2026 Best Value Science & Tech Schools in Connecticut
Looking for the best-value Science & Tech degree programs in Connecticut? Our ranking highlights 53 schools by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor reviewed 26 schools to compile this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value Science & Tech Degree Schools in Connecticut
Explore the best-value schools below:
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Capital Community College earned it the #3 place in Connecticut. 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. Capital Community College alumni report median earnings of $41,344 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $12,059 median debt. Get the full Capital Community College report
Charter Oak State College came in at #9 in this year's value ranking. Based in New Britain, CT, Charter Oak State College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,506. Students borrow a median of $23,584 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Median earnings reach $64,209 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Charter Oak State College profile
Post University came in at #10 in this year's value ranking. Located in Waterbury, CT, Post University is a private for-profit institution. 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. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $38,696. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Post University
Central Connecticut State University offered strong value this year, earning the #11 position. Based in New Britain, CT, Central Connecticut State University is a public institution. 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. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $58,562. Set against $24,340 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 73%. See the full Central Connecticut State University profile
Western Connecticut State University landed the #12 spot for value in Connecticut this year. Based in Danbury, CT, Western Connecticut State University is a public institution. 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. Western Connecticut State University alumni report median earnings of $59,115 a decade after entry. Set against $25,332 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Western Connecticut State University admits about 87% of applicants. Get the full Western Connecticut State University report
Eastern Connecticut State University came in at #13 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Willimantic, CT. 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. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $56,469. Set against $24,990 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Eastern Connecticut State University has an acceptance rate of 83%. Read the full report on Eastern Connecticut State University
Southern Connecticut State University landed the #14 spot for value in Connecticut this year. Based in New Haven, CT, Southern Connecticut State University is a public institution. 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. Median earnings reach $55,043 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 92% of applicants are accepted. See the full Southern Connecticut State University profile
Saint Joseph College landed the #15 spot for value in Connecticut this year. Located in West Hartford, CT, Saint Joseph College is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $47,278. The median Science & Tech program debt is $27,798. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $59,908. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 79%. See the full Saint Joseph College profile
University Of Connecticut offered strong value this year, earning the #16 position. Located in Storrs, CT, University Of Connecticut is a public institution. 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. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $73,997. Set against $23,637 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Connecticut admits about 52% of applicants. Read more about University Of Connecticut
Fairfield University placed #17 among the best-value Science & Tech schools in Connecticut. Based in Fairfield, CT, Fairfield University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $58,400. Fairfield University Science & Tech students take on a median of $26,687 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $88,794. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 33% of applicants are accepted. See the full Fairfield University profile
Quinnipiac University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best-value Science & Tech schools. Quinnipiac University is a private not-for-profit school based in Hamden, CT. In-state tuition and fees average $55,480. The median Science & Tech program debt is $25,926. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $83,759. Set against $25,926 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on Quinnipiac University
Yale University landed the #19 spot for value in Connecticut this year. Yale University is a private not-for-profit school based in New Haven, CT. Students from in state pay about $67,250 in tuition and fees. The median Science & Tech program debt is $14,357. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $100,533. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 4%. Get the full Yale University report
University Of Hartford placed #20 among the best-value Science & Tech schools in Connecticut. Set in West Hartford, CT, University Of Hartford is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $49,075. The median Science & Tech program debt is $25,648. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $60,823. That is a strong return on a $25,648 median debt. University Of Hartford admits about 96% of applicants. See the full University Of Hartford profile
University Of New Haven came in at #21 in this year's value ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in West Haven, CT. Students from in state pay about $47,332 in tuition and fees. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $26,244. University Of New Haven alumni report median earnings of $60,126 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 60% of those who apply are admitted. See the full University Of New Haven profile
Trinity College offered strong value this year, earning the #22 position. Located in Hartford, CT, Trinity College is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $70,770. Trinity College Science & Tech students take on a median of $23,667 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $90,779. Set against $23,667 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Trinity College has an acceptance rate of 29%. More on Trinity College
