Online Degrees and Programs at Western Connecticut State University

Western Connecticut State University offers 69 major programs for degree granting/certificate programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 5 major programs - 1 Masters, 2 Doctorate, and 2 Post-graduate Certificate.

The 2024 tuition & fees are $12,763 for Connecticut residents and $16,095 for out-of-state students. Total 397 students out of total 4,417 students have enrolled online exclusively. Last year, total 63 students have completed their degree/certificate program through distance learning. Western Connecticut State University is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.

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Online Program Overview

Western Connecticut State University is a four-years, public school located in Danbury, Connecticut. It offers graduate degree programs as well as undergraduate degree programs. For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $12,763 for Connecticut residents and $16,095 for other students on average.

It offers 69 degree programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 5 programs - 1 Masters, 2 Doctorate, 2 Post-Bachelors or Post-Masters Certificate.

Online Degrees / Programs Overview
Online Degree Programs
School Name	Western Connecticut State University
Type	four-years, public
Address	181 White Street, Danbury, CT
Online Students	397 Enrolled Online Exclusively 1,872 Enrolled in Some Online Courses
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024)	In-State$12,763 Out-of-State$16,095
Student to Faculty	11:1 (9.09%)
Total	5 Programs
Masters	1 Programs
Doctorate	2 Programs
Post-Graduate	2 Programs

2024 Tuition & Fees

The following table and chart describe 2023-2024 tuition & fees and costs trends last 5 years at Western Connecticut State University . Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs. For Connecticut residents, the tuition & fees are $12,763 and $16,095 for non-Connecticut residents.

The costs per credit hour for part-time students or overload credits of full-time students is $608 for Connecticut residents and $375 for out-of-state students for undergraduate programs. The costs per credit hour for graduate programs is $691 for Connecticut residents and $466 for out-of-state students.

2024 Tuition & Fees

Tuition Changes (2019-2024)
	2019-2020	2020-2021	2021-2022	2022-2023	2023-2024
Undergraduate (In-State)	$11,344	$11,781	$11,781	$12,345	$12,763
Undergraduate (Out-of-State)	$24,304	$25,185	$25,185	$25,239	$16,095
Graduate (In-State)	$12,758	$13,253	$13,253	$13,907	$14,319
Graduate (Out-of-State)	$25,546	$26,477	$26,477	$26,605	$18,469

Cost per Credit Hour

Tuition per Credit Hour (2019-2024)
	2019-2020	2020-2021	2021-2022	2022-2023	2023-2024
Undergraduate (In-State)	$538	$560	$560	$588	$608
Undergraduate (Out-of-State)	$538	$560	$560	$588	$375
Graduate (In-State)	$616	$640	$640	$671	$691
Graduate (Out-of-State)	$616	$640	$640	$671	$466

Online Programs By Area of Study

Western Connecticut State University offers 69 degree programs through Associates, Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate, Post-Graduate Certificate programs. Of that, 5 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 1 Masters, 2 Doctorate, 2 Post-Bachelors or Post-Masters. The following table summarizes the number of degree programs by degree types.

Total Number of Online Degree Programs
	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors	Masters	Doctorate	Post-Graduate
Online Programs	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	1	2	2
Overall Programs	NOT OFFERED	1	42	19	3	4

Next tables list online programs with offered degrees at Western Connecticut State University. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program. It includes the completers through on-campus classes and hybrid on/offline classes as well as completely online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all online schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Education

what is Education program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors	Masters	Doctorate	Post-Graduate
Educational Administration and Supervision (other)	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	ONLY IN CLASSROOM

Psychology

what is Psychology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors	Masters	Doctorate	Post-Graduate
Applied Behavior Analysis	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	60	NOT OFFERED	2

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors	Masters	Doctorate	Post-Graduate
Nursing Education	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Nursing Practice	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	1	NOT OFFERED

Distance Learning Student Population

At Western Connecticut State University, there are 4,417 students including in both undergraduate and graduate schools, with full-time and part-time status. Of that, 2,269 students were attending classes through distance learning (397 students are enrolled exclusively and 1,872 are enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Student Distribution
Total Enrollment	4,417
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	397
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	1,872
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	2,148

By student location, out of a total of 397 enrolled exclusively in online courses, 308 Connecticut Residents were enrolled in online classes exclusively, 86 students living in the U.S. States other than Connecticut, and 3 non-U.S. students enrolled in online courses.

Distance Learning Enrollment By Student Location
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	397
Connecticut Resident	308
Other State In U.S.	86
Outside of U.S.	3

Distance Learning Enrollment By Degree
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	397
Undergraduate	79
Graduate	318

Distance Learning Enrollment - Undergraduate
Enrolled Exclusively in Undergraduate Online Courses	79
Degree/Certificate Seeking	73
Non-Degree/Certificate Seeking	6

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