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Best Risk Management Schools Near Pittsfield, MA (2026)
Pittsfield, Massachusetts has 1 accredited school offering risk management programs, with tuition ranging from $49,075 to $49,075 per year for indexed programs. Pittsfield has a population of about 43,559. Median household income is $68,386 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Pittsfield, MA metro area, the top-earning risk management-related role is Financial Manager at a median $161,980 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Risk Management Schools to Pittsfield
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer risk management programs near Pittsfield, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Pittsfield city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Massachusetts schools on the Massachusetts risk management page.
Risk Management Wages Near Pittsfield
Pittsfield is part of the Pittsfield, MA metro area (BLS area code 38340). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Massachusetts statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Risk Specialist | $130,400 | MA statewide | $137,119 |
| Financial Manager | $161,980 | Pittsfield, MA | $170,326 |
| Insurance Underwriter | $106,640 | MA statewide | $112,135 |
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.
Pittsfield at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 43,559 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $68,386 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 34.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 95.1 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Pittsfield-Area Cities With Risk Management Programs
- Troy, NY – 28.8 mi away (49,702 pop)
- Northampton, MA – 31.1 mi away (28,483 pop)
- Albany, NY – 31.1 mi away (596,419 pop)
- Westfield, MA – 33.7 mi away (41,552 pop)
- Holyoke, MA – 35.7 mi away (40,280 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited risk management schools are near Pittsfield, MA?
Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering risk management programs near Pittsfield. The closest is University of Hartford in West Hartford, CT (53.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Hartford (53.1 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying risk management roles near Pittsfield?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying risk management-related roles near Pittsfield are: Financial Manager ($161,980), Financial Risk Specialist ($130,400), Insurance Underwriter ($106,640). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Massachusetts statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Troy instead of Pittsfield?
Troy, NY is 28.8 miles from Pittsfield and has its own set of local risk management programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Pittsfield an affordable place to study risk management?
Pittsfield’s median household income of $68,386 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Pittsfield while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Massachusetts 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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Data verified: August 11, 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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