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2023 Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Connecticut

14 Colleges
$71,829 Avg Salary
$25,021 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Science School for You

In 2020-2021, 248 degrees and certificates were awarded to computer science students who went to a Connecticut college or university. This makes it the #49 most popular major in the state.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Connecticut ranking. This report analyzed 14 schools in Connecticut to see which ones were the most popular programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer Science program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Computer Science Colleges.

Our analysis found University of Connecticut to be the most popular school for computer science students who want to pursue a degree in Connecticut. Located in the large suburb of Storrs, UCONN is a public school with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, compsci graduates from UCONN carry an average student debt load of $24,625. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $514, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#2

Wesleyan University

Middletown, CT

The excellent programs at Wesleyan University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer science schools in Connecticut. Wesleyan U is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Middletown.

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#3

Gateway Community College

New Haven, CT

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Gateway Community College is a great place for computer science students. Gateway Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of New Haven.

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#4

University of Bridgeport

Bridgeport, CT

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Bridgeport is a great place for computer science students. Located in the city of Bridgeport, UBridgeport is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Full Computer Science at University of Bridgeport Report

#5

Connecticut College

New London, CT

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Connecticut College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Connecticut list. Conn College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of New London.

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With a ranking of #6, Norwalk Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students. Located in the small city of Norwalk, NCC is a public school with a small student population.

Full Computer Science at Norwalk Community College Report

Manchester Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Connecticut ranking. Located in the large suburb of Manchester, MCC is a public college with a small student population.

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Naugatuck Valley Community College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer science programs. Naugatuck Valley Community College is a small public school located in the midsize suburb of Waterbury.

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Three Rivers Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Connecticut ranking. Three Rivers Community College is a small public school located in the small city of Norwich.

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#10

Capital Community College

Hartford, CT

With a ranking of #10, Capital Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students. Located in the midsize city of Hartford, Capital Community College is a public college with a small student population.

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Best Computer Science Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Most Popular Computer Science Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Massachusetts 3,611
New Hampshire 540
Maine 144
Rhode Island 390
Vermont 209

Computer Science is one of 10 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700
Computer Software & Applications 14,336

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 14 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Negative Space.

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