Best colleges for computer science in Connecticut
Colleges that offer a bachelor’s in computer science, ranked by Compass Score.
Best colleges for computer science in Connecticut11 schools
11 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.
How this list is made
- Schools in Connecticut.
- Accredited four-year undergraduate colleges.
- Offers a bachelor’s program in computer science, from the College Scorecard field-of-study data (credential level 3).
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
- Ordered by Compass Score, highest first. Schools with the same score share a rank.
Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
- 1
Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT · Private nonprofitHonor RollExceptional: Compass grade A
- Bachelor’s program in computer science
- Value grade B · Top 36%
- 2
Connecticut College
New London, CT · Private nonprofitHonor RollExceptional: Compass grade A
- Bachelor’s program in computer science
- Value grade B-
- 3
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT · PublicHonor RollTop 9% for graduation
- Bachelor’s program in computer science
- Value grade B+ · Top 31%
- 4
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT · Private nonprofitTop 6% for earnings
- Bachelor’s program in computer science
- Value grade C+
- 5
University of New Haven
West Haven, CT · Private nonprofit#11 in Connecticut
- Bachelor’s program in computer science
- Value grade C+
- 6
University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus
Hartford, CT · PublicTop 12% for earnings
- Bachelor’s program in computer science
- Value grade A · Top 7%
- 7
University of Connecticut-Avery Point
Groton, CT · PublicTop 12% for earnings
- Bachelor’s program in computer science
- Value grade A · Top 5%
- 8
University of Connecticut-Stamford
Stamford, CT · PublicTop 12% for earnings
- Bachelor’s program in computer science
- Value grade A · Top 8%
- 9
University of Saint Joseph
West Hartford, CT · Private nonprofitGood: Compass grade B
- Bachelor’s program in computer science
- Value grade C+
- 10
University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus
Waterbury, CT · PublicTop 12% for earnings
- Bachelor’s program in computer science
- Value grade A+ · Top 3%
- 11
University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT · Private nonprofit#24 in Connecticut
- Bachelor’s program in computer science
- Value grade C+
Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wesleyan University | $30,177 | $17,000 | $73,897 | 93% |
| Connecticut College | $36,175 | $23,500 | $75,001 | 82% |
| University of Connecticut | $25,097 | $21,500 | $73,997 | 83% |
| Quinnipiac University | $40,675 | $26,000 | $83,759 | 76% |
| University of New Haven | $34,192 | $27,000 | $60,126 | 63% |
| University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus | $16,403 | $21,500 | $73,997 | 65% |
| University of Connecticut-Avery Point | $13,807 | $21,500 | $73,997 | 62% |
| University of Connecticut-Stamford | $16,798 | $21,500 | $73,997 | 57% |
| University of Saint Joseph | $27,989 | $27,000 | $59,908 | 64% |
| University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus | $10,875 | $21,500 | $73,997 | 53% |
| University of Bridgeport | $27,807 | $25,750 | $50,323 | 41% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.
This list in other states
- Alabama 11
- Arizona 8
- Arkansas 9
- California 54
- Colorado 10
- District of Columbia 6
- Florida 19
- Georgia 12
- Hawaii 5
- Idaho 5
- Illinois 39
- Indiana 28
- Iowa 19
- Kansas 7
- Kentucky 7
- Louisiana 14
- Maine 7
- Maryland 11
- Massachusetts 33
- Michigan 20
- Minnesota 24
- Mississippi 5
- Missouri 21
- Montana 6
- Nebraska 6
- New Hampshire 4
- New Jersey 12
- New York 46
- North Carolina 24
- Ohio 40
- Oklahoma 7
- Oregon 8
- Pennsylvania 44
- Puerto Rico 13
- Rhode Island 6
- South Carolina 12
- Tennessee 25
- Texas 27
- Utah 8
- Vermont 8
- Virginia 18
- Washington 13
- West Virginia 7
- Wisconsin 17