Charter Oak State College Named to Forbes America's Top Colleges 2026 List

NEW BRITAIN, Conn., Aug. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Charter Oak State College, (www.CharterOak.edu), has been named to the Forbes America's Top Colleges 2026 list for the second year in a row. Charter Oak ranked #389 in the annual directory which recognizes the Top 500 Colleges nationally. The list represents Colleges delivering "gold standard" undergraduate education. Fourteen metrics focused on student outcomes are used to determine which Colleges offer students the best financial, career and educational outcomes. Read more about the "500 Colleges that Shine" - https://www.forbes.com/top-colleges/

Charter Oak offers affordable and career-enhancing programs that align with the needs of both employees and employers reflecting its commitment to growing and maintaining an innovative 21st Century workforce. Students complete courses online at their own pace and from the convenience of their chosen location. The college accepts up to 87 college credits in undergraduate transfer and offers college credit for qualified credentials and experience.

Charter Oak State College (www.CharterOak.edu) is Connecticut's only dedicated, public, online college, offering associate and bachelor's degrees in high-demand fields including Business, Healthcare, Technology, Nursing, Social Work, Education, and Public Safety. The College offers master's degrees in Organizational Leadership, Health Data Analytics, Healthcare Administration, and Curriculum and Instruction. Charter Oak is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and governed by Connecticut's Board of Regents for Higher Education.

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