Best Sociology Schools Near Shelton, CT (2026)

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

Shelton, Connecticut has 5 accredited schools offering sociology programs. Shelton has a population of about 41,402. Median household income is $114,739 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 43.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Connecticut, the top-earning sociology-related role is Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary at a median $101,490 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Sociology Schools to Shelton

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

Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, CT 8.0 miles from Shelton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
66.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $75,059
Avg net price $46,174/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 77

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Southern Connecticut State University

New Haven, CT 10.1 miles from Shelton
  • 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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  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 78

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Yale University

New Haven, CT 11.0 miles from Shelton
  • 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

#4

Albertus Magnus College

New Haven, CT 11.3 miles from Shelton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
49.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,144
Avg net price $34,028/yr
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  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Fairfield University

Fairfield, CT 11.9 miles from Shelton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.7 BOC Score
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: 78

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Quinnipiac University

Hamden, CT 14.9 miles from Shelton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 79%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $83,759
Avg net price $40,675/yr
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  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 82

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Wesleyan University

Middletown, CT 30.3 miles from Shelton
  • 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

#8

Charter Oak State College

New Britain, CT 31.0 miles from Shelton
  • 4 year
  • Exclusively online
69.7 BOC Score
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: 21

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Sociology Wages Near Shelton

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Connecticut, statewide)
Sociologists N/A
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary $101,490
Social and Human Service Assistants $44,730
Survey Researchers $88,320
Child, Family, and School Social Workers $78,970
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $77,740
Social Science Research Assistants $60,110
Social and Community Service Managers $75,520

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.

Shelton at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 41,402 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $114,739 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 43.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited sociology schools are near Shelton, CT?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering sociology programs near Shelton. The closest is Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, CT (8.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Fairfield University (11.9 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying sociology roles in Connecticut?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying sociology-related roles in Connecticut are: Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary ($101,490), Survey Researchers ($88,320), Child, Family, and School Social Workers ($78,970). Wages for Shelton workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

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

City of Milford (balance), CT is 6.8 miles from Shelton and has its own set of local sociology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Shelton an affordable place to study sociology?

Shelton’s median household income of $114,739 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Shelton 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 Shelton

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

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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