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2023 Best Computer Science Schools in Connecticut

7 Schools Ranked
$47,399 Average Earnings
$21,440 Avg Student Debt

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for computer science students. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamp that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Computer Science Degree Search has created the Best Computer Science Schools in Connecticut to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 7 schools in Connecticut to see which ones offered the best programs for computer science students.

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Top Computer Science Schools in Connecticut

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#1

Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut
$64,868 Average Earnings
$15,684 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named Yale University the best school in Connecticut for computer science students working on their degree.

On average, students take out $15,684 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Yale graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $64,868 during the early year of their career.

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#2

Quinnipiac University

Hamden, Connecticut
$61,041 Average Earnings
$22,854 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Quinnipiac University is a great place for computer science students.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,854 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $884 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Quinnipiac graduates make an average of $61,041 annually.

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#3

University of Connecticut

Storrs, Connecticut
$51,207 Average Earnings
$22,048 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Connecticut. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Computer Science Schools in Connecticut list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,048 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $416.After graduating from UCONN, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $51,207 during the early years of their career.

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#4

Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, Connecticut
$51,043 Average Earnings
$24,848 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Sacred Heart University is a great place for computer science students.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,848 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $657. During the early years of their career, Sacred Heart graduates make an average of $51,043 annually.

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#5

Central Connecticut State University

New Britain, Connecticut
$50,974 Average Earnings
$24,350 Avg Student Debt

The excellent programs at Central Connecticut State University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer science schools in Connecticut.

Degree recipients from CCSU accumulate an average of $24,350 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $165 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, CCSU graduates make an average of $50,974 annually.

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#6

Southern Connecticut State University

New Haven, Connecticut
$44,316 Average Earnings
$24,577 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #6, Southern Connecticut State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer science students working.

On average, students take out $24,577 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $207. Once they receive their degree, SCSU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $44,316 during the early year of their career.

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#7

Western Connecticut State University

Danbury, Connecticut
$39,393 Average Earnings
$24,979 Avg Student Debt

Western Connecticut State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Schools in Connecticut ranking.

On average, students take out $24,979 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $242. Once they receive their degree, WestConn graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $39,393 during the early year of their career.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 7 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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