Best Nursing Schools Near City of Milford (balance), CT (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

City of Milford (balance), Connecticut has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. City of Milford (balance) has a population of about 52,536. In Connecticut, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $236,960 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Nursing Schools to City of Milford (balance)

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer nursing 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.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

University of Bridgeport

Bridgeport, CT 7.9 miles from City of Milford (balance)
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
42.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,323
Avg net price $27,807/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Yale University

New Haven, CT 9.2 miles from City of Milford (balance)
  • 4 year
75.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 98%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $100,533
Avg net price $23,777/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 99%
  • Programs offered: 118

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, CT 9.4 miles from City of Milford (balance)
  • 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

#4

Southern Connecticut State University

New Haven, CT 9.5 miles from City of Milford (balance)
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,043
Avg net price $20,857/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 78

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Fairfield University

Fairfield, CT 11.1 miles from City of Milford (balance)
  • 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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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 78

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Quinnipiac University

Hamden, CT 16.0 miles from City of Milford (balance)
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.9 BOC Score
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: 82

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Post University

Waterbury, CT 21.5 miles from City of Milford (balance)
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
22.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 19%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,696
Avg net price $21,634/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 33%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Western Connecticut State University

Danbury, CT 23.2 miles from City of Milford (balance)
  • 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

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

Nursing Wages Near City of Milford (balance)

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Connecticut, statewide)
Registered Nurse $102,740
Licensed Practical Nurse $73,690
Nurse Anesthetist $236,960
Nurse Midwife $130,790
Nurse Practitioner $138,470
Nursing Assistant $44,790

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 nursing schools are near City of Milford (balance), CT?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near City of Milford (balance). The closest is Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton in Shelton, CT (4.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Yale University (9.2 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles in Connecticut?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles in Connecticut are: Nurse Anesthetist ($236,960), Nurse Practitioner ($138,470), Nurse Midwife ($130,790). 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 nursing 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: September 6, 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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