Best Online Accounting Programs in Naugatuck, CT (2026)

Naugatuck, Connecticut has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $5,346 to $15,709 per year for indexed programs. Naugatuck has a population of about 31,634. Median household income is $92,184 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Connecticut, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $174,830 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Accounting Schools to Naugatuck

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer accounting programs near Naugatuck. Distances are calculated from Naugatuck city center.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Naugatuck. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Connecticut State Community College

Hartford, CT 27.5 miles from Naugatuck BOC Score47.6
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#2

Goodwin University

East Hartford, CT 27.8 miles from Naugatuck BOC Score57.9
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#3

Suffolk County Community College

Selden, NY 44.3 miles from Naugatuck BOC Score68.2
Published tuition$6,440 - $12,080
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#4

Dutchess Community College

Poughkeepsie, NY 46.8 miles from Naugatuck BOC Score55.7
Published tuition$5,346 - $15,709
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#5

SUNY Westchester Community College

Valhalla, NY 48.1 miles from Naugatuck BOC Score45.9
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Connecticut schools on the Connecticut accounting page.


Accounting Wages Near Naugatuck

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Connecticut, statewide)
Accountant and Auditor$97,550
Financial Manager$174,830
Financial Analyst$109,500
Budget Analyst$95,440
Tax Preparer$41,130
Tax Examiner and Collector$89,140
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk$59,970

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.


Naugatuck at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population31,634Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$92,184Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+32.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Naugatuck, CT?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Naugatuck. The closest is Connecticut State Community College in Hartford, CT (27.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is SUNY Westchester Community College (48.1 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles in Connecticut?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles in Connecticut are: Financial Manager ($174,830), Financial Analyst ($109,500), Accountant and Auditor ($97,550). Wages for Naugatuck workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Waterbury instead of Naugatuck?

Waterbury, CT is 4.9 miles from Naugatuck and has its own set of local accounting programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Naugatuck an affordable place to study accounting?

Naugatuck’s median household income of $92,184 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Naugatuck while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Connecticut public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.


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Other Programs Available in Naugatuck

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Data verified: June 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.