Best Online Nursing Programs in Stamford, CT (2026)

Stamford, Connecticut has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Stamford has a population of about 135,806. Median household income is $107,474 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 51.7% 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 Stamford

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer nursing programs near Stamford, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Stamford 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 Stamford. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Fairfield University

Fairfield, CT 16.1 miles from Stamford BOC Score 74.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Porter & Chester Institute

Bridgeport, CT 20.5 miles from Stamford BOC Score 47.5
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,588
Avg net price $18,348/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 19

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

American Institute of Healthcare & Technology

Stratford, CT 21.7 miles from Stamford BOC Score 58.3
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 100%
Avg net price $32,821/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 8

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton

Shelton, CT 25.0 miles from Stamford BOC Score 37.8
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,683
Avg net price $38,521/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 9

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden

Hamden, CT 36.6 miles from Stamford BOC Score 32.6
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 37%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,914
Avg net price $20,549/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Post University

Waterbury, CT 38.7 miles from Stamford BOC Score 22.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 22

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Charter Oak State College

New Britain, CT 56.0 miles from Stamford BOC Score 69.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,209
Avg net price $15,815/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Lincoln Technical Institute-New Britain

New Britain, CT 56.7 miles from Stamford BOC Score 37.6
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,683
Avg net price $33,240/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 8

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Nursing Wages Near Stamford

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.


Stamford at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population135,806Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$107,474Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+51.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Stamford, CT?

Accredited schools offering nursing programs near Stamford are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

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 Stamford workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Norwalk instead of Stamford?

Norwalk, CT is 7.2 miles from Stamford 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 Stamford an affordable place to study nursing?

Stamford’s median household income of $107,474 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Stamford 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 Stamford

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Data verified: July 23, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.