Southern Connecticut State University Graduate Programs

Southern Connecticut State University is a Public, 4-years school located in New Haven, CT. SCSU offers total 75 graduate programs through Master's, Doctorate, Post-graduate certificate degree/programs.

  • Graduate Tuition & fees: $24,744 ($14,541 Connecticut residents)
  • Graduate Students: 1,969
  • Graduate Programs: 75

SCSU Graduate Programs Overview

Southern Connecticut State University (referred to as SCSU) is a Public, 4-years school located in New Haven, CT. SCSU offers total 75 graduate programs through Master's, Doctorate, Post-graduate certificate degree/programs.
The 2023 graduate tuition & fees at Southern Connecticut State University is $14,541 for Connecticut residents and $24,744 for out-of-state students when a student attends full-time status. The tuition per credit hour is $458 for Connecticut residents and $475 for out-of-state students. Total 1,969 students have enrolled in graduate programs where the school has total population of 8,889 with undergraduate students.
SCSU 2023 Graduate Programs Key Facts
Tuition & FeesConnecticut residents: $14,541
Out-of-State: $24,744
Costs per CreditConnecticut residents: $458
Out-of-State: $475
Graduate Students1,969
Graduate Programs75 programs
Offered Graduate DegreeMaster's, Doctorate, Post-graduate certificate

Who Accredits Southern Connecticut State University

Southern Connecticut State University is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education (12/1/1952 - Current).

Graduate Degree & Major Programs, Number of Completers

Southern Connecticut State University graduate schools offers 75 major programs and 9 programs are available on distance learning. Last year, total 733 students have earned their graduate degrees/certificate at SCSU. Next tables summarize the offered graduate major programs and its sub-programs at SCSU with number of completers.
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] 1 program 0
Environmental Studies1 program 0
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] 1 program 11
Women's Studies1 program 11
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 1 program 2
Computer and Information Sciences1 program 2
Education [+] 12 programs 194
Education1 program 60
Bilingual and Multilingual Education1 program 18
Educational Evaluation and Research1 program 0
Special Education and Teaching1 program 58
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services1 program 11
Elementary Education and Teaching1 program 1
Art Teacher Education1 program 0
Health Teacher Education1 program 14
Mathematics Teacher Education1 program 0
Reading Teacher Education1 program 21
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education1 program 0
Education (other)1 program 11
Engineering [+] 1 program 3
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics1 program 3
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 1 program 3
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics1 program 3
English Language and Literature [+] 2 programs 13
English Language and Literature1 program 6
Creative Writing1 program 7
Library Science [+] 1 program (1 online)33
Library and Information Science1 program (1 online)33
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 1 program 4
Biology/Biological Sciences1 program 4
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 1 program 1
Mathematics1 program 1
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 3 programs 28
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management1 program 8
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management1 program 16
Kinesiology and Exercise Science1 program 4
Physical Sciences [+] 2 programs 4
Chemistry1 program 4
Physics (other)1 program 0
Psychology [+] 3 programs 36
Psychology1 program 9
School Psychology1 program 21
Applied Behavior Analysis1 program 6
Human Services [+] 1 program 92
Social Work1 program 92
Social Sciences [+] 3 programs 15
Political Science and Government1 program 4
Sociology1 program 11
Urban Studies/Affairs1 program 0
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 10 programs (2 online)113
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist1 program 44
Athletic Training/Trainer1 program 0
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling1 program 0
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling1 program 19
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor1 program 21
Public Health1 program 23
Nursing Education1 program (1 online)6
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse1 program 0
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing1 program 0
Clinical Nurse Leader1 program (1 online)0
Business [+] 1 program 31
Business Administration and Management1 program 31
History [+] 1 programs 3
History1 program 3
Total46 programs (3 online)586
Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Education [+] 1 program 11
Educational Leadership and Administration1 program 11
Psychology [+] 1 program 0
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (other)1 program 0
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 1 programs (1 online)4
Nursing Education1 program (1 online)4
Total3 programs (1 online)15
Doctorate (Practice) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Human Services [+] 1 program (1 online)13
Social Work1 program (1 online)13
Total1 program (1 online)13
Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] 1 program 2
Women's Studies1 program 2
Education [+] 2 programs 13
Reading Teacher Education1 program 1
School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist1 program 12
Engineering Technology [+] 1 program 2
Nanotechnology1 program 2
Psychology [+] 1 program 5
Applied Behavior Analysis1 program 5
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 3 programs (2 online)0
Nursing Education1 program (1 online)0
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing1 program 0
Clinical Nurse Leader1 program (1 online)0
Business [+] 2 programs 4
Business Administration and Management1 program 4
Accounting1 program 0
Total10 programs (2 online)26
Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] 1 program (1 online)0
Women's Studies1 program (1 online)0
Education [+] 9 programs 81
Educational Leadership and Administration1 program 59
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education1 program 0
Special Education and Teaching1 program 5
Special Education and Teaching (other)1 program 0
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services1 program 3
Elementary Education and Teaching1 program 5
Reading Teacher Education1 program 9
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education1 program 0
School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist1 program 0
Library Science [+] 1 program 0
Library and Information Science1 program 0
Psychology [+] 1 program 10
School Psychology1 program 10
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 3 programs (1 online)2
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling1 program (1 online)0
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor1 program 2
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing1 program 0
Total15 programs (2 online)93

