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General Computer Science Schools in Connecticut

582 Computer and Information Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, General Computer Science is the 1st most popular major in the state out of a total 17 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Computer Science Majors in Connecticut

Computer and Information Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 436
Master’s Degree 136
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1
Post-Master’s Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Connecticut, a computer and information sciences major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer and information sciences majors in Connecticut is as follows:

  • Asian: 14.1%
  • Black or African American: 7.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.9%
  • White: 37.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 24.1%
  • Other Races: 9.6%
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Jobs for General Computer Science Grads in Connecticut

There are 22,860 people in the state and 2,052,290 people in the nation working in computer and information sciences jobs.

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Wages for General Computer Science Jobs in Connecticut

A typical salary for a computer and information sciences grad in the state is $100,340, compared to a typical salary of $93,610 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Connecticut that offer computer and information sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Yale University

New Haven
135 Degrees in Major Awarded
97% Graduation Rate
12,060 Total Students

The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 72%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 61% of students receive it.

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
10,652 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.58 years. A typical student attending CCSU will pay a net price of $16,723. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#3

Post University

Waterbury
70 Degrees in Major Awarded
16% Graduation Rate
13,844 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 6%. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private institution charges an average net price of $16,529.

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
6,961 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $35,735.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
9,313 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private institution charges an average net price of $42,431. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $53,558 after earning their degree at this institution.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
9,331 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,096 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.30%. The full-time teacher rate is 48%.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
4,644 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,081 a year. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 5.20% which is lower than average.

#8

Fairfield University

Fairfield
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
5,513 Total Students

97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $66,244 after graduation.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
9,746 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 42%. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. Graduates earn an average $60,948 after graduation.

#10

University of Hartford

West Hartford
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
6,493 Total Students

97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. An average student at UHart will pay a net price of $28,712. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

General Computer Science Careers in CT

Some of the careers computer and information sciences majors go into include:

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Computer and Information Systems Managers 14% $136,500
Computer Workers 12% $99,730
Database Administrators 9% $100,180
Computer Systems Analysts 9% $93,410
Computer Network Architects 5% $121,500
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 4% $90,490
Computer Science Professors 3% $87,200

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to computer and information sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in CT
Information Technology 81
Other Computer Sciences 55
Artificial Intelligence 4

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