Best Journalism Schools Near New London, CT (2026)

New London, Connecticut has 29 accredited schools offering journalism programs, with tuition ranging from $6,630 to $58,350 per year for indexed programs. New London has a population of about 27,199. Median household income is $60,123 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Connecticut, the top-earning journalism-related role is Editor at a median $85,950 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Journalism Schools to New London

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

Ranked by BOC Score โ€” U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

University of Connecticut

Storrs, CT 32.5 miles from New London
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
78.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $73,997
Avg net price $25,097/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 73

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Quinnipiac University

Hamden, CT 41.4 miles from New London
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Central Connecticut State University

New Britain, CT 41.7 miles from New London
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 64

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Southern Connecticut State University

New Haven, CT 43.8 miles from New London
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Fairfield University

Fairfield, CT 61.4 miles from New London
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Journalism Wages Near New London

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Connecticut, statewide)
News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist$61,620
Editor$85,950
Public Relations Specialist$84,990

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 London at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population27,199Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$60,123Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+28.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited journalism schools are near New London, CT?

Our directory has 29 accredited schools offering journalism programs near New London. The closest is University of Rhode Island in Kingston, RI (31.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Fairfield University (61.4 miles). 10 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying journalism roles in Connecticut?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying journalism-related roles in Connecticut are: Editor ($85,950), Public Relations Specialist ($84,990), News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist ($61,620). Wages for New London workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Norwich instead of New London?

Norwich, CT is 13.8 miles from New London and has its own set of local journalism programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is New London an affordable place to study journalism?

New London’s median household income of $60,123 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in New London 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 New London

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

Data verified: August 11, 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.