Best Computer Science Schools Near Shelton, CT (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Shelton, Connecticut has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Shelton has a population of about 41,402. Median household income is $114,739 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 43.5% 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 Shelton

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer computer science programs near Shelton, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Shelton 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 Shelton. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, CT 8.0 miles from Shelton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
66.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $75,059
Avg net price $46,174/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 77

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of New Haven

West Haven, CT 9.2 miles from Shelton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,126
Avg net price $34,192/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 91

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Southern Connecticut State University

New Haven, CT 10.1 miles from Shelton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,043
Avg net price $20,857/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 78

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Bridgeport

Bridgeport, CT 10.1 miles from Shelton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
42.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,323
Avg net price $27,807/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Yale University

New Haven, CT 11.0 miles from Shelton
  • 4 year
75.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 98%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $100,533
Avg net price $23,777/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 99%
  • Programs offered: 118

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Fairfield University

Fairfield, CT 11.9 miles from Shelton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 84%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $88,794
Avg net price $48,095/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 78

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Quinnipiac University

Hamden, CT 14.9 miles from Shelton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 79%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $83,759
Avg net price $40,675/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 82

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Post University

Waterbury, CT 16.1 miles from Shelton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
22.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 19%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,696
Avg net price $21,634/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 33%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Computer Science Wages Near Shelton

Occupation Median 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.

Shelton at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 41,402 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $114,739 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 43.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Shelton. The closest is Porter & Chester Institute in Bridgeport, CT (7.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Bridgeport (10.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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 Shelton workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

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

City of Milford (balance), CT is 6.8 miles from Shelton 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 Shelton an affordable place to study computer science?

Shelton’s median household income of $114,739 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Shelton 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 Shelton

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Shelton:

Data verified: September 6, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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