Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in New Britain, CT (2026)

New Britain, Connecticut has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs. New Britain has a population of about 73,301. Median household income is $57,036 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Connecticut, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $171,750 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Cybersecurity Schools to New Britain

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

#1

Charter Oak State College

New Britain, CT 0.7 miles from New Britain BOC Score 69.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,209
Avg net price $15,815/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Central Connecticut State University

New Britain, CT 1.6 miles from New Britain BOC Score 63.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,562
Avg net price $16,857/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 64

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Connecticut State Community College

New Britain, CT 8.7 miles from New Britain BOC Score 47.6
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,344
Avg net price $11,513/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 139

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Cybersecurity Wages Near New Britain

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Connecticut, statewide)
Information Security Analyst$130,570
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$105,880
Computer Network Architect$143,890
Computer Systems Analyst$109,600
Computer and Information Systems Manager$171,750
Computer Network Support Specialist$81,890
Computer User Support Specialist$70,210

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.


New Britain at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population73,301Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$57,036Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+18.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near New Britain, CT?

Accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near New Britain 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 cybersecurity roles in Connecticut?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles in Connecticut are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($171,750), Computer Network Architect ($143,890), Information Security Analyst ($130,570). Wages for New Britain workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Bristol instead of New Britain?

Bristol, CT is 8.0 miles from New Britain and has its own set of local cybersecurity programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is New Britain an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

New Britain’s median household income of $57,036 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in New Britain 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 New Britain

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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.