Best Philosophy Schools Near Norwich, CT (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Norwich, Connecticut has 5 accredited schools offering philosophy programs, with tuition ranging from $16,942 to $37,146 per year for indexed programs. Norwich has a population of about 39,992. Median household income is $64,185 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Connecticut, the top-earning philosophy-related role is Lawyers at a median $163,600 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Philosophy Schools to Norwich

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer philosophy programs near Norwich, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Norwich 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 Norwich. 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

Connecticut College

New London, CT 11.8 miles from Norwich
  • 4 year
63.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $75,001
Avg net price $36,175/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Eastern Connecticut State University

Willimantic, CT 13.7 miles from Norwich
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,469
Avg net price $21,067/yr
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  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of Connecticut

Storrs, CT 19.8 miles from Norwich
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
78.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $73,997
Avg net price $25,097/yr
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  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 202

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Holy Apostles College and Seminary

Cromwell, CT 29.2 miles from Norwich
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
45.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 34%
Avg net price $10,117/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 8

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Wesleyan University

Middletown, CT 29.4 miles from Norwich
  • 4 year
68.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $73,897
Avg net price $30,177/yr
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  • Retention rate: 95%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Trinity College

Hartford, CT 34.0 miles from Norwich
  • 4 year
66.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $90,779
Avg net price $34,832/yr
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  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 41

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Central Connecticut State University

New Britain, CT 36.4 miles from Norwich
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,562
Avg net price $16,857/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 92

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Hartford

West Hartford, CT 36.7 miles from Norwich
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,823
Avg net price $30,282/yr
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  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 90

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Philosophy Wages Near Norwich

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Connecticut, statewide)
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary $100,360
Writers and Authors $98,460
Lawyers $163,600
Clergy $63,470
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $80,970
Editors $85,950
Management Analysts $104,960

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.

Norwich at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 39,992 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $64,185 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 22.6% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited philosophy schools are near Norwich, CT?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering philosophy programs near Norwich. The closest is Connecticut College in New London, CT (11.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Rhode Island (29.4 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying philosophy roles in Connecticut?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying philosophy-related roles in Connecticut are: Lawyers ($163,600), Management Analysts ($104,960), Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary ($100,360). Wages for Norwich workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in New London instead of Norwich?

New London, CT is 13.8 miles from Norwich and has its own set of local philosophy programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Norwich an affordable place to study philosophy?

Norwich’s median household income of $64,185 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Norwich 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 Norwich

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Norwich:

Data verified: September 5, 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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