Best Economics Schools Near Bridgeport, CT (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Bridgeport, Connecticut has 5 accredited schools offering economics programs. Bridgeport has a population of about 148,012. Median household income is $56,584 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Connecticut, the top-earning economics-related role is Financial and Investment Analyst at a median $109,500 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Economics Schools to Bridgeport

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer economics programs near Bridgeport, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Bridgeport 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 Bridgeport. 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

Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, CT 3.2 miles from Bridgeport
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
66.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $75,059
Avg net price $46,174/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 77

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Fairfield University

Fairfield, CT 3.9 miles from Bridgeport
  • 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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  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 78

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

University of New Haven

West Haven, CT 14.0 miles from Bridgeport
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,126
Avg net price $34,192/yr
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  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 91

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Southern Connecticut State University

New Haven, CT 16.2 miles from Bridgeport
  • 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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  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 78

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Yale University

New Haven, CT 16.3 miles from Bridgeport
  • 4 year
75.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 98%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $100,533
Avg net price $23,777/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 99%
  • Programs offered: 118

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Western Connecticut State University

Danbury, CT 19.4 miles from Bridgeport
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,115
Avg net price $17,604/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Quinnipiac University

Hamden, CT 22.2 miles from Bridgeport
  • 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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  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 82

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Wesleyan University

Middletown, CT 37.6 miles from Bridgeport
  • 4 year
68.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $73,897
Avg net price $30,177/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 95%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Economics Wages Near Bridgeport

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Connecticut, statewide)
Economist$101,400
Financial and Investment Analyst$109,500
Statistician$102,860
Management Analyst$104,960

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.

Bridgeport at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population148,012Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$56,584Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+23.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited economics schools are near Bridgeport, CT?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering economics programs near Bridgeport. The closest is Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, CT (3.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Yale University (16.3 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying economics roles in Connecticut?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying economics-related roles in Connecticut are: Financial and Investment Analyst ($109,500), Management Analyst ($104,960), Statistician ($102,860). Wages for Bridgeport workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

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

City of Milford (balance), CT is 7.3 miles from Bridgeport and has its own set of local economics programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Bridgeport an affordable place to study economics?

Bridgeport’s median household income of $56,584 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bridgeport 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 Bridgeport

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Bridgeport:

Data verified: August 31, 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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