Best Online Education Programs in New Britain, CT (2026)

New Britain, Connecticut has 5 accredited schools offering education programs, with tuition ranging from $11,882 to $26,435 per year for indexed programs. New Britain has a population of about 73,301. Median household income is $57,036 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Connecticut, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, K-12 at a median $156,240 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Education Schools to New Britain

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer education programs near New Britain. Distances are calculated from New Britain city center.

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

Education Wages Near New Britain

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.

New Britain at a Glance

Other New Britain-Area Cities With Education Programs

• Bristol, CT – 8.0 mi away (60,147 pop)
• Hartford, CT – 8.2 mi away (913,587 pop)
• Meriden, CT – 9.6 mi away (59,622 pop)
• Middletown, CT – 11.2 mi away (46,544 pop)
• Waterbury, CT – 15.2 mi away (190,855 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited education schools are near New Britain, CT?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering education programs near New Britain. The closest is Central Connecticut State University in New Britain, CT (1.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Rhode Island College (69.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying education roles in Connecticut?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying education-related roles in Connecticut are: Education Administrator, K-12 ($156,240), Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($123,190), Middle School Teacher ($93,610). Wages for New Britain workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

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

Bristol, CT is 8.0 miles from New Britain and has its own set of local education programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is New Britain an affordable place to study education?

New Britain’s median household income of $57,036 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in New Britain 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.

Learn More About Education Programs

• Education accreditation: what to look for
• Education concentrations and specializations
• Is a Education degree worth it?
• Main Education degree guide
• Online Education programs in Connecticut
• Education programs by state

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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.