Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in City of Milford (balance), CT (2026)

City of Milford (balance), Connecticut has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs. City of Milford (balance) has a population of about 52,536. In Connecticut, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $104,960 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Liberal Arts Schools to City of Milford (balance)

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near City of Milford (balance). Distances are calculated from City of Milford (balance) city center.

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 City of Milford (balance). Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, NY 22.1 miles from City of Milford (balance) BOC Score81.6
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#2

Wesleyan University

Middletown, CT 31.1 miles from City of Milford (balance) BOC Score68.2
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#3

Central Connecticut State University

New Britain, CT 35.8 miles from City of Milford (balance) BOC Score63.6
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#4

Farmingdale State College

Farmingdale, NY 38.0 miles from City of Milford (balance) BOC Score75.7
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#5

Long Island University

Brookville, NY 39.7 miles from City of Milford (balance) BOC Score49.4
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Connecticut schools on the Connecticut liberal arts page.


Liberal Arts Wages Near City of Milford (balance)

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Connecticut, statewide)
Public Relations Specialist$84,990
Management Analyst$104,960
Technical Writer$101,870
News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist$61,620
Editor$85,950
Training and Development Specialist$78,080
Human Resources Specialist$82,890

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.



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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts schools are near City of Milford (balance), CT?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near City of Milford (balance). The closest is Stony Brook University in Stony Brook, NY (22.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Long Island University (39.7 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles in Connecticut?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles in Connecticut are: Management Analyst ($104,960), Technical Writer ($101,870), Editor ($85,950). Wages for City of Milford (balance) workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in West Haven instead of City of Milford (balance)?

West Haven, CT is 6.0 miles from City of Milford (balance) and has its own set of local liberal arts programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

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 City of Milford (balance)

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Data verified: June 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 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.