It’s no secret that New England houses some of the best colleges and universities in the nation, and several of the most thriving and successful cities in the world. If you are looking for a quality education and abundant job opportunities after college, New England is without a doubt the place to be.

US News recently released their 2018 rankings of the best colleges in America, with many of the top-ranked schools located right here in New England. It’s no wonder why. New England is rich with opportunity and experiences. That is why Goodwin College is proud to be at the heart of it.

Goodwin College is known to be a “hidden gem” among the best colleges in New England, centrally located in the Greater Hartford region of Connecticut. Our college campus is situated on the beautiful Connecticut River and just down the road, you will find the vibrant, flourishing city-life of Connecticut’s capital, Hartford.

Not to mention, some of New England’s most treasured places are only a short drive away from Goodwin. Nearby, you will find everything from mountains to beaches, skyscapes to countryside, even the local farmer’s market. If you’re up for a mini-road trip, Boston and New York City are also just a few hours away from our campus. There are also dozens of museums, performing art centers, and historic cultural centers even closer.

Going to college in New England truly puts it all within your reach – cities rich with American history, rolling hills and mountain views, white sandy beaches, and a sincerely magical fall season. On top of all this, a prime New England school like Goodwin College can position you for all-around professional success: granting you boundless networking, internship, and job opportunities nearby. Hartford, Connecticut, for example, is home to some of today’s most prosperous healthcare, aerospace, insurance, and financial companies. Hartford is also ranked among the top ten highest-paying cities in America, according to a Business Insider report. Connecticut (as a whole) was ranked among the top 25 best states for employment opportunities.

At Goodwin, we strive to maintain relationships with many of the state’s top employers, so that students can benefit from hands-on, on-the-job training in real-life professional settings. In fact, we make active training a core component of our career-focused degree programs. If you pursue one of the many degree programs at Goodwin, you can expect blended classroom and practical learning environments. In our Manufacturing and Machining School, for example, students actively operate state-of-the-art equipment and utilize advanced manufacturing technologies, so that they can master their craft before entering the workforce.

In addition to our extensive manufacturing programs, Goodwin also has a thriving healthcare school, accounting and business administration programs, early childhood education degrees, environmental studies, and more. For foreign language speaking and international students, Goodwin also offers a dedicated ESL (English as a Second Language) program.

You can view our full list of certificate and degree program offerings here. Our international degree programs in New England can be found by clicking here.

A hidden gem among the best colleges in New England, Goodwin College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and ensures high-quality, convenient degree programs for students from around the globe. If you wish to earn a degree with immediate value, if you desire to develop your skillset and dive into a career right away, Goodwin College is a great choice for you. We offer flexible, accelerated, and career-centric degree and certificate programs as well as job placement services after graduation.

Start your college education with us in the heart of New England. Learn more today by calling Goodwin College toll-free at 800-889-3282. Or, request more information about our international programs here. We look forward to hearing from you soon!