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Computer Science Schools in Connecticut

257 CompSci students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Computer Science major is the 2nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Computer Science Majors in Connecticut

CompSci majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 170
Associate Degree 58
Master’s Degree 20
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 9
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 9
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 9

Gender Distribution

In Connecticut, a compsci major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of compsci majors in Connecticut is as follows:

  • Asian: 14.0%
  • Black or African American: 6.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.3%
  • White: 44.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 20.6%
  • Other Races: 5.8%
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Jobs for Computer Science Grads in Connecticut

In this state, there are 32,830 people employed in jobs related to a compsci degree, compared to 2,790,990 nationwide.

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Wages for Computer Science Jobs in Connecticut

In this state, compsci grads earn an average of $100,340. Nationwide, they make an average of $96,200.

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There are 10 colleges in Connecticut that offer compsci degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

98 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
27,215 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $22,974. The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at UCONN.

#2

Wesleyan University

Middletown
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
3,053 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 89%. The student loan default rate of 1.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 48% get financial aid.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
4,155 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.27 years. An average student at UBridgeport will pay a net price of $25,084.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,003 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,894 after earning their degree at this institution.

#5

Connecticut College

New London
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
1,737 Total Students

In their early career, Conn College grads earn an average salary of $53,562. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,420 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,901. 72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,448 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 25%. 67% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,083 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,162. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 6.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,160 Total Students

A typical student attending Three Rivers Community College will pay a net price of $6,644. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.80%.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,715 Total Students

29% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Capital Community College grads earn an average salary of $30,488. 89% of students get financical aid.

Computer Science Careers in CT

Some of the careers compsci majors go into include:

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 29% $100,150
Systems Software Developers 15% $98,550
Web Developers 15% $76,400
Computer and Information Systems Managers 14% $136,500
Computer Workers 12% $99,730
Computer Network Support Specialists 8% $79,430
Computer Science Professors 3% $87,200
Computer Programmers -4% $91,980

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to compsci.

Major Annual Graduates in CT
Computer Information Systems 722
Information Technology 74
Information Science 68
Other Computer Sciences 46
Computer Software Applications 39
Computer Programming 25
Data Processing 3
Computer Systems Networking 2

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