2026 Best Science & Tech Schools in Connecticut
Looking for the best Science & Tech degree programs in Connecticut? Our ranking highlights 53 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor reviewed 41 schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Science & Tech Degree Schools in Connecticut
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
Leading the list is Yale University, our #1 Science & Tech school in Connecticut. Yale University is a private not-for-profit school based in New Haven, CT. Yale University posts a six-year graduation rate of 96%. Students from in state pay about $67,250 in tuition and fees. The median Science & Tech program debt is $14,357. Get the full Yale University report
Out of the 41 schools in Connecticut in this year's ranking, Trinity College landed the #2 spot. Located in Hartford, CT, Trinity College is a private not-for-profit institution. Trinity College posts a six-year graduation rate of 84%. In-state tuition and fees run about $70,770. Trinity College Science & Tech students take on a median of $23,667 in debt. More on Trinity College
You'll be in good company at Fairfield University, which ranked #3 this year. Based in Fairfield, CT, Fairfield University is a private not-for-profit institution. Fairfield University posts a six-year graduation rate of 84%. In-state tuition and fees run about $58,400. Fairfield University Science & Tech students take on a median of $26,687 in debt. See the full Fairfield University profile
Out of the 41 schools in Connecticut in this year's ranking, Charter Oak State College landed the #4 spot. Based in New Britain, CT, Charter Oak State College is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 100%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,506. Students borrow a median of $23,584 to complete their Science & Tech program here. See the full Charter Oak State College profile
The strong Science & Tech programs at Connecticut College earned it the #5 place in Connecticut. This private not-for-profit school is set in New London, CT. Connecticut College posts a six-year graduation rate of 82%. In-state tuition and fees run about $67,242. Graduates carry a median of $23,807 in student loans. Get the full Connecticut College report
Quinnipiac University placed #6 among Science & Tech schools in Connecticut. Quinnipiac University is a private not-for-profit school based in Hamden, CT. Quinnipiac University posts a six-year graduation rate of 76%. In-state tuition and fees average $55,480. The median Science & Tech program debt is $25,926. Read the full report on Quinnipiac University
Sacred Heart University did well this year, earning the #7 position. Located in Fairfield, CT, Sacred Heart University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $50,404. The median Science & Tech program debt is $25,831. See the full Sacred Heart University profile
Post University did well this year, earning the #9 position. Located in Waterbury, CT, Post University is a private for-profit institution. Roughly 24% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,922. Post University Science & Tech students take on a median of $35,364 in debt. Read the full report on Post University
University Of Connecticut ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Located in Storrs, CT, University Of Connecticut is a public institution. University Of Connecticut graduates 83% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $21,044, compared with $43,712 for out-of-state students. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $23,637. Read more about University Of Connecticut
Saint Joseph College came in at #12 in this year's ranking. Located in West Hartford, CT, Saint Joseph College is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. In-state tuition and fees average $47,278. The median Science & Tech program debt is $27,798. See the full Saint Joseph College profile
University Of New Haven ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in West Haven, CT. About 63% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $47,332 in tuition and fees. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $26,244. See the full University Of New Haven profile
Capital Community College came in at #14 in this year's ranking. Set in New Britain, CT, Capital Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,338 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $15,596. Graduates carry a median of $12,059 in student loans. Get the full Capital Community College report
Central Connecticut State University landed the #15 spot in Connecticut this year. Based in New Britain, CT, Central Connecticut State University is a public institution. About 48% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,050, with out-of-state students paying around $16,550. Students borrow a median of $24,340 to complete their Science & Tech program here. See the full Central Connecticut State University profile
University Of Hartford landed the #16 spot in Connecticut this year. Set in West Hartford, CT, University Of Hartford is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $49,075. The median Science & Tech program debt is $25,648. See the full University Of Hartford profile
Eastern Connecticut State University came in at #21 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Willimantic, CT. About 57% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $13,928, while out-of-state students pay about $17,426. Students borrow a median of $24,990 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Read the full report on Eastern Connecticut State University
Western Connecticut State University did well this year, earning the #22 position. Based in Danbury, CT, Western Connecticut State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 52%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,401, compared with $16,901 for out-of-state students. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $25,332. Get the full Western Connecticut State University report
