Best Military History Schools Near West Haven, CT (2026)

Updated September 7, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

West Haven, Connecticut has 1 accredited school offering military history programs. West Haven has a population of about 55,147. Median household income is $73,566 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Connecticut, the top-earning military history-related role is History Teachers, Postsecondary at a median $101,950 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Military History Schools to West Haven

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer military history programs near West Haven, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from West Haven city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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

Military History Wages Near West Haven

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Connecticut, statewide)
Historians $66,770
History Teachers, Postsecondary $101,950
Curators $76,510
Archivists $79,790
Museum Technicians and Conservators $62,030
Editors $85,950
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $79,210
Writers and Authors $98,460

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.

West Haven at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 55,147 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $73,566 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 29.0% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited military history schools are near West Haven, CT?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering military history programs near West Haven. The closest is United States Military Academy in West Point, NY (52.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is United States Military Academy (52.0 miles).

What are the highest-paying military history roles in Connecticut?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying military history-related roles in Connecticut are: History Teachers, Postsecondary ($101,950), Writers and Authors ($98,460), Editors ($85,950). Wages for West Haven workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in New Haven instead of West Haven?

New Haven, CT is 3.4 miles from West Haven and has its own set of local military history programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is West Haven an affordable place to study military history?

West Haven’s median household income of $73,566 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in West Haven 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 West Haven

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Data verified: September 7, 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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