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Medical Billing and Coding Schools in New Britain, CT (2026)

Updated September 2, 2026 · Medical Billing Path Editorial Team · BLS OEWS May 2025 IPEDS / College Scorecard

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Key takeaway: 2 institutions in New Britain, Connecticut reported completions in a medical billing, coding, or health information program in the latest federal IPEDS data. Because billing and coding programs are widely available online, the schools below are a starting point rather than the full set of options for New Britain residents.

If you work days or might move, weigh fully online programs that map to a national exam alongside these campuses. A local school can still require a practicum you have to attend in person, and the first job is often on site even after an online program.

The cards below come straight from Department of Education data, ordered by our independent BOC Score where the school publishes enough outcomes to score. Partner listings appear in the program finder and carry Esy’s own sponsored label.

Choosing between New Britain schools

Compare programs on the credential you leave with (certificate, diploma, or associate degree), which certification exam the curriculum typically prepares you for, whether a practicum is required and where, and the total published cost. Ask who places the practicum. Our program guide walks through each of these, and the Connecticut page has the state’s full wage percentile table.

Schools in New Britain, CT

  • Charter Oak State College

    BOC 69.7

    New Britain, CT · Public, 4-year · Offers online programs

    Programs reported
    Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator; Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician; Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
    Credential levels
    Award level 21, Certificate (1-2 years), Post-baccalaureate certificate
    Completions (latest IPEDS year)
    35

    · IPEDS record · College Scorecard

  • Connecticut State Community College

    BOC 47.6

    New Britain, CT · Public, 2-year · Offers online programs

    Programs reported
    Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator; Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician; Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
    Credential levels
    Associate's, Award level 21, Certificate (1-2 years)
    Completions (latest IPEDS year)
    50

    · IPEDS record · College Scorecard

School data: U.S. Department of Education IPEDS and College Scorecard (latest available year in the shared dataset). Tuition is the published sticker price and does not reflect what any student pays. This site is not affiliated with any listed school.

What medical records specialists earn in Connecticut

BLS does not publish wages for every city, so the state figure is the closest verified number. In Connecticut, medical records specialists earned a median of $60,940 per year in May 2025, with the middle half of workers between $48,750 and $76,160. Full state figures and the national comparison are on the Connecticut page.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025, SOC 29-2072.

Frequently asked questions

Which schools in New Britain offer medical billing and coding programs?
Based on IPEDS completions data, Charter Oak State College, Connecticut State Community College in New Britain report programs in the health information, medical insurance coding, or medical billing family (CIP 51.07). Confirm current offerings directly with each school.
What do medical billers and coders earn near New Britain?
BLS publishes wages by state rather than by every city. In Connecticut, medical records specialists earned a median of $60,940 per year in May 2025, with the middle half between $48,750 and $76,160.
Can I complete a medical billing and coding program online from New Britain?
Yes. Many programs enroll nationally online, and some New Britain schools offer online or hybrid formats. Ask whether a practicum must be completed in person. Online study is not the same as a remote job after graduation.
Do I need a Connecticut license to work in billing or coding in New Britain?
No. No state, including Connecticut, licenses medical billers or coders. Employers look for a completed program and an industry certification such as the CPC, CCA, CCS, or CBCS.
How should I choose among New Britain schools?
Compare the credential you leave with, which exam the curriculum maps to, who places the practicum, and the total published cost. Editorial cards are ordered by our independent BOC Score, not by advertising.

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