Southern Connecticut State University came in at #23 in this year's ranking. Based in New Haven, CT, Southern Connecticut State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,442, compared with $16,942 for out-of-state students. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $24,660. See the full Southern Connecticut State University profile
University Of Bridgeport did well this year, earning the #24 position. Set in Bridgeport, CT, University Of Bridgeport is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 41%. Students from in state pay about $35,760 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $28,601 in student loans. See the full University Of Bridgeport profile
Albertus Magnus College placed #26 among Science & Tech schools in Connecticut. This private not-for-profit school is set in New Haven, CT. About 50% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $41,908. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $36,919. Get the full Albertus Magnus College report
Mitchell College
Mitchell College did well this year, earning the #20 position. More on Mitchell College
University Of Connecticut Hartford Campus came in at #21 in this year's ranking. Get the full University Of Connecticut Hartford Campus report
Dolce Llc The Academy placed #22 among Science & Tech schools in Connecticut. See the full Dolce Llc The Academy profile
New England Tractor Trailer Training School Of Connecticut came in at #23 in this year's ranking. Read more about New England Tractor Trailer Training School Of Connecticut
New England Tractor Trailer Training School Of Ct Bridgeport placed #24 among Science & Tech schools in Connecticut. More on New England Tractor Trailer Training School Of Ct Bridgeport
Wesleyan University came in at #25 in this year's ranking. See the full Wesleyan University profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best Science & Tech Degree Schools in Connecticut
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
Branford Academy Of Hair Cosmetology Bridgeport landed the #26 spot in Connecticut this year. More on Branford Academy Of Hair Cosmetology Bridgeport
Branford Academy Of Hair And Cosmetology placed #27 among Science & Tech schools in Connecticut. Get the full Branford Academy Of Hair And Cosmetology report
University Of Connecticut Stamford ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Read the full report on University Of Connecticut Stamford
Paier College Of Art Inc came in at #29 in this year's ranking. Get the full Paier College Of Art Inc report
Connecticut Center For Massage Therapy Newington ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Get the full Connecticut Center For Massage Therapy Newington report
Lincoln Technical Institute East Windsor did well this year, earning the #31 position. Get the full Lincoln Technical Institute East Windsor report
Industrial Management Training Institute did well this year, earning the #32 position. See the full Industrial Management Training Institute profile
American Institute West Hartford did well this year, earning the #33 position. Read more about American Institute West Hartford
Hartford Seminary placed #34 among Science & Tech schools in Connecticut. More on Hartford Seminary
Porter And Chester Institute Of Branford did well this year, earning the #35 position. Read the full report on Porter And Chester Institute Of Branford
Belle Academy Of Cosmetology landed the #36 spot in Connecticut this year. Get the full Belle Academy Of Cosmetology report
Porter And Chester Institute Of Stratford landed the #37 spot in Connecticut this year. Read more about Porter And Chester Institute Of Stratford
European Academy Of Cosmetology And Hairdressing placed #38 among Science & Tech schools in Connecticut. More on European Academy Of Cosmetology And Hairdressing
Goodwin College
Goodwin College came in at #39 in this year's ranking. See the full Goodwin College profile
Academy Di Capelli School Of Cosmetology came in at #40 in this year's ranking. More on Academy Di Capelli School Of Cosmetology
University Of Connecticut Tri Campus ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Read the full report on University Of Connecticut Tri Campus
United States Coast Guard Academy placed #42 among Science & Tech schools in Connecticut. Read more about United States Coast Guard Academy
Rensselaer Hartford Graduate Center Inc placed #43 among Science & Tech schools in Connecticut. Read the full report on Rensselaer Hartford Graduate Center Inc
Riccis Academy Of Cosmetology did well this year, earning the #44 position. Get the full Riccis Academy Of Cosmetology report
American Institute Of Healthcare And Technology did well this year, earning the #45 position. Read more about American Institute Of Healthcare And Technology
Oxford Academy Of Hair Design Inc placed #46 among Science & Tech schools in Connecticut. More on Oxford Academy Of Hair Design Inc
Holy Apostles College And Seminary came in at #47 in this year's ranking. Get the full Holy Apostles College And Seminary report
International Institute Of Cosmetology came in at #48 in this year's ranking. More on International Institute Of Cosmetology
Paul Mitchell The School North Haven landed the #49 spot in Connecticut this year. Read the full report on Paul Mitchell The School North Haven
Arizona College Of Nursing Hartford ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Get the full Arizona College Of Nursing Hartford report
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: State · 41 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 53 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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