Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Naugatuck, CT (2026)

Naugatuck, Connecticut has a population of about 31,634. The city’s median household income is $92,184 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited liberal arts programs within 100 miles of Naugatuck. In Connecticut, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Technical Writer at a median $109,400 annually (BLS, May 2024).


Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Naugatuck

The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer liberal arts programs. Distances are calculated from Naugatuck city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Central Connecticut State UniversityNew Britain, CT20.4 miContact school for pricing
Wesleyan UniversityMiddletown, CT21.0 miContact school for pricing
Stony Brook UniversityStony Brook, NY40.2 miContact school for pricing
Vassar CollegePoughkeepsie, NY45.7 miContact school for pricing
University of ConnecticutStorrs, CT46.9 miContact school for pricing

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


Liberal Arts Wages Near Naugatuck

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Connecticut, statewide)
Public Relations Specialist$83,620
Management Analyst$103,740
Technical Writer$109,400
News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist$61,540
Editor$81,910
Training and Development Specialist$79,660
Human Resources Specialist$77,750

Source: BLS, May 2024 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.


Naugatuck at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population31,634Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$92,184Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+32.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts programs are near Naugatuck, CT?

Our directory lists 5 liberal arts programs within 100 miles of Naugatuck. The closest is Central Connecticut State University in New Britain, CT (20.4 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is University of Connecticut (46.9 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

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

Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles in Connecticut are: Technical Writer ($109,400), Management Analyst ($103,740), Public Relations Specialist ($83,620). Wages for Naugatuck workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Waterbury instead of Naugatuck?

Waterbury, CT is 4.9 miles from Naugatuck 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.

Is Naugatuck an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Naugatuck’s median household income of $92,184 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Naugatuck 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.