Best Sociology Schools Near Torrington, CT (2026)

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

Torrington, Connecticut has 5 accredited schools offering sociology programs. Torrington has a population of about 35,481. Median household income is $69,611 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.5% 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 Torrington

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

Central Connecticut State University

New Britain, CT 21.1 miles from Torrington
  • 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

#2

Charter Oak State College

New Britain, CT 21.3 miles from Torrington
  • 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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#3

University of Hartford

West Hartford, CT 21.4 miles from Torrington
  • 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

#4

Trinity College

Hartford, CT 23.3 miles from Torrington
  • 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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#5

Wesleyan University

Middletown, CT 31.1 miles from Torrington
  • 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

#6

Quinnipiac University

Hamden, CT 31.2 miles from Torrington
  • 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

Southern Connecticut State University

New Haven, CT 35.9 miles from Torrington
  • 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

#8

Albertus Magnus College

New Haven, CT 36.3 miles from Torrington
  • 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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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 35

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 Torrington

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.

Torrington at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 35,481 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $69,611 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 24.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited sociology schools are near Torrington, CT?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering sociology programs near Torrington. The closest is Central Connecticut State University in New Britain, CT (21.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Westfield State University (26.7 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 Torrington workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Bristol instead of Torrington?

Bristol, CT is 14.4 miles from Torrington 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 Torrington an affordable place to study sociology?

Torrington’s median household income of $69,611 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Torrington 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 Torrington

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

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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