Best MIS Schools Near Bridgeport, CT (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Bridgeport, Connecticut has 5 accredited schools offering management information systems programs. Bridgeport has a population of about 148,012. Median household income is $56,584 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Connecticut, the top-earning management information systems-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $171,750 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Management Information Systems Schools to Bridgeport

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer management information systems programs near Bridgeport, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Bridgeport 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 Bridgeport. 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

Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, CT 3.2 miles from Bridgeport
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
66.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $75,059
Avg net price $46,174/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 77

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Fairfield University

Fairfield, CT 3.9 miles from Bridgeport
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
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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  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 78

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Albertus Magnus College

New Haven, CT 17.2 miles from Bridgeport
  • 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

#4

Western Connecticut State University

Danbury, CT 19.4 miles from Bridgeport
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,115
Avg net price $17,604/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Central Connecticut State University

New Britain, CT 41.2 miles from Bridgeport
  • 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

#6

Connecticut State Community College

New Britain, CT 48.2 miles from Bridgeport
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,344
Avg net price $11,513/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 127

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Eastern Connecticut State University

Willimantic, CT 62.5 miles from Bridgeport
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,469
Avg net price $21,067/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Connecticut

Storrs, CT 65.0 miles from Bridgeport
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
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: 202

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Management Information Systems Wages Near Bridgeport

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Connecticut, statewide)
Computer and Information Systems Manager$171,750
Computer Systems Analyst$109,600
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$105,880

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.

Bridgeport at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population148,012Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$56,584Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+23.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited management information systems schools are near Bridgeport, CT?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering management information systems programs near Bridgeport. The closest is Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, CT (3.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Suffolk County Community College (24.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying management information systems roles in Connecticut?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying management information systems-related roles in Connecticut are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($171,750), Computer Systems Analyst ($109,600), Network and Computer Systems Administrator ($105,880). Wages for Bridgeport workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

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

City of Milford (balance), CT is 7.3 miles from Bridgeport and has its own set of local management information systems programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Bridgeport an affordable place to study management information systems?

Bridgeport’s median household income of $56,584 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bridgeport 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 Bridgeport

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

Data verified: August 31, 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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