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2023 Most Popular Information Technology Schools in Connecticut

10 Colleges
$37,691 Avg Salary
$13,474 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Information Technology School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, information technology was ranked 3rd in Connecticut. In fact, 74 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for computer science students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Computer Science Degree Search has created its Most Popular Information Technology Schools in Connecticut ranking. Our analysis looked at 10 schools in Connecticut to see which programs were the most popular for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Information Technology program at each school on the list.

Check out the IT programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Connecticut.

Our 2023 rankings named Central Connecticut State University the most popular school in Connecticut for information technology students. Located in the suburb of New Britain, CCSU is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

On average, IT graduates from CCSU take out $22,750 in student loans while working on their degree.

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The excellent programs at Capital Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best information technology schools in Connecticut. Located in the city of Hartford, Capital Community College is a public college with a small student population.

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#3

Charter Oak State College

New Britain, CT

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Charter Oak State College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Information Technology Schools in Connecticut list. Charter Oak State College is a small public school located in the large suburb of New Britain.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Naugatuck Valley Community College is a great place for information technology students. Naugatuck Valley Community College is a small public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Waterbury.

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#4

Quinnipiac University

Hamden, CT

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Quinnipiac University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Information Technology Schools in Connecticut list. Quinnipiac is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Hamden.

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With a ranking of #6, Quinebaug Valley Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for information technology students. QVCC is a small public school located in the suburb of Danielson.

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#7

Gateway Community College

New Haven, CT

Gateway Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Information Technology Schools in Connecticut ranking. Gateway Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of New Haven.

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Norwalk Community College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular information technology programs. Located in the small city of Norwalk, NCC is a public college with a small student population.

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United States Coast Guard Academy ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Information Technology Schools in Connecticut list. USCGA is a small public school located in the small city of New London.

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#8

Middlesex Community College

Middletown, CT

Middlesex Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for information technology students. It came in at #8 on the list. MxCC is a small public school located in the small city of Middletown.

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Best Information Technology Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Most Popular Information Technology Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Massachusetts 397
Vermont 210
New Hampshire 50
Rhode Island 87
Maine 124

One of 10 majors within the computer science area of study, information technology has other similar majors worth exploring.

IT Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Computer & IS Security 22,829
Network & System Administration/Administrator 5,501
Information Technology Management 4,009
Computer Support Specialist 3,176
System, Networking, & LAN/WAN Management/Manager 2,077
Information Technology Project Management 2,076
Web/Multimedia Management & Webmaster 887

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Computer Science 59,565
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700
Computer Software & Applications 14,336

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 10 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Craig Dennis.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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