Best Online Computer Science Programs in Bridgeport, CT (2026)

Bridgeport, Connecticut has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Bridgeport has a population of about 148,012. Median household income is $56,584 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Connecticut, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $171,750 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Computer Science Schools to Bridgeport

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer computer science programs near Bridgeport, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Bridgeport city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Bridgeport. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Porter & Chester Institute

Bridgeport, CT 0.9 miles from Bridgeport BOC Score 47.5
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,588
Avg net price $18,348/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 19

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Connecticut schools on the Connecticut computer science page.


Computer Science Wages Near Bridgeport

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Connecticut, statewide)
Software Developer$134,120
Computer Systems Analyst$109,600
Computer Network Architect$143,890
Database Administrator$108,270
Database Architect$144,460
Information Security Analyst$130,570
Computer Network Support Specialist$81,890
Computer User Support Specialist$70,210
Web Developer$85,930
Web and Digital Interface Designer$94,660
Computer and Information Systems Manager$171,750

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.


Bridgeport at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population148,012Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$56,584Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+23.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Bridgeport, CT?

Accredited schools offering computer science programs near Bridgeport are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles in Connecticut?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles in Connecticut are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($171,750), Database Architect ($144,460), Computer Network Architect ($143,890). Wages for Bridgeport workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in City of Milford (balance) instead of Bridgeport?

City of Milford (balance), CT is 7.3 miles from Bridgeport and has its own set of local computer science programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Bridgeport an affordable place to study computer science?

Bridgeport’s median household income of $56,584 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bridgeport while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Connecticut public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.


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Other Programs Available in Bridgeport

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Data verified: July 23, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.