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2023 Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Connecticut

12 Schools Ranked
$11,126 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$17,270 Avg Student Debt

A computer science student has lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamps with offerings that you might find attractive.

The Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Connecticut ranking is one of many tools that Computer Science Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 12 schools in Connecticut to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

Norwalk Community College

Norwalk, Connecticut
38 Total Awards
$4,586 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,629 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Norwalk Community College to be the most popular school for computer science students who want to pursue a associate degree in Connecticut. Norwalk, Connecticut is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 38 students in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Connecticut pay an average of $4,586 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend NCC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $13,538. On average, associate degree students take out $15,629 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at NCC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 73% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#2

Manchester Community College

Manchester, Connecticut
25 Total Awards
$4,516 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,342 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Manchester Community College is a great place for computer science students working on their associate degree. Manchester Community College is a small public school located in Manchester, Connecticut that handed out 25 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $4,516 in tuition and fees if they attend MCC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $13,468. Associate Degree recipients from MCC accumulate an average of $11,342 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 4% were women.

MCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 80% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#2

Gateway Community College

New Haven, Connecticut
25 Total Awards
$4,496 Average Tuition & Fees
$10,572 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Gateway Community College is a great place for computer science students working on their associate degree. Gateway Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in New Haven, Connecticut. It awarded 25 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Connecticut pay an average of $4,496 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Gateway Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $13,448. Associate Degree recipients from Gateway Community College accumulate an average of $10,572 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 24% were women.

Online courses are available at Gateway Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 98% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#4

Capital Community College

Hartford, Connecticut
19 Total Awards
$4,596 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,245 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Capital Community College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Connecticut list. Capital Community College is a small public school located in Hartford, Connecticut that handed out 19 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $4,596 in tuition and fees if they attend Capital Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $13,548. Associate Degree recipients from Capital Community College accumulate an average of $14,245 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 21% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Capital Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 88% took at least some of their classes online.

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#5

Naugatuck Valley Community College

Waterbury, Connecticut
14 Total Awards
$4,516 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,533 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 12 schools in Connecticut that were part of this year’s ranking, Naugatuck Valley Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in Waterbury, Connecticut, the small public school awarded 14 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Connecticut pay an average of $4,516 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Naugatuck Valley Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $13,468. Associate Degree recipients from Naugatuck Valley Community College accumulate an average of $13,533 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 29% were women.

Naugatuck Valley Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 88% took at least some of their classes online.

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#6

Quinebaug Valley Community College

Danielson, Connecticut
9 Total Awards
$4,506 Average Tuition & Fees
$8,033 Avg Student Debt

Quinebaug Valley Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Connecticut ranking. Located in Danielson, Connecticut, the small public school handed out 9 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $4,506 in tuition and fees if they attend QVCC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $13,458. Associate Degree recipients from QVCC accumulate an average of $8,033 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at QVCC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 89% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#7

Three Rivers Community College

Norwich, Connecticut
5 Total Awards
$4,596 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,308 Avg Student Debt

Three Rivers Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer science programs. Located in Norwich, Connecticut, the small public school awarded 5 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Three Rivers Community College is $4,596. Out-of-state students pay an average of $13,548. Associate Degree recipients from Three Rivers Community College accumulate an average of $11,308 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Three Rivers Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 94% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#8

Tunxis Community College

Farmington, Connecticut
3 Total Awards
$4,596 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,903 Avg Student Debt

Tunxis Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Connecticut list. Located in Farmington, Connecticut, the small public school handed out 3 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $4,596 in tuition and fees if they attend Tunxis Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $13,548. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,903 in student loans. Around 33% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at Tunxis Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 73% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#9

Housatonic Community College

Bridgeport, Connecticut
$4,496 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,555 Avg Student Debt

Housatonic Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Connecticut list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Housatonic Community College is $4,496. Out-of-state students pay an average of $13,448. On average, associate degree students take out $12,555 in loans while pursuing their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Housatonic Community College. In 2019-2020 about 95% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#9

Middlesex Community College

Middletown, Connecticut
$4,476 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,228 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #9, Middlesex Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their associate degree.

In-state students pay an average of $4,476 in tuition and fees if they attend MxCC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $13,428. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,228 in student loans.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at MxCC. During the 2019-2020 year, about 86% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#9

University of New Haven

West Haven, Connecticut
$42,898 Average Tuition & Fees

University of New Haven did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get an associate degree. It came in at #9 on the list.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $42,898 to cover tuition and fees at University of New Haven. The school does not offer an in-state discount.

University of New Haven does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 37% took at least some of their classes online.

Full University of New Haven Report

#9

Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, Connecticut
$45,230 Average Tuition & Fees
$33,830 Avg Student Debt

Sacred Heart University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get an associate degree. It came in at #9 on the list.

The average tuition and fees at Sacred Heart is $45,230. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Sacred Heart accumulate an average of $33,830 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Sacred Heart does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 70% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 12 schools only.

References

  • 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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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