Best Taxation Schools Near Bristol, CT (2026)

Bristol, Connecticut has 15 accredited schools offering taxation programs, with tuition ranging from $7,538 to $64,915 per year for indexed programs. Bristol has a population of about 61,129. Median household income is $83,458 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Connecticut, the top-earning taxation-related role is Accountant and Auditor at a median $97,550 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Taxation Schools to Bristol

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer taxation programs near Bristol, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Bristol 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 Connecticut schools on the Connecticut taxation page.


Taxation Wages Near Bristol

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Connecticut, statewide)
Accountant and Auditor$97,550
Tax Preparer$41,130
Tax Examiner and Collector$89,140

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.


Bristol at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population61,129Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$83,458Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+30.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited taxation schools are near Bristol, CT?

Our directory has 15 accredited schools offering taxation programs near Bristol. The closest is University of New Haven in West Haven, CT (27.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is CUNY Queens College (79.7 miles). 10 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying taxation roles in Connecticut?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying taxation-related roles in Connecticut are: Accountant and Auditor ($97,550), Tax Examiner and Collector ($89,140), Tax Preparer ($41,130). Wages for Bristol workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in New Britain instead of Bristol?

New Britain, CT is 8.0 miles from Bristol and has its own set of local taxation programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Bristol an affordable place to study taxation?

Bristol’s median household income of $83,458 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bristol 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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Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Bristol:

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.