Best Public Policy Schools Near City of Milford (balance), CT

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

City of Milford (balance), Connecticut has 5 accredited schools offering public policy programs, with tuition ranging from $10,931 to $32,741 per year for indexed programs. City of Milford (balance) has a population of about 52,536. In Connecticut, the top-earning public policy-related role is General and Operations Managers at a median $137,220 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Public Policy Schools to City of Milford (balance)

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer public policy programs near City of Milford (balance), ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from City of Milford (balance) 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 City of Milford (balance). 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

Yale University

New Haven, CT 9.2 miles from City of Milford (balance)
  • 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

#2

Trinity College

Hartford, CT 40.9 miles from City of Milford (balance)
  • 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

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#3

University of Saint Joseph

West Hartford, CT 42.1 miles from City of Milford (balance)
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,908
Avg net price $27,989/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Connecticut

Storrs, CT 58.3 miles from City of Milford (balance)
  • 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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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Connecticut schools on the Connecticut public policy page.

Public Policy Wages Near City of Milford (balance)

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Connecticut, statewide)
Political Scientists N/A
Management Analysts $104,960
Economists $101,400
Social and Community Service Managers $75,520
Survey Researchers $88,320
Compliance Officers $91,810
General and Operations Managers $137,220
Financial and Investment Analysts $109,500

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited public policy schools are near City of Milford (balance), CT?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering public policy programs near City of Milford (balance). The closest is Yale University in New Haven, CT (9.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Mercy University (44.5 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying public policy roles in Connecticut?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying public policy-related roles in Connecticut are: General and Operations Managers ($137,220), Financial and Investment Analysts ($109,500), Management Analysts ($104,960). Wages for City of Milford (balance) workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in West Haven instead of City of Milford (balance)?

West Haven, CT is 6.0 miles from City of Milford (balance) and has its own set of local public policy programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

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 City of Milford (balance)

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for City of Milford (balance):

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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