2023 Graduate Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2022-2023, the average tuition & fees of SCSU graduate programs is $14,541 for Connecticut residents and $24,744 for other students. The tuition per credit hour for graduate program is $458 for Connecticut residents and $475 for other students. The average living costs is $17,072 when a student lives on campus housing.
2022-2023 Graduate Program Tuition at SCSU
Connecticut residentsOut of State
Tuition$8,299$18,092
Fees$5,800$5,800
Costs per Credit Hour$458$475
Living on-campus$17,072
Living off-campus$14,222

Graduate Student Population

At SCSU graduate schools, there are total 1,969 graduate students. Among them, 548 students have enrolled graduate programs online exclusively. By gender, there are 490 men and 1,479 women students at SCSU graduate schools. Next table summarizes the graduate student population at SCSU.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity at Southern Connecticut State University
TotalMaleFemale
Total1,9694901,479
American Indian/Native American202
Asian581840
Black/African American24461183
Hispanic24960189
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander101
White1,254302952
Two More651847
Un-Known752253
Graduate Student Population in Online Programs at SCSU
Total Graduate StudentsEnrolled ExclusivelyEnrolled Some CoursesNot In Online Courses
Number of Students1,969548570851

Highest Graduate Tuition in Connecticut

See graduate schools having the highest tuition & fees in Connecticut
Wesleyan University (Wesleyan) is a Private, 4-years school located in Middletown, CT. The 2023 tuition & fees is $67,316. The school has a total enrollment of 3,253 and student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1 (14.29%).
Request Info
Yale University (Yale) is a Private, 4-years school located in New Haven, CT. The 2023 tuition & fees is $64,700. The school has a total enrollment of 14,776 and student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1 (16.67%).
Request Info
University of Connecticut (Connecticut) is a Public, 4-years school located in Storrs, CT. The 2023 tuition & fees is $20,366 for Connecticut residents and $43,034 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 27,003 and student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%).
Request Info
Sacred Heart University (SHU) is a Private, 4-years school located in Fairfield, CT. The 2023 tuition & fees is $48,460. The school has a total enrollment of 10,721 and student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%).
Request Info
Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) is a Public, 4-years school located in New Britain, CT. The 2023 tuition & fees is $12,460 for Connecticut residents and $25,736 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 9,468 and student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 (7.14%).
Request Info

Largest Graduate Schools in Connecticut

See Colleges having the lowest tuition & fees in Connecticut
Yale University (Yale) is a Private, 4-years school located in New Haven, CT. The 2023 tuition & fees is $64,700. The school has a total enrollment of 14,776 and student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1 (16.67%).
Request Info
University of Connecticut (Connecticut) is a Public, 4-years school located in Storrs, CT. The 2023 tuition & fees is $20,366 for Connecticut residents and $43,034 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 27,003 and student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%).
Request Info
University of New Haven (UNH) is a Private, 4-years school located in West Haven, CT. The 2023 tuition & fees is $45,730. The school has a total enrollment of 8,819 and student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1 (5.26%).
Request Info
Sacred Heart University (SHU) is a Private, 4-years school located in Fairfield, CT. The 2023 tuition & fees is $48,460. The school has a total enrollment of 10,721 and student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%).
Request Info
Quinnipiac University (Quinnipiac) is a Private, 4-years school located in Hamden, CT. The 2023 tuition & fees is $53,090. The school has a total enrollment of 8,788 and student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1 (9.09%).
Request Info
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023