Best Online Elementary Education Programs in Stamford, CT (2026)

Stamford, Connecticut has 5 accredited schools offering elementary education programs, with tuition ranging from $44,604 to $53,499 per year for indexed programs. Stamford has a population of about 135,806. Median household income is $107,474 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 51.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Connecticut, the top-earning elementary education-related role is Middle School Teacher at a median $93,610 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Elementary Education Schools to Stamford

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer elementary education programs near Stamford, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Stamford 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 Stamford. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Fairfield University

Fairfield, CT 16.1 miles from Stamford BOC Score 74.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Bridgeport

Bridgeport, CT 19.6 miles from Stamford BOC Score 42.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Western Connecticut State University

Danbury, CT 21.3 miles from Stamford BOC Score 56.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 27

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Southern Connecticut State University

New Haven, CT 35.5 miles from Stamford BOC Score 54.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,043
Avg net price $20,857/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Quinnipiac University

Hamden, CT 40.7 miles from Stamford BOC Score 72.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 79%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $83,759
Avg net price $40,675/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Central Connecticut State University

New Britain, CT 57.9 miles from Stamford BOC Score 63.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,562
Avg net price $16,857/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 64

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

University of Saint Joseph

West Hartford, CT 63.6 miles from Stamford BOC Score 60.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,908
Avg net price $27,989/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Hartford

West Hartford, CT 65.0 miles from Stamford BOC Score 58.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Elementary Education Wages Near Stamford

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Connecticut, statewide)
Elementary School Teacher$80,600
Middle School Teacher$93,610
Secondary School Teacher$80,970
Teaching Assistant$38,110

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.


Stamford at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population135,806Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$107,474Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+51.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited elementary education schools are near Stamford, CT?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering elementary education programs near Stamford. The closest is Manhattanville University in Purchase, NY (9.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Sarah Lawrence College (18.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying elementary education roles in Connecticut?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying elementary education-related roles in Connecticut are: Middle School Teacher ($93,610), Secondary School Teacher ($80,970), Elementary School Teacher ($80,600). Wages for Stamford workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Norwalk instead of Stamford?

Norwalk, CT is 7.2 miles from Stamford and has its own set of local elementary education programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Stamford an affordable place to study elementary education?

Stamford’s median household income of $107,474 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Stamford 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 Stamford

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

Data verified: July 30, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.