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General Computer Science Schools in Connecticut

257 students earned Computer Science degrees in Connecticut in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, General Computer Science is the 2nd most popular major in the state out of a total 17 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Computer Science Majors in Connecticut

Computer Science 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 computer science major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer science 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 General Computer Science Grads in Connecticut

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

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Wages for General Computer Science Jobs in Connecticut

A typical salary for a computer science grad in the state is $100,340, compared to a typical salary of $96,200 nationwide.

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

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 77% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years.

#2

Wesleyan University

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

Graduates earn an average $49,408 after graduation. This private institution charges an average net price of $28,813. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1.

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

The student loan default rate of 7.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $39,809 after graduation. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,003 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,894 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $7,201.

#5

Connecticut College

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

9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,420 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $29,237 after graduation. 72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,448 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.40%. 67% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,083 Total Students

71% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 6.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,518 after earning their degree at this institution.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,160 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. A typical student attending Three Rivers Community College will pay a net price of $6,644. 28% of the teachers are full time.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,715 Total Students

In their early career, Capital Community College grads earn an average salary of $30,488. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 29%.

General Computer Science Careers in CT

Some of the careers computer science 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

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