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2023 Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Connecticut

32 Colleges
$60,753 Avg Salary
$21,495 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences School for You

In 2020-2021, 1,227 degrees and certificates were awarded to computer and information sciences students who went to a Connecticut college or university. This makes it the #13 most popular major in the state.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Connecticut to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 32 schools in Connecticut to see which programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer & Information Sciences program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Colleges.

#1

Yale University

New Haven, CT

Our analysis found Yale University to be the most popular school for computer and information sciences students who want to pursue a degree in Connecticut. Yale is a large private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of New Haven.

On average, computer and information sciences graduates from Yale take out $17,500 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Out of the 32 schools in Connecticut that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Connecticut landed the # 2 spot on the list. UCONN is a very large public school located in the suburb of Storrs.

On average, computer and information sciences graduates from UCONN take out $22,624 in student loans while working on their degree. 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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#3

Quinnipiac University

Hamden, CT

Out of the 32 schools in Connecticut that were part of this year’s ranking, Quinnipiac University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Hamden, Quinnipiac is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

On average, computer and information sciences graduates from Quinnipiac take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

Full Computer & Information Sciences at Quinnipiac University Report

Out of the 32 schools in Connecticut that were part of this year’s ranking, Central Connecticut State University landed the # 4 spot on the list. CCSU is a medium-sized public school located in the large suburb of New Britain.

Computer & Information Sciences majors at CCSU take out an average of $22,813 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Computer & Information Sciences at Central Connecticut State University Report

#5

University of New Haven

West Haven, CT

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of New Haven is a great place for computer and information sciences students. University of New Haven is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of West Haven.

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#6

Post University

Waterbury, CT

With a ranking of #6, Post University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer and information sciences students. Located in the suburb of Waterbury, Post University is a private for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

Read full report on Computer & Information Sciences at Post University

#7

Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, CT

Sacred Heart University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Connecticut ranking. Sacred Heart is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Fairfield.

The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at Sacred Heart take out is $26,959.

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Southern Connecticut State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Connecticut ranking. Located in the city of New Haven, SCSU is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from SCSU carry an average student debt load of $27,000.

Read full report on Computer & Information Sciences at Southern Connecticut State University

Eastern Connecticut State University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Connecticut list. Located in the fringe town of Willimantic, ECSU is a public college with a small student population.

On average, computer and information sciences graduates from ECSU take out $25,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

Full Computer & Information Sciences at Eastern Connecticut State University Report

With a ranking of #10, Norwalk Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer and information sciences students. NCC is a small public school located in the small city of Norwalk.

Full Computer & Information Sciences at Norwalk Community College Report

Best Computer & Information Sciences Colleges in the New England Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
New Hampshire 2,634
Maine 325
Rhode Island 911
Massachusetts 8,328
Vermont 645

Computer & Information Sciences Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700
Computer Software & Applications 14,336
Computer Programming 11,939
Computer Systems Analysis 2,338
Data Processing 1,955
Other Computer & Information Sciences 1,755
Data Entry 552

Majors Similar to Computer & Information Sciences

Related Major Annual Graduates
Engineering 198,468
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 177,778
Engineering Technologies 85,188
Mathematics & Statistics 52,396
Physical Sciences 50,306

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 26 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 Almonroth.

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