Western Connecticut State University Graduate Programs

Western Connecticut State University is a Public, 4-years school located in Danbury, CT. WCSU offers total 26 graduate programs through Master's, Doctorate, Post-graduate certificate degree/programs.

  • Graduate Tuition & fees: $18,469 ($14,319 Connecticut residents)
  • Graduate Students: 618
  • Graduate Programs: 26

WCSU Graduate Programs Overview

Western Connecticut State University (referred to as WCSU) is a Public, 4-years school located in Danbury, CT. WCSU offers total 26 graduate programs through Master's, Doctorate, Post-graduate certificate degree/programs.
The 2023 graduate tuition & fees at Western Connecticut State University is $14,319 for Connecticut residents and $18,469 for out-of-state students when a student attends full-time status. The tuition per credit hour is $671 for part-time students or overloaded credits. Total 618 students have enrolled in graduate programs where the school has total population of 4,417 with undergraduate students.
WCSU 2023 Graduate Programs Key Facts
Tuition & FeesConnecticut residents: $14,319
Out-of-State: $18,469
Costs per Credit$671
Graduate Students618
Graduate Programs26 programs
Offered Graduate DegreeMaster's, Doctorate, Post-graduate certificate

Who Accredits Western Connecticut State University

Western Connecticut State University is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education (12/1/1954 - Current).

Graduate Degree & Major Programs, Number of Completers

Western Connecticut State University graduate schools offers 26 major programs and 5 programs are available on distance learning. Last year, total 204 students have earned their graduate degrees/certificate at WCSU. Next tables summarize the offered graduate major programs and its sub-programs at WCSU with number of completers.
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Education [+] 6 programs 56
Education1 program 14
Special Education and Teaching1 program 4
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services1 program 23
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels1 program 9
Music Teacher Education1 program 6
Reading Teacher Education1 program 0
English Language and Literature [+] 2 programs 8
English Language and Literature1 program 0
Creative Writing1 program 8
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 2 programs 3
Biology/Biological Sciences1 program 0
Conservation Biology1 program 3
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 1 program 1
Mathematics1 program 1
Physical Sciences [+] 1 program 0
Geology/Earth Science1 program 0
Psychology [+] 2 programs (1 online)71
Applied Behavior Analysis1 program (1 online)60
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (other)1 program 11
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 1 program 3
Fine/Studio Arts1 program 3
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 2 programs 24
Health/Health Care Administration/Management1 program 8
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing1 program 16
Business [+] 1 program 21
Business/Commerce1 program 21
History [+] 1 programs 3
History1 program 3
Total19 programs (1 online)190
Doctorate (Practice) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Education [+] 1 program 11
Educational Leadership and Administration1 program 11
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 2 programs (2 online)1
Nursing Education1 program (1 online)0
Nursing Practice1 program (1 online)1
Total3 programs (2 online)12
Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Education [+] 1 program (1 online)0
Educational Administration and Supervision (other)1 program (1 online)0
Total1 program (1 online)0
Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Education [+] 1 program 0
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor1 program 0
Psychology [+] 1 program (1 online)2
Applied Behavior Analysis1 program (1 online)2
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 1 programs 0
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing1 program 0
Total3 programs (1 online)2

2023 Graduate Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2022-2023, the average tuition & fees of WCSU graduate programs is $14,319 for Connecticut residents and $18,469 for other students. The tuition per credit hour for graduate program is $671 for Connecticut residents and $671 for other students. The average living costs is $16,818 when a student lives on campus housing.
2022-2023 Graduate Program Tuition at WCSU
Connecticut residentsOut of State
Tuition$8,058$20,756
Fees$5,849$5,849
Costs per Credit Hour$671$671
Living on-campus$16,818
Living off-campus$15,702

Graduate Student Population

At WCSU graduate schools, there are total 618 graduate students. Among them, 318 students have enrolled graduate programs online exclusively. By gender, there are 160 men and 458 women students at WCSU graduate schools. Next table summarizes the graduate student population at WCSU.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity at Western Connecticut State University
TotalMaleFemale
Total618160458
American Indian/Native American101
Asian19514
Black/African American551045
Hispanic782157
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White403106297
Two More734
Un-Known471235
Graduate Student Population in Online Programs at WCSU
Total Graduate StudentsEnrolled ExclusivelyEnrolled Some CoursesNot In Online Courses
Number of Students618318105195

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