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 accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near City of Milford (balance), ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from City of Milford (balance) 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 City of Milford (balance). Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

University of New Haven

West Haven, CT 6.9 miles from City of Milford (balance) 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

#2

Fairfield University

Fairfield, CT 11.1 miles from City of Milford (balance) 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

Quinnipiac University

Hamden, CT 15.9 miles from City of Milford (balance) 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

#4

Wesleyan University

Middletown, CT 31.1 miles from City of Milford (balance) BOC Score 68.2
  • 4 year
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: 5

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Central Connecticut State University

New Britain, CT 35.8 miles from City of Milford (balance) BOC Score 63.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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

#6

University of Connecticut

Storrs, CT 58.2 miles from City of Milford (balance) BOC Score 78.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $73,997
Avg net price $25,097/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 73

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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?

Accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near City of Milford (balance) 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 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)

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for City of Milford (balance):

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.