Best Economics Schools Near Middletown, CT (2026)

Middletown, Connecticut has 114 accredited schools offering economics programs, with tuition ranging from $5,338 to $70,770 per year for indexed programs. Middletown has a population of about 47,646. Median household income is $73,979 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 40.7% 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 Middletown

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

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


Economics Wages Near Middletown

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.


Middletown at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population47,646Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$73,979Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+40.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited economics schools are near Middletown, CT?

Our directory has 114 accredited schools offering economics programs near Middletown. The closest is Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT (0.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Eastern Connecticut State University (25.5 miles). 7 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 Middletown workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Meriden instead of Middletown?

Meriden, CT is 7.2 miles from Middletown 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 Middletown an affordable place to study economics?

Middletown’s median household income of $73,979 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Middletown 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: August 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.