25 programs at 13 schools in Connecticut.
The strongest cybersecurity programs in Connecticut on this list are led by Western Connecticut State University, Sacred Heart University, and University of Bridgeport. Schools are ordered using our ranking for Connecticut, drawn from 25 programs at 13 schools.
| Rank | School | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Connecticut State University | Danbury, CT |
| 2 | Sacred Heart University | Fairfield, CT |
| 3 | University of Bridgeport | Bridgeport, CT |
| 4 | Charter Oak State College | New Britain, CT |
| 5 | University of Connecticut | Storrs, CT |
| 6 | Quinnipiac University | Hamden, CT |
| 7 | Connecticut State Community College | New Britain, CT |
| 8 | Central Connecticut State University | New Britain, CT |
| 9 | Capital Community College | Hartford, CT |
| 10 | University of New Haven | West Haven, CT |
| 11 | Fairfield University | Fairfield, CT |
| 12 | United States Coast Guard Academy | New London, CT |
| 13 | Post University | Waterbury, CT |
School names are plain text in the table. Profiles and write-ups are below when available.
We order schools on this page using our ranking method, with more weight on affordability (35%), student outcomes (30%), curriculum (15%). Figures draw from published school tuition and U.S. Department of Education outcomes data when available. Schools cannot pay for a higher rank. About 79% of programs on this list have full scoring data. Read the full ranking methodology.
Each school lists a quick overview (program, estimated cost, format) plus a short program summary with links to official school pages and related program paths. Tuition figures are published estimates—confirm current totals on the school’s program page before you apply.
Danbury, CT
Cybersecurity Program
Students looking at Danbury will find Western Connecticut State University on this list. Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw.
Related at this school: MS in Artificial Intelligence. Details: program page.
Fairfield, CT
Master's in Cybersecurity
Sacred Heart University sits in Fairfield. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.
Related at this school: BS in Cybersecurity · Cybersecurity Graduate Certificate. Details: program page.
Bridgeport, CT
M.S. in Technology Management
University of Bridgeport's program is the one profiled here. Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw. This is a broader degree, not a standalone cybersecurity program.
Related at this school: Master's in Artificial Intelligence — Cybersecurity. Details: program page.
New Britain, CT
BS in Cyber Security
Charter Oak State College is based in New Britain. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.
Home unit: Cyber Security Division. Details: program page.
Storrs, CT
B.S. in Computer Science — Cybersecurity
University of Connecticut's program is worth a close look; confirm delivery mode on the school’s program page.
Details: program page.
Hamden, CT
MS Cybersecurity
Quinnipiac University is based in Hamden. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.
Related at this school: MS in Applied AI and Business Analytics · BS in Artificial Intelligence and Computing. Details: program page.
New Britain, CT
Cybersecurity: Networking · AS
Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw.
Details: program page.
New Britain, CT
Cybersecurity · BS
Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw.
Related at this school: BS in Computer Science — AI Concentration · MS in Artificial Intelligence. Details: program page.
Hartford, CT
Cybersecurity: Networking · AS
Students looking at Hartford will find Capital Community College on this list. Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw.
Details: program page.
West Haven, CT
BS in Cybersecurity
Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw.
Related at this school: BS in Artificial Intelligence · MS in in Cyber Risk Management. Details: program page.
On this state ranking, Western Connecticut State University, Sacred Heart University, and University of Bridgeport appear near the top. We list 13 schools offering cybersecurity programs in Connecticut. Confirm format and admissions on each school site.
About 25 cybersecurity programs at 13 schools show up for Connecticut on this list. Confirm current offerings on each school site.
Both can appear on state lists. Check each program’s delivery format and any required campus visits.
We order schools on this page using our ranking method, with more weight on affordability (35%), student outcomes (30%), curriculum (15%). Figures draw from published school tuition and U.S. Department of Education outcomes data when available. Schools cannot pay for a higher rank. About 79% of programs on this list have full scoring data. See the full ranking methodology for weights and data sources.
CAE designation helps for some federal and defense paths. We score official CAE map matches when available—still verify on the school site.
