Best Online Technology Programs in West Haven, CT (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

West Haven, Connecticut has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs. West Haven has a population of about 55,147. Median household income is $73,566 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.0% 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 West Haven

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer technology programs near West Haven. Distances are calculated from West Haven city center.

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 West Haven. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

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

Technology Wages Near West Haven

Occupation	Median 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.

West Haven at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	55,147	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$73,566	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	29.0%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

Other West Haven-Area Cities With Technology Programs

New Haven, CT – 3.4 mi away (563,460 pop)
City of Milford (balance), CT – 6.0 mi away (52,536 pop)
Shelton, CT – 9.2 mi away (41,334 pop)
Bridgeport, CT – 13.2 mi away (934,289 pop)
Naugatuck, CT – 15.5 mi away (31,392 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near West Haven, CT?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs near West Haven. The closest is University of New Haven in West Haven, CT (1.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Fairfield University (17.0 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Should I look at programs in New Haven instead of West Haven?

New Haven, CT is 3.4 miles from West Haven 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 West Haven an affordable place to study technology?

West Haven’s median household income of $73,566 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in West Haven 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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Data verified: June 11, 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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