Best Online Nursing Programs in West Haven, CT (2026)

West Haven, Connecticut has 5 accredited schools offering nursing 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 nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $236,960 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Nursing Schools to West Haven

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

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 West Haven. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden

Hamden, CT 5.4 miles from West Haven 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

#2

Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton

Shelton, CT 8.6 miles from West Haven 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

#3

American Institute of Healthcare & Technology

Stratford, CT 11.9 miles from West Haven 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

Porter & Chester Institute

Bridgeport, CT 12.4 miles from West Haven 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

#5

Fairfield University

Fairfield, CT 17.0 miles from West Haven 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

#6

Post University

Waterbury, CT 19.0 miles from West Haven 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 28.8 miles from West Haven 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 28.8 miles from West Haven 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 West Haven

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.


West Haven at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population55,147Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$73,566Census 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 nursing schools are near West Haven, CT?

Accredited schools offering nursing programs near West Haven 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 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 nursing 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 nursing?

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: 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.