Best Electrical Engineering Schools Near Bristol, CT (2026)

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

Bristol, Connecticut has 5 accredited schools offering electrical engineering programs. Bristol has a population of about 61,129. Median household income is $83,458 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Connecticut, the top-earning electrical engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Managers at a median $175,490 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Electrical Engineering Schools to Bristol

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

University of Hartford

West Hartford, CT 14.2 miles from Bristol
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,823
Avg net price $30,282/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 90

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Yale University

New Haven, CT 25.6 miles from Bristol
  • 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

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#3

University of New Haven

West Haven, CT 27.0 miles from Bristol
  • 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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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 91

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, CT 35.5 miles from Bristol
  • 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

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#5

University of Connecticut

Storrs, CT 36.7 miles from Bristol
  • 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

#6

University of Bridgeport

Bridgeport, CT 38.0 miles from Bristol
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
42.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,323
Avg net price $27,807/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Fairfield University

Fairfield, CT 39.7 miles from Bristol
  • 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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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Connecticut schools on the Connecticut electrical engineering page.

Electrical Engineering Wages Near Bristol

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Connecticut, statewide)
Electrical Engineers $104,160
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $106,040
Computer Hardware Engineers N/A
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $81,390
Electrical and Electronics Drafters $66,980
Architectural and Engineering Managers $175,490
Mechanical Engineers $105,090
Engineers, All Other $124,110

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.

Bristol at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 61,129 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $83,458 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 30.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited electrical engineering schools are near Bristol, CT?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering electrical engineering programs near Bristol. The closest is University of Hartford in West Hartford, CT (14.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Connecticut (36.7 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying electrical engineering roles in Connecticut?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying electrical engineering-related roles in Connecticut are: Architectural and Engineering Managers ($175,490), Engineers, All Other ($124,110), Electronics Engineers, Except Computer ($106,040). Wages for Bristol workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

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

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

Is Bristol an affordable place to study electrical engineering?

Bristol’s median household income of $83,458 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bristol 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 Bristol

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

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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