Best Online Accounting Programs in New Britain, CT (2026)

New Britain, Connecticut has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $5,346 to $15,709 per year for indexed programs. New Britain has a population of about 73,301. Median household income is $57,036 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.8% 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 New Britain

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer accounting programs near New Britain. Distances are calculated from New Britain 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 New Britain. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Connecticut State Community College

Hartford, CT 8.7 miles from New Britain BOC Score47.6
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#2

Goodwin University

East Hartford, CT 9.0 miles from New Britain BOC Score57.9
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#3

Holyoke Community College

Holyoke, MA 36.5 miles from New Britain BOC Score43.9
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#4

Dutchess Community College

Poughkeepsie, NY 57.5 miles from New Britain BOC Score55.7
Published tuition$5,346 - $15,709
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#5

Suffolk County Community College

Selden, NY 58.9 miles from New Britain BOC Score68.2
Published tuition$6,440 - $12,080
Online programsYes

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Connecticut schools on the Connecticut accounting page.


Accounting Wages Near New Britain

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.


New Britain at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population73,301Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$57,036Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+18.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near New Britain, CT?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near New Britain. The closest is Connecticut State Community College in Hartford, CT (8.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Suffolk County Community College (58.9 miles). 5 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 New Britain workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Bristol instead of New Britain?

Bristol, CT is 8.0 miles from New Britain 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 New Britain an affordable place to study accounting?

New Britain’s median household income of $57,036 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in New Britain 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 New Britain

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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.