in Waterbury, Post University’s acceptance rate is 97%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 10% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. They are given $15,719 on average. 33% of students decide to stay at Post University after completing their first year....Read more Average Faculty Salary $63,398 0.3% Acceptance Rate 96.5% SAT Score 800 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $21,229 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,401
23	Goodwin University	59065	100	--	28062	40230	#23 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Connecticut Goodwin University East Hartford, CT Located in East Hartford, Goodwin University accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 93% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Average Faculty Salary $59,065 0.4% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $28,062 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,230