Torrington, Connecticut has a population of about 35,481. The city’s median household income is $69,611 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 189 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Torrington, with tuition ranging from $11,882 to $26,435 per year for indexed programs. In Connecticut, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $169,730 annually (BLS, May 2024).
The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 189 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near Torrington. Distances are calculated from Torrington city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Post University | Waterbury, CT | 20.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| University of Saint Joseph | West Hartford, CT | 20.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Central Connecticut State University | New Britain, CT | 21.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Charter Oak State College | New Britain, CT | 21.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | ✓ |
| University of Hartford | West Hartford, CT | 21.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Rensselaer at Hartford | Hartford, CT | 23.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | ✓ |
| Connecticut State Community College | Hartford, CT | 23.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Goodwin University | East Hartford, CT | 25.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Westfield State University | Westfield, MA | 26.7 mi | $11,882 - $26,435 | – |
| Quinnipiac University | Hamden, CT | 31.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Connecticut schools on the Connecticut business administration page.
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Connecticut, statewide) |
|---|---|
| General and Operations Manager | $130,230 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $130,930 |
| Financial Manager | $169,730 |
| Human Resources Manager | $149,310 |
| Management Analyst | $103,740 |
| Project Management Specialist | $104,990 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $89,630 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $79,660 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $76,000 |
Source: BLS, May 2024 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.
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 35,481 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $69,611 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 24.5% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Our directory has 189 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Torrington. The closest is Post University in Waterbury, CT (20.8 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Quinnipiac University (31.2 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles in Connecticut are: Financial Manager ($169,730), Human Resources Manager ($149,310), Administrative Services Manager ($130,930). Wages for Torrington workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Bristol, CT is 14.4 miles from Torrington 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.
Torrington’s median household income of $69,611 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Torrington while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Connecticut public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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.
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