Best Online Education Programs in Norwalk, CT (2026)

Norwalk, Connecticut has 5 accredited schools offering education programs. Norwalk has a population of about 91,375. Median household income is $105,301 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 44.6% 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 Norwalk

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

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 Norwalk. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Manhattanville College

Purchase, NY 16.4 miles from Norwalk BOC Score59.3
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#2

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, NY 21.2 miles from Norwalk BOC Score81.6
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#3

Mercy University

Dobbs Ferry, NY 24.2 miles from Norwalk BOC Score57.2
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#4

Hofstra University

Hempstead, NY 29.1 miles from Norwalk BOC Score64.4
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#5

CUNY Lehman College

Bronx, NY 29.8 miles from Norwalk BOC Score66.1
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Connecticut schools on the Connecticut education page.


Education Wages Near Norwalk

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Connecticut, statewide)
Secondary School Teacher$80,970
Elementary School Teacher$80,600
Middle School Teacher$93,610
Education Teacher, Postsecondary$80,620
Education Administrator, K-12$156,240
Education Administrator, Postsecondary$123,190
Tutor$50,350
Educational and Career Counselor$73,910

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.


Norwalk at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population91,375Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$105,301Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+44.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited education schools are near Norwalk, CT?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering education programs near Norwalk. The closest is Manhattanville College in Purchase, NY (16.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is CUNY Lehman College (29.8 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 Norwalk workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Stamford instead of Norwalk?

Stamford, CT is 7.2 miles from Norwalk 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 Norwalk an affordable place to study education?

Norwalk’s median household income of $105,301 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Norwalk 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 Norwalk

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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.