Best History Schools Near Bristol, CT (2026)

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

Bristol, Connecticut has 5 accredited schools offering history 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 history-related role is History Teachers, Postsecondary at a median $101,950 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest History Schools to Bristol

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer history 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

Central Connecticut State University

New Britain, CT 9.0 miles from Bristol
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.7 BOC Score
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: 92

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Saint Joseph

West Hartford, CT 12.9 miles from Bristol
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.9 BOC Score
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: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Trinity College

Hartford, CT 13.7 miles from Bristol
  • 4 year
66.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $90,779
Avg net price $34,832/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 41

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

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

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#5

Wesleyan University

Middletown, CT 17.1 miles from Bristol
  • 4 year
68.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $73,897
Avg net price $30,177/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 95%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Quinnipiac University

Hamden, CT 18.3 miles from Bristol
  • 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

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#7

Southern Connecticut State University

New Haven, CT 24.0 miles from Bristol
  • 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

#8

Albertus Magnus College

New Haven, CT 24.1 miles from Bristol
  • 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

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

History Wages Near Bristol

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Connecticut, statewide)
Historians $66,770
Archivists $79,790
Curators $76,510
Museum Technicians and Conservators $62,030
History Teachers, Postsecondary $101,950
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $80,970
Writers and Authors $98,460
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $79,210

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 history schools are near Bristol, CT?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering history programs near Bristol. The closest is Central Connecticut State University in New Britain, CT (9.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Connecticut State Community College (15.1 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying history roles in Connecticut?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying history-related roles in Connecticut are: History Teachers, Postsecondary ($101,950), Writers and Authors ($98,460), Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education ($80,970). 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 history 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 history?

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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