Best colleges for engineering in Connecticut

    Central Connecticut State University ranks first in Connecticut for engineering value (#156 nationally, value score 49.8): graduates earn $94,462 4 years after the bachelor's degree, and the average net price is $15,537 a year.

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition · Source: College Scorecard field of study, reporting year 2025 · 6 Connecticut colleges ranked · Updated November 4, 2026

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    Best engineering colleges in Connecticut

    Central Connecticut State University ranks first in Connecticut for engineering value (#156 nationally, value score 49.8): graduates earn $94,462 4 years after the bachelor's degree, and the average net price is $15,537 a year. 6 Connecticut colleges qualify. At the median one, engineering graduates earn $89,997 and the average net price is $30,961 a year.

    Source: U.S. College Scorecard field of study, 2025

    What the data shows

    Key findings

    • 6 Connecticut colleges qualify. At the median one, engineering graduates earn $89,997 and the average net price is $30,961 a year.
    Median earnings
    $89,997
    National: $91,742
    Median net price
    $30,961
    National: $17,499
    Median federal debt
    $27,000
    engineering graduates
    Public colleges
    2 of 6
    in this list

    6 colleges

    The Connecticut ranking

    Ordered by the national value score; the national rank is shown with each college. Earnings are medians 4 years after the bachelor's degree.

    1. Rank in Connecticut 1

      Central Connecticut State University

      New Britain, CT · Public · #156 nationally

      49.8Value
      Earnings
      $94,462
      Net price
      $15,537
      Federal debt
      $23,954
      Graduation rate
      50%
    2. Rank in Connecticut 2

      University of Connecticut

      Storrs, CT · Public · #199 nationally

      43.5Value
      Earnings
      $90,261
      Net price
      $24,342
      Federal debt
      $21,406
      Graduation rate
      84%
    3. Rank in Connecticut 3

      Fairfield University

      Fairfield, CT · Private nonprofit · #257 nationally

      34.4Value
      Earnings
      $91,633
      Net price
      $49,906
      Federal debt
      $27,000
      Graduation rate
      85%
    4. Rank in Connecticut 4

      Quinnipiac University

      Hamden, CT · Private nonprofit · #293 nationally

      28.2Value
      Earnings
      $89,732
      Net price
      $41,729
      Federal debt
      $27,000
      Graduation rate
      79%
    5. Rank in Connecticut 5

      University of New Haven

      West Haven, CT · Private nonprofit · #302 nationally

      24.7Value
      Earnings
      $89,099
      Net price
      $32,994
      Federal debt
      $27,000
      Graduation rate
      64%
    6. Rank in Connecticut 6

      University of Hartford

      West Hartford, CT · Private nonprofit · #310 nationally

      22.0Value
      Earnings
      $88,530
      Net price
      $28,928
      Federal debt
      $27,000
      Graduation rate
      57%

    Method: the same value score as the national engineering ranking (earnings, debt relative to earnings, average net price and graduation rate, each a national percentile). Data: College Scorecard, reporting year 2025; 2026–27 edition, verified Nov 2026.

    Questions about engineering colleges in Connecticut

    What are the best colleges for engineering in Connecticut?

    By CollegesRef value score, the top 3 Connecticut colleges for engineering are Central Connecticut State University (value score 49.8), University of Connecticut (value score 43.5) and Fairfield University (value score 34.4). The score weighs graduate earnings, debt relative to earnings, average net price and graduation rate.

    Which Connecticut college has the highest earnings for engineering graduates?

    Central Connecticut State University: its engineering graduates have median earnings of $94,462 4 years after the bachelor's degree.

    What is the most affordable engineering college in Connecticut on this list?

    Central Connecticut State University has the lowest average net price of the ranked Connecticut colleges, $15,537 a year after grants. A family's own price depends on income and aid.

    How many Connecticut colleges are ranked for engineering?

    6 Connecticut colleges have a engineering bachelor's program with enough graduates and reported earnings, plus a published net price and graduation rate. Ranks shown are national; the state rank is their order within Connecticut.