New Britain, Connecticut has 5 accredited schools offering health science 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 health science-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $130,790 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Health Science Schools to New Britain
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer health science programs near New Britain, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from New Britain 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 New Britain.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$58,562
Avg net price
$16,857/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 78%
- Programs offered: 35
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$41,344
Avg net price
$11,513/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Connecticut schools on the Connecticut health science page.
Health Science Wages Near New Britain
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Connecticut, statewide) |
|---|
| Medical and Health Services Manager | $130,790 |
| Health Education Specialist | $66,870 |
| Health Information Technologist | $76,140 |
| Health Technologist and Technician | $51,030 |
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
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 73,301 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $57,036 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 18.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other New Britain-Area Cities With Health Science 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 health science schools are near New Britain, CT?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering health science 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 New York Medical College (67.0 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying health science roles in Connecticut?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying health science-related roles in Connecticut are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($130,790), Health Information Technologist ($76,140), Health Education Specialist ($66,870). 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 health science 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 health science?
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.
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Data verified: August 25, 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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