Best Online Healthcare Programs in Danbury, CT (2026)

Danbury, Connecticut has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs. Danbury has a population of about 86,086. Median household income is $83,422 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Connecticut, the top-earning healthcare-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $130,790 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Healthcare Schools to Danbury

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

#1

Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, CT 17.1 miles from Danbury BOC Score 66.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Fairfield University

Fairfield, CT 20.1 miles from Danbury 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

#3

University of Bridgeport

Bridgeport, CT 21.9 miles from Danbury 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

#4

University of New Haven

West Haven, CT 27.5 miles from Danbury BOC Score 56.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 60

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Southern Connecticut State University

New Haven, CT 27.6 miles from Danbury 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

#6

Quinnipiac University

Hamden, CT 29.8 miles from Danbury 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

#7

Charter Oak State College

New Britain, CT 40.1 miles from Danbury BOC Score 69.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,209
Avg net price $15,815/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Hartford

West Hartford, CT 47.8 miles from Danbury 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
TuitionContact school for pricing
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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 healthcare page.


Healthcare Wages Near Danbury

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Connecticut, statewide)
Medical and Health Services Manager$130,790
Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar$76,140
Medical Records Specialist$60,940
Medical Secretary or Administrative Assistant$48,500
Healthcare Social Worker$79,900
Epidemiologist$83,670

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.


Danbury at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population86,086Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$83,422Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+34.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited healthcare schools are near Danbury, CT?

Accredited schools offering healthcare programs near Danbury are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying healthcare roles in Connecticut?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying healthcare-related roles in Connecticut are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($130,790), Epidemiologist ($83,670), Healthcare Social Worker ($79,900). Wages for Danbury workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Shelton instead of Danbury?

Shelton, CT is 18.5 miles from Danbury and has its own set of local healthcare programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Danbury an affordable place to study healthcare?

Danbury’s median household income of $83,422 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Danbury 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 Danbury

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

Data verified: July 23, 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.