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

New London, Connecticut has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $6,440 to $12,080 per year for indexed programs. New London has a population of about 27,199. Median household income is $60,123 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.9% 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 London

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer accounting programs near New London, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from New London city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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 London. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Goodwin University

East Hartford, CT 39.3 miles from New London BOC Score 57.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,596
Avg net price $29,249/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Connecticut State Community College

New Britain, CT 41.3 miles from New London BOC Score 47.6
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,344
Avg net price $11,513/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 139

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Accounting Wages Near New London

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 London at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population27,199Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$60,123Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+28.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Accredited schools offering accounting programs near New London are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

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 London workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Norwich instead of New London?

Norwich, CT is 13.8 miles from New London 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 London an affordable place to study accounting?

New London’s median household income of $60,123 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in New London 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 London

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Data verified: July 23, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.