Best Data Science Schools Near City of Milford (balance), CT

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

City of Milford (balance), Connecticut has 5 accredited schools offering data science programs. City of Milford (balance) has a population of about 52,536. In Connecticut, the top-earning data science-related role is Actuaries at a median $166,800 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Data Science Schools to City of Milford (balance)

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer data science programs near City of Milford (balance), ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from City of Milford (balance) 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 City of Milford (balance). Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Southern Connecticut State University

New Haven, CT 9.5 miles from City of Milford (balance)
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,043
Avg net price $20,857/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 78

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Fairfield University

Fairfield, CT 11.1 miles from City of Milford (balance)
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 84%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $88,794
Avg net price $48,095/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 78

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Quinnipiac University

Hamden, CT 16.0 miles from City of Milford (balance)
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 79%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $83,759
Avg net price $40,675/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 82

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Post University

Waterbury, CT 21.5 miles from City of Milford (balance)
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
22.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 19%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,696
Avg net price $21,634/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 33%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

University of Connecticut

Storrs, CT 58.3 miles from City of Milford (balance)
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
78.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $73,997
Avg net price $25,097/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 202

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Data Science Wages Near City of Milford (balance)

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Connecticut, statewide)
Data Scientists $126,340
Statisticians $102,860
Operations Research Analysts $96,700
Software Developers $134,120
Actuaries $166,800
Database Architects $144,460
Computer Systems Analysts $109,600
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $77,740

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited data science schools are near City of Milford (balance), CT?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering data science programs near City of Milford (balance). The closest is Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven, CT (9.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Fordham University (49.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying data science roles in Connecticut?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying data science-related roles in Connecticut are: Actuaries ($166,800), Database Architects ($144,460), Software Developers ($134,120). Wages for City of Milford (balance) workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in West Haven instead of City of Milford (balance)?

West Haven, CT is 6.0 miles from City of Milford (balance) and has its own set of local data science programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

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 City of Milford (balance)

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for City of Milford (balance):

Data verified: September 5, 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.

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