Health Care Programs in Connecticut

Research schools offering degree programs that will prepare you to enter or advance your career in the fastest growing career sector, the health care industry. Then take a look at the largest employers in health care to get an idea of where to start looking for careers once you complete your education in Connecticut.

• Find Connecticut Schools offering Health Care and Related Degrees
• What are Connecticut's fastest growing careers in Health Care?
• Who are Connecticut's largest employers in the Health Care field?

What are the Fastest Growing Health Care Careers in Connecticut?

Connecticut's fastest growing careers in the health care field are Network administrators and analysts, medical assistants, physical therapists, database administrators, physician assistants, personal and home health aides, pharmacy technicians, athletic trainers, mental health counselors, and physical therapists. You can research health care and related career options as well as the requirements for these careers in our Career Center. Our select schools offer online and campus based degree options designed to fit your schedule.

Who are the Largest Health Care Employers in Connecticut?

Once you complete your education the search will be on for the employer with the best benefits, pay and hours. We have provided a list of the largest employers in Connecticut's health care industry to get your research started. There is a broad range of career options at each of these employers from network administrators to registered nurses and medical assistants. You will surely find a career that fits your personal and professional goals.

• Aetna: Providers of health benefits. Opportunities in finance, claims, IT, nursing, sales and marketing. Aetna corporate headquarters is located in Hartford with another facility in Middletown. Aetna has 35,258 employees.
• Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield/WellPoint: Offices in New Haven, CT that employ around 1,500 employees. Career opportunities in sales and business development, communications, customer care, finance, human resources, medical, IT and many more. WellPoint employs over 41,000 employees Nationwide. Lot of opportunities for entry-level positions as well as career advancement.
• Danbury Hospital: Located in Danbury employing over 3,000 staff, making them the largest employer in the area.
• Hartford Hospital: Opportunities in nursing, IT, managerial positions, and more. Hartford Hospital has a number of affiliated facilities in the area.
• University of Connecticut Health Center: Located in Farmington. UC Health Center has nearly 4,500 employees. A key fact is that all permanent employees are considered state employees and get state employee benefits, salary and compensation!
• Hospital of St. Raphael - New Haven: There are a number of affiliated facilities and clinics including Sister Anne Virginia Grimes Health Center skilled nursing facility. There are job opportunities at all levels in a number of different fields. Check them out.
• St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center - Hartford: A beautiful location and the company has a great benefits package.
• Bridgeport Hospital: The hospital is part of the Yale New Haven Health System and is located in Bridgeport, CT and has over 2,600 employees not including attending physicians. Many opportunities for advancement and continuing education as well as a good benefits plan and retirement plan.
• Stamford Hospital: Offers a great location with many amenities nearby including New York City. A long tradition of health care here and many opportunities in nursing, IT, allied health, non-clinical professional positions and more.

Take the first step toward advancing or starting your career at one of these organizations by requesting information from the schools below.

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