2026 Best Computer Science Schools in Connecticut
Looking for the best Computer Science degree programs in Connecticut? This list ranks 53 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To arm you with the information you need, Computer Science Degree analyzed 41 schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Computer Science Degree Schools in Connecticut
Here are the top-ranked schools:
Our analysis found Yale University to be the best Computer Science school in Connecticut. Set in New Haven, CT, Yale University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $67,250. Students borrow a median of $14,357 to complete their Computer Science program here. Get the full Yale University report
Request InformationYou'll be in good company at Quinnipiac University, which ranked #2 this year. Located in Hamden, CT, Quinnipiac University is a private not-for-profit institution. Quinnipiac University posts a six-year graduation rate of 76%. In-state tuition and fees average $55,480. The median Computer Science program debt is $25,926. Get the full Quinnipiac University report
Request InformationUniversity Of Connecticut came in at #3 on this year's Computer Science ranking in Connecticut. Based in Storrs, CT, University Of Connecticut is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. Students from in state pay about $21,044 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $43,712. University Of Connecticut Computer Science students take on a median of $23,637 in debt. Get the full University Of Connecticut report
Request InformationYou'll be in good company at Sacred Heart University, which ranked #4 this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Fairfield, CT. About 74% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $50,404. Sacred Heart University Computer Science students take on a median of $25,831 in debt. Read the full report on Sacred Heart University
Request InformationA rank of #5 makes Central Connecticut State University one of the top choices in Connecticut. Central Connecticut State University is a public school based in New Britain, CT. Roughly 48% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $13,050 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $16,550. Central Connecticut State University Computer Science students take on a median of $24,340 in debt. See the full Central Connecticut State University profile
Request InformationSouthern Connecticut State University did well this year, earning the #6 position. Southern Connecticut State University is a public school based in New Haven, CT. Southern Connecticut State University graduates 50% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $13,442, with out-of-state students paying around $16,942. The median Computer Science program debt is $24,660. Get the full Southern Connecticut State University report
Request InformationWestern Connecticut State University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Located in Danbury, CT, Western Connecticut State University is a public institution. Western Connecticut State University graduates 52% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,401, with out-of-state students paying around $16,901. Students borrow a median of $25,332 to complete their Computer Science program here. Read more about Western Connecticut State University
Request InformationMitchell College came in at #8 in this year's ranking. Read more about Mitchell College
Request InformationSaint Joseph College placed #9 among Computer Science schools in Connecticut. Read more about Saint Joseph College
Request InformationLincoln Technical Institute Shelton came in at #10 in this year's ranking. Get the full Lincoln Technical Institute Shelton report
Request InformationArizona College Of Nursing Hartford landed the #11 spot in Connecticut this year. Get the full Arizona College Of Nursing Hartford report
Request InformationRensselaer Hartford Graduate Center Inc placed #12 among Computer Science schools in Connecticut. Get the full Rensselaer Hartford Graduate Center Inc report
Request InformationAcademy Di Capelli School Of Cosmetology ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. See the full Academy Di Capelli School Of Cosmetology profile
Request InformationHoly Apostles College And Seminary ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Get the full Holy Apostles College And Seminary report
Request InformationIndustrial Management Training Institute ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Read the full report on Industrial Management Training Institute
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Post University ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. See the full Post University profile
Request InformationPaier College Of Art Inc placed #17 among Computer Science schools in Connecticut. Get the full Paier College Of Art Inc report
Request InformationConnecticut College landed the #18 spot in Connecticut this year. Get the full Connecticut College report
Request InformationPorter And Chester Institute Of Branford ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Read more about Porter And Chester Institute Of Branford
Request InformationBelle Academy Of Cosmetology placed #20 among Computer Science schools in Connecticut. Read the full report on Belle Academy Of Cosmetology
Request InformationFairfield University placed #21 among Computer Science schools in Connecticut. Read more about Fairfield University
Request InformationAmerican Institute Of Healthcare And Technology placed #22 among Computer Science schools in Connecticut. Get the full American Institute Of Healthcare And Technology report
Request InformationAmerican Institute West Hartford ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. More on American Institute West Hartford
Request InformationLincoln Technical Institute East Windsor landed the #24 spot in Connecticut this year. See the full Lincoln Technical Institute East Windsor profile
Request InformationUniversity Of Bridgeport came in at #25 in this year's ranking. See the full University Of Bridgeport profile
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These schools also placed among the very best this year:
University Of Connecticut Avery Point did well this year, earning the #26 position. Read the full report on University Of Connecticut Avery Point
Request InformationCharter Oak State College came in at #27 in this year's ranking. More on Charter Oak State College
Request InformationNew England Tractor Trailer Training School Of Ct Bridgeport ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Read the full report on New England Tractor Trailer Training School Of Ct Bridgeport
Request InformationUniversity Of Connecticut Hartford Campus came in at #29 in this year's ranking. More on University Of Connecticut Hartford Campus
Request InformationInternational Institute Of Cosmetology came in at #30 in this year's ranking. See the full International Institute Of Cosmetology profile
Request InformationLincoln Technical Institute New Britain did well this year, earning the #31 position. Read more about Lincoln Technical Institute New Britain
Request InformationUniversity Of Connecticut Tri Campus landed the #32 spot in Connecticut this year. Read more about University Of Connecticut Tri Campus
Request InformationBranford Academy Of Hair Cosmetology Bridgeport did well this year, earning the #33 position. Read the full report on Branford Academy Of Hair Cosmetology Bridgeport
Request InformationPaul Mitchell The School North Haven placed #34 among Computer Science schools in Connecticut. See the full Paul Mitchell The School North Haven profile
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Trinity College landed the #35 spot in Connecticut this year. More on Trinity College
Request InformationEastern Connecticut State University ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Read the full report on Eastern Connecticut State University
Request InformationWesleyan University ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Read more about Wesleyan University
Request InformationCapital Community College landed the #38 spot in Connecticut this year. Get the full Capital Community College report
Request InformationRiccis Academy Of Cosmetology came in at #39 in this year's ranking. See the full Riccis Academy Of Cosmetology profile
Request InformationEuropean Academy Of Cosmetology And Hairdressing placed #40 among Computer Science schools in Connecticut. More on European Academy Of Cosmetology And Hairdressing
Request InformationOxford Academy Of Hair Design Inc landed the #41 spot in Connecticut this year. Get the full Oxford Academy Of Hair Design Inc report
Request InformationNew England Tractor Trailer Training School Of Connecticut ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Get the full New England Tractor Trailer Training School Of Connecticut report
Request InformationPorter And Chester Institute Of Stratford ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. See the full Porter And Chester Institute Of Stratford profile
Request InformationUnited States Coast Guard Academy ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Read the full report on United States Coast Guard Academy
Request InformationBranford Academy Of Hair And Cosmetology landed the #45 spot in Connecticut this year. See the full Branford Academy Of Hair And Cosmetology profile
Request InformationDolce Llc The Academy came in at #46 in this year's ranking. Get the full Dolce Llc The Academy report
Request InformationHartford Seminary placed #47 among Computer Science schools in Connecticut. Read the full report on Hartford Seminary
Request InformationConnecticut Center For Massage Therapy Newington landed the #48 spot in Connecticut this year. More on Connecticut Center For Massage Therapy Newington
Request InformationGoodwin College
Goodwin College placed #49 among Computer Science schools in Connecticut. More on Goodwin College
Request InformationUniversity Of Hartford placed #50 among Computer Science schools in Connecticut. More on University Of Hartford
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Computer Science Degree (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: State · 41 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).