Higher Education

Connecticut boasts 38 world-renowned colleges and universities, including Yale — the #2 university in the country¹ — and the University of Connecticut (UConn), that graduate more than 42,000 students per year and serve as centers of innovation, research, and access for local markets, as well as a pipeline of talent for our state’s growing economy. Partnerships with local colleges and universities can help to accelerate research and development, workforce, and innovation solutions for your company.

“In terms of just the breadth of talent: UConn, Yale, Quinnipiac, Wesleyan — we have tremendous schools here, and there’s really no reason to go outside of that… I truly believe that Connecticut offers one of the best talent forces for businesses to select from.”

— Rebecca Corbin, Founder & CEO of Corbin Advisors

Connecticut ranks #1 in the nation for college readiness², #3 for best community college system³, #3 highest percentage of adults with graduate or professional degrees⁴, #6 state for percentage of adults with Bachelor's degrees or beyond⁵, and #9 for employed science, engineering, and health doctorate holders as a percentage of the workforce⁶.

Find out more below about how these institutions are revolutionizing various industries in Connecticut.