General Computer & Information Sciences programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their general computer & information sciences programs.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 12 schools to find the best for general computer & information sciences students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall general computer & information sciences education in Connecticut.
Leading the list is Yale University, our #1 school for general computer & information sciences. Yale University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Haven. About 96% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 222 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Yale University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general computer & information sciences degree recipients from Yale University generally make around $133,293. Students borrow a median of $12,750 to complete this degree.
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Fairfield University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best general computer & information sciences schools. Set in the suburb of Fairfield, Fairfield University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 26 general computer & information sciences degrees were awarded at Fairfield University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general computer & information sciences degree recipients from Fairfield University generally make around $66,305. Fairfield University graduates carry a median of $26,687 in student loans.
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Students looking for a strong general computer & information sciences program will find one at Trinity College, which ranked #3. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Hartford. About 84% of students finish within six years. About 18 general computer & information sciences degrees were awarded at Trinity College in the most recent year. Students who receive their general computer & information sciences degree from Trinity College earn around $52,927 in the first couple years of their career. Trinity College graduates carry a median of $23,667 in student loans.
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Central Connecticut State University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best general computer & information sciences schools. Central Connecticut State University is a large public school located in the suburb of New Britain. Central Connecticut State University graduates 48% of students within six years. About 82 general computer & information sciences degrees were awarded at Central Connecticut State University in the most recent year. General Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Central Connecticut State University earn a median of $69,334 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $19,415.
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Sacred Heart University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best general computer & information sciences schools. Set in the suburb of Fairfield, Sacred Heart University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. Sacred Heart University awarded about 526 general computer & information sciences degrees in the most recent data year. General Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Sacred Heart University earn a median of $58,214 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,908 to complete this degree.
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Eastern Connecticut State University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best general computer & information sciences schools. Eastern Connecticut State University is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Willimantic. Eastern Connecticut State University graduates 57% of students within six years. Eastern Connecticut State University awarded about 33 general computer & information sciences degrees in the most recent data year. General Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Eastern Connecticut State University earn a median of $39,573 early in their careers. Eastern Connecticut State University graduates carry a median of $25,839 in student loans.
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Southern Connecticut State University placed #7 among the best general computer & information sciences schools. Located in the city of New Haven, Southern Connecticut State University is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. There were roughly 53 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Southern Connecticut State University in the most recent data year. General Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Southern Connecticut State University earn a median of $58,480 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $28,500 to complete this degree.
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Post University landed the #8 spot for general computer & information sciences this year. Set in the city of Waterbury, Post University is a very large private for-profit institution. About 24% of students finish within six years. About 55 general computer & information sciences degrees were awarded at Post University in the most recent year. General Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Post University earn a median of $50,494 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $35,364 to complete this degree.
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University Of Hartford earned the #9 position for general computer & information sciences this year. Set in the city of West Hartford, University Of Hartford is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. About 20 general computer & information sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Hartford in the most recent year. General Computer & Information Sciences graduates of University Of Hartford earn a median of $34,812 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 12 schools evaluated.
- 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
