Best Physics Schools Near Stamford, CT (2026)

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

Stamford, Connecticut has 5 accredited schools offering physics programs, with tuition ranging from $53,400 to $64,348 per year for indexed 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 physics-related role is Physicists at a median $180,300 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Physics Schools to Stamford

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

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

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#1

Southern Connecticut State University

New Haven, CT 35.5 miles from Stamford
  • 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

#2

Yale University

New Haven, CT 35.8 miles from Stamford
  • 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

Wesleyan University

Middletown, CT 56.2 miles from Stamford
  • 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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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 95%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Central Connecticut State University

New Britain, CT 57.8 miles from Stamford
  • 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

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#5

Trinity College

Hartford, CT 63.2 miles from Stamford
  • 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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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 41

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Hartford

West Hartford, CT 64.9 miles from Stamford
  • 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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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 90

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Connecticut College

New London, CT 77.8 miles from Stamford
  • 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

#8

University of Connecticut

Storrs, CT 83.5 miles from Stamford
  • 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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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 202

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Physics Wages Near Stamford

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Connecticut, statewide)
Physicists $180,300
Biochemists and Biophysicists $132,670
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary $112,410
Mathematicians N/A
Atmospheric and Space Scientists $85,110
Engineers, All Other $124,110
Software Developers $134,120
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $80,970

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

Metric Value Source
Population 135,806 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $107,474 Census 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 physics schools are near Stamford, CT?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering physics programs near Stamford. The closest is New York Institute of Technology in Old Westbury, NY (20.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Yeshiva University (26.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying physics roles in Connecticut?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying physics-related roles in Connecticut are: Physicists ($180,300), Software Developers ($134,120), Biochemists and Biophysicists ($132,670). 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 physics 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 physics?

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

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

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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