Best Online Business Administration Programs in Hartford, CT (2026)

Hartford, Connecticut has 5 accredited schools offering business administration programs. Hartford has a population of about 119,970. Median household income is $45,300 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Connecticut, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $174,830 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Business Administration Schools to Hartford

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

#1

Connecticut State Community College

Hartford, CT 0.6 miles from Hartford BOC Score47.6
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#2

Rensselaer at Hartford

Hartford, CT 0.7 miles from Hartford
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#3

Goodwin University

East Hartford, CT 2.4 miles from Hartford BOC Score57.9
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#4

University of Hartford

West Hartford, CT 2.8 miles from Hartford BOC Score58.1
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#5

Central Connecticut State University

New Britain, CT 6.6 miles from Hartford BOC Score63.6
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Connecticut schools on the Connecticut business administration page.


Business Administration Wages Near Hartford

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Connecticut, statewide)
General and Operations Manager$137,220
Administrative Services Manager$120,200
Financial Manager$174,830
Human Resources Manager$165,930
Management Analyst$104,960
Project Management Specialist$105,240
Accountant or Auditor$97,550
Training and Development Specialist$78,080
Office and Administrative Support Supervisor$78,200

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.


Hartford at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population119,970Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$45,300Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+18.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited business administration schools are near Hartford, CT?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Hartford. The closest is Connecticut State Community College in Hartford, CT (0.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Central Connecticut State University (6.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying business administration roles in Connecticut?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles in Connecticut are: Financial Manager ($174,830), Human Resources Manager ($165,930), General and Operations Manager ($137,220). Wages for Hartford workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

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

New Britain, CT is 8.2 miles from Hartford and has its own set of local business administration programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Hartford an affordable place to study business administration?

Hartford’s median household income of $45,300 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hartford 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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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.