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Computer science at Central Connecticut

Central Connecticut graduates about 112 computer science majors a year, 7% of its graduating class. That puts it 406th of 691 schools we score for computer science, a solid program at 45 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 43 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 53% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $86,000 four years out, about the national figure for the same major.

45/100Solid#406 of 691 for computer science →
Graduates a year1127% of the class
Courses in the catalog43more than 53% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$86,0000.96× the same major nationally
Admit rate76%whole school
SAT middle 50%940–1160whole school

Around Central Connecticut

School of Engineering, Science, and Technology
Ian Oliver Martin, Bachelor of Science, Central Connecticut State UniversityPhoto: 1961ianolivermartin · CC0 · source
Plaque, commemorating the induction of Beryl Piper, into the CCSU Athletic Hall
Beryl Piper plaque croppedPhoto: Sphilbrick · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
The Elihu Burritt Library on the Central Connecticut State University campus Cam
Elihu Burritt Library, Central Connecticut State University, 2009-09-15Photo: Sage Ross · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
The Student Center on the Central Connecticut State University campus Camera loc
Central Connecticut State University Student Center, 2009-09-15Photo: Sage Ross · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

Where computer science happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Anthony and Helen G. Bichum Engineering Laboratory, Applied Innovation Hub.

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 19 · Dorm 12 · Arts 1 · Library 1 · Dining 1 · Athletics 1.

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Nearby in the computer science ranking

  1. Ohio Wesleyan University 46
  2. Texas State University 45
  3. California State University, Long Beach 45
  4. San Jose State University 45
  5. University of South Alabama 45
  6. SUNY Oswego 45
  7. Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi 45
  8. Nova Southeastern University 45

Other strong majors at Central Connecticut

How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares Central Connecticut with every school we score in computer science. It weighs the school's overall strength; how many students graduate in the major and what share of the class they are; research spending in the field (NSF); early pay against the same major nationally; how many courses the catalog lists; and test scores. 80+ is a standout program, 65+ strong, 45+ solid. Sources: US Department of Education (College Scorecard, IPEDS), NSF HERD, each school's current course catalog, OpenStreetMap and Wikimedia Commons.

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