Best Online Nursing Programs in Naugatuck, CT (2026)

Naugatuck, Connecticut has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Naugatuck has a population of about 31,634. Median household income is $92,184 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Connecticut, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $236,960 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Nursing Schools to Naugatuck

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Naugatuck. Distances are calculated from Naugatuck city center.

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 Naugatuck. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Post University

Waterbury, CT 3.5 miles from Naugatuck BOC Score22.3
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#2

Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden

Hamden, CT 11.6 miles from Naugatuck BOC Score32.6
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#3

Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton

Shelton, CT 15.6 miles from Naugatuck BOC Score37.8
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#4

Charter Oak State College

New Britain, CT 18.6 miles from Naugatuck BOC Score69.6
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#5

Lincoln Technical Institute-New Britain

New Britain, CT 19.4 miles from Naugatuck BOC Score37.7
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Connecticut schools on the Connecticut nursing page.


Nursing Wages Near Naugatuck

OccupationMedian 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.


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 nursing schools are near Naugatuck, CT?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Naugatuck. The closest is Post University in Waterbury, CT (3.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lincoln Technical Institute-New Britain (19.4 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 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 nursing 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 nursing?

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.


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Data verified: June 11, 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.