Sacred Heart University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best-value Science & Tech schools. Located in Fairfield, CT, Sacred Heart University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $50,404. The median Science & Tech program debt is $25,831. Median earnings reach $75,059 ten years out. Set against $25,831 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 65% of those who apply are admitted. See the full Sacred Heart University profile
University Of Bridgeport placed #24 among the best-value Science & Tech schools in Connecticut. Set in Bridgeport, CT, University Of Bridgeport is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $35,760 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $28,601 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $50,323 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $28,601 median debt. The acceptance rate is 83%. See the full University Of Bridgeport profile
Connecticut College came in at #25 in this year's value ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in New London, CT. In-state tuition and fees run about $67,242. Graduates carry a median of $23,807 in student loans. Connecticut College alumni report median earnings of $75,001 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Connecticut College has an acceptance rate of 37%. Get the full Connecticut College report
Albertus Magnus College offered strong value this year, earning the #26 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in New Haven, CT. In-state tuition and fees average $41,908. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $36,919. Albertus Magnus College alumni report median earnings of $60,144 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $36,919 median debt. Albertus Magnus College admits about 59% of applicants. Get the full Albertus Magnus College report
European Academy Of Cosmetology And Hairdressing ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best-value Science & Tech schools. More on European Academy Of Cosmetology And Hairdressing
Porter And Chester Institute Of Branford offered strong value this year, earning the #21 position. Read the full report on Porter And Chester Institute Of Branford
Dolce Llc The Academy landed the #22 spot for value in Connecticut this year. See the full Dolce Llc The Academy profile
International Institute Of Cosmetology placed #23 among the best-value Science & Tech schools in Connecticut. More on International Institute Of Cosmetology
American Institute Of Healthcare And Technology offered strong value this year, earning the #24 position. Read more about American Institute Of Healthcare And Technology
Connecticut Center For Massage Therapy Newington placed #25 among the best-value Science & Tech schools in Connecticut. Get the full Connecticut Center For Massage Therapy Newington report
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Science & Tech Degree Schools in Connecticut
These schools also delivered strong value this year:
Holy Apostles College And Seminary landed the #26 spot for value in Connecticut this year. Get the full Holy Apostles College And Seminary report
Lincoln Technical Institute New Britain came in at #27 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Lincoln Technical Institute New Britain
Paul Mitchell The School North Haven offered strong value this year, earning the #28 position. Read the full report on Paul Mitchell The School North Haven
New England Tractor Trailer Training School Of Connecticut landed the #29 spot for value in Connecticut this year. Read more about New England Tractor Trailer Training School Of Connecticut
American Institute West Hartford ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best-value Science & Tech schools. Read more about American Institute West Hartford
Lincoln Technical Institute Shelton came in at #31 in this year's value ranking. More on Lincoln Technical Institute Shelton
Rensselaer Hartford Graduate Center Inc came in at #32 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Rensselaer Hartford Graduate Center Inc
Branford Academy Of Hair Cosmetology Bridgeport offered strong value this year, earning the #33 position. More on Branford Academy Of Hair Cosmetology Bridgeport
University Of Connecticut Avery Point placed #34 among the best-value Science & Tech schools in Connecticut. See the full University Of Connecticut Avery Point profile
Oxford Academy Of Hair Design Inc placed #35 among the best-value Science & Tech schools in Connecticut. More on Oxford Academy Of Hair Design Inc
Academy Di Capelli School Of Cosmetology came in at #36 in this year's value ranking. More on Academy Di Capelli School Of Cosmetology
Goodwin College
Goodwin College came in at #37 in this year's value ranking. See the full Goodwin College profile
University Of Connecticut Hartford Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #38 position. Get the full University Of Connecticut Hartford Campus report
United States Coast Guard Academy placed #39 among the best-value Science & Tech schools in Connecticut. Read more about United States Coast Guard Academy
University Of Connecticut Tri Campus placed #40 among the best-value Science & Tech schools in Connecticut. Read the full report on University Of Connecticut Tri Campus
Belle Academy Of Cosmetology landed the #41 spot for value in Connecticut this year. Get the full Belle Academy Of Cosmetology report
Wesleyan University ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best-value Science & Tech schools. See the full Wesleyan University profile
Industrial Management Training Institute placed #43 among the best-value Science & Tech schools in Connecticut. See the full Industrial Management Training Institute profile
New England Tractor Trailer Training School Of Ct Bridgeport offered strong value this year, earning the #44 position. More on New England Tractor Trailer Training School Of Ct Bridgeport
Branford Academy Of Hair And Cosmetology ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best-value Science & Tech schools. Get the full Branford Academy Of Hair And Cosmetology report
Mitchell College
Mitchell College landed the #46 spot for value in Connecticut this year. More on Mitchell College
Hartford Seminary ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best-value Science & Tech schools. More on Hartford Seminary
Lincoln Technical Institute East Windsor landed the #48 spot for value in Connecticut this year. Get the full Lincoln Technical Institute East Windsor report
Arizona College Of Nursing Hartford placed #49 among the best-value Science & Tech schools in Connecticut. Get the full Arizona College Of Nursing Hartford report
Porter And Chester Institute Of Stratford ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best-value Science & Tech schools. Read more about Porter And Chester Institute Of Stratford
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment — drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Best Colleges For Money · Scope: State · 26 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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