Best Online Technology Programs in Meriden, CT (2026)

Meriden, Connecticut has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs. Meriden has a population of about 60,418. Median household income is $68,617 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Connecticut, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $171,750 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Technology Schools to Meriden

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

#1

Charter Oak State College

New Britain, CT 9.0 miles from Meriden 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

Quinnipiac University

Hamden, CT 9.7 miles from Meriden BOC Score 72.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Central Connecticut State University

New Britain, CT 10.9 miles from Meriden 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

#4

Goodwin University

East Hartford, CT 16.7 miles from Meriden BOC Score 57.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,596
Avg net price $29,249/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

University of Hartford

West Hartford, CT 18.7 miles from Meriden BOC Score 58.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,823
Avg net price $30,282/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of New Haven

West Haven, CT 19.1 miles from Meriden BOC Score 56.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 60

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

University of Bridgeport

Bridgeport, CT 32.9 miles from Meriden BOC Score 42.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Connecticut

Storrs, CT 33.8 miles from Meriden BOC Score 78.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $73,997
Avg net price $25,097/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 73

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Technology Wages Near Meriden

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Connecticut, statewide)
Software Developer$134,120
Information Security Analyst$130,570
Computer Network Architect$143,890
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$105,880
Computer Network Support Specialist$81,890
Computer User Support Specialist$70,210
Web Developer$85,930
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.


Meriden at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population60,418Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$68,617Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+22.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near Meriden, CT?

Accredited schools offering technology programs near Meriden 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 technology roles in Connecticut?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles in Connecticut are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($171,750), Computer Network Architect ($143,890), Software Developer ($134,120). Wages for Meriden workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Middletown instead of Meriden?

Middletown, CT is 7.2 miles from Meriden and has its own set of local technology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Meriden an affordable place to study technology?

Meriden’s median household income of $68,617 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Meriden 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 Meriden

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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.