Best FinTech Schools Near West Haven, CT (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

West Haven, Connecticut has 5 accredited schools offering financial technology programs. West Haven has a population of about 55,147. Median household income is $73,566 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Connecticut, the top-earning financial technology-related role is Software Developer at a median $134,120 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Financial Technology Schools to West Haven

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer financial technology programs near West Haven, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from West Haven 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 West Haven. 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

Southern Connecticut State University

New Haven, CT 4.2 miles from West Haven
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.9 BOC Score
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: 78

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Albertus Magnus College

New Haven, CT 4.6 miles from West Haven
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
49.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,144
Avg net price $34,028/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Quinnipiac University

Hamden, CT 10.7 miles from West Haven
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.9 BOC Score
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: 82

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Bridgeport

Bridgeport, CT 13.8 miles from West Haven
  • 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

#5

Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, CT 14.8 miles from West Haven
  • 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

#6

Fairfield University

Fairfield, CT 17.0 miles from West Haven
  • 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

#7

Post University

Waterbury, CT 19.0 miles from West Haven
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
22.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 19%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,696
Avg net price $21,634/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 33%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Western Connecticut State University

Danbury, CT 26.3 miles from West Haven
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.7 BOC Score
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: 52

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Financial Technology Wages Near West Haven

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Connecticut, statewide)
Financial and Investment Analyst$109,500
Software Developer$134,120
Data Scientist$126,340

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.

West Haven at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population55,147Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$73,566Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+29.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited financial technology schools are near West Haven, CT?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering financial technology programs near West Haven. The closest is Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven, CT (4.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Sacred Heart University (14.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying financial technology roles in Connecticut?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying financial technology-related roles in Connecticut are: Software Developer ($134,120), Data Scientist ($126,340), Financial and Investment Analyst ($109,500). Wages for West Haven workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in New Haven instead of West Haven?

New Haven, CT is 3.4 miles from West Haven and has its own set of local financial technology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is West Haven an affordable place to study financial technology?

West Haven’s median household income of $73,566 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in West Haven 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 West Haven

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

Data verified: August 31, 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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