Engineering Degrees in Connecticut

Common Types of Engineering Areas in Connecticut

Schools in Connecticut include the study of all different aspects of engineering. The most common area of study offered is Electrical Engineering and can be found at most schools in the state, including the prestigious Yale University. Mechanical Engineering and Computer Engineering programs accredited by ABET are also common in Connecticut, across numerous universities in the state. The programs are located widely throughout the state and the schools range from the community level to the Ivy Leagues.

Online Engineering Degrees in Connecticut

Online courses are prevalent in-state as well. Programs exist at multiple schools including The University of Bridgeport with online courses such as Masters Degrees in Computer Science and Technology Management, as well as Undergraduate and Graduate studies in Biomedical Engineering at The University of Connecticut. These online courses offer flexibility and different tuition options in a setting that might be easier for some to further their education.

CT Engineering Degree Levels Detail – Undergraduate and Graduate

Students can also take other paths such as the Associates Degree program at Norwalk Community College or Bachelor Degree options in Industrial or Software Engineering at Quinnipiac University. Both schools also participate in online courses.

West Hartford sees many engineering students at The University of Hartford. It graduates the most in the state with both on-campus and online studies in the various degrees of the subject. The school offers programs of the Associate level up to the Doctorate and holds moderate admission standards.

Top Engineering Employers in Connecticut

Two large companies utilizing engineers are Sikorsky Aircraft and Wright Pierce.

Sikorsky Aircraft is an American aircraft manufacturer known for its many makes and models of Sikorsky airplanes, helicopters and miscellaneous aircrafts. More than 15,000 employees work at Sikorsky Aircraft, and their staff includes various civil, manufacturing and industrial engineers. The role of the engineers is in designing the parts, drawing up the blueprints, ensuring its quality and craftsmanship and promoting its sale. Sikorsky Aircraft’s parent company is United Technologies Corporation.

Wright Pierce is and employee-owned multi-disciplinary engineering firm that provides various engineering services, including planning, funding and financing assistance, construction management, design, consultation, forensic investigations, infrastructure, regulatory assistance and training. They also cover various markets such as municipal, industrial, governmental and commercial. Among the staff of more than 200 employees are many licensed engineers. Wright Pierce has been ranked among the top 500 design firms in the country for five consecutive years.

List of Accredited Engineering Programs

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School	Level	Program	Admissions
Purdue University	Master	Online Master of Science in Engineering Technology Gain the analytic background and problem-solving skills to succeed in leadership or advanced technical positions in industry and government.	Website
Stevens Institute of Technology	Master	Online Master of Engineering in Engineering Management GRE/GMAT not required.	Website
Southern New Hampshire University	Bachelor, Master	Online Computer Science & Engineering Programs Multiple programs include: BS in Computer Science, BS in Computer Science - Project Management for STEM, MS in Management - Construction Management, MBA in Engineering Management, and more.	Website
Southern Methodist University	Master	Master of Science in Network Engineering Provides students with a fundamental understanding of the core concepts of network engineering so they can be ready to address and embrace change.	Website
Norwich University	Master	Online Master of Civil Engineering Enhance your technical engineering knowledge, management skills, and communication abilities to further your career as an engineering leader.	Website
University of Washington	Master	Master of Science in Information Management Take cutting-edge courses in leadership, information management, IT and more.	Website
Rochester Institute of Technology	Master	Online Master of Architecture Learn to design sustainable buildings with people and the environment in mind from one of the first M.Arch. programs built for online. GRE not required.	Website
George Mason University	Master	Master of Science in Data Analytics Engineering Earn your degree in less than 2 years, but apply what you learn immediately in your current role. No GRE/GMAT required.	Website
Grand Canyon University	Bachelor, Master	Online Software Engineering & Technology Programs Multiple online software engineering and development programs. BS in Software Engineering, MS in Information Assurance and Cybersecurity, and more.	Website
University of Delaware	Master	Online MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering One of the first online programs to present advanced electrical and computer engineering concepts and application through a cybersecurity lens.	Website
Spring Hill College	Bachelor	Online Bachelor’s in Computer Science Designed to develop your algorithmic thinking, computational skills and expertise in software engineering.	Website
Norwich University	Master	Online BS in Computer Science & Information Systems Explore computer science frameworks embedded with national security principles as you develop skills in mathematics, programming, system design and software engineering.	Website
University of West Florida	Master	Online M.S. in Computer Science Masters program features concentrations in software engineering and data analytics.	Website
Utica University	Master	MS in Cybersecurity Endorsed by the National Security Agency (NSA), Department of Homeland Security, Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3), and the EC-Council.	Website
Liberty University	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science in Information Systems ACBSP accredited, 100% online.	Website

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Campus Based ABET Accredited Programs

Central Connecticut State University

New Britain CT

• Civil Engineering, B.S. | ABET: Engineering Accreditation Commission | 10/01/2011-Present
• Computer Engineering Technology, B.S. | ABET: Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission | 10/01/2014-Present
• Computer Science, Honors, BS | ABET: Computing Accreditation Commission | 10/01/1990-Present
• Manufacturing Engineering Technology, BS | ABET: Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission | 10/01/1986-Present
• Mechanical Engineering Technology, BS | ABET: Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission | 10/01/1996-Present
• Mechanical Engineering, BS | ABET: Engineering Accreditation Commission | 10/01/2008-Present
• Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering Technology, B.S. | ABET: Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission | 10/01/2015-Present

Fairfield University

Fairfield CT

• Computer Engineering, BSE | ABET: Engineering Accreditation Commission | 10/01/2004-Present
• Electrical Engineering, BS | ABET: Engineering Accreditation Commission | 10/01/1992-Present
• Mechanical Engineering, BS | ABET: Engineering Accreditation Commission | 10/01/1992-Present
• Software Engineering, BSE | ABET: Engineering Accreditation Commission | 10/01/2004-Present

Naugatuck Valley Community College

Waterbury CT

• Electronic Engineering Technology, AS | ABET: Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission | 10/01/1967-09/30/2004,10/01/2005-Present
• Mechanical Engineering Technology, AS | ABET: Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission | 10/01/1967-09/30/2004,10/01/2005-Present

Quinnipiac University

Hamden CT

• Civil Engineering, BS | ABET: Engineering Accreditation Commission | 10/01/2015-Present
• Computer Information Systems, BS | ABET: Computing Accreditation Commission | 10/01/2005-Present
• Industrial Engineering, BS | ABET: Engineering Accreditation Commission | 10/01/2015-Present
• Mechanical Engineering, BS | ABET: Engineering Accreditation Commission | 10/01/2015-Present
• Software Engineering, BS | ABET: Engineering Accreditation Commission | 10/01/2015-Present

Southern Connecticut State University

New Haven CT

• Computer Science, BS | ABET: Computing Accreditation Commission | 10/01/1992-Present

Trinity College

Hartford CT

• Engineering, BS | ABET: Engineering Accreditation Commission | 10/01/1992-Present

United States Coast Guard Academy

New London CT

• Civil Engineering, BS | ABET: Engineering Accreditation Commission | 10/01/1978-Present
• Electrical Engineering, BS | ABET: Engineering Accreditation Commission | 10/01/1973-Present
• Mechanical Engineering, BS | ABET: Engineering Accreditation Commission | 10/01/1994-Present
• Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, BS | ABET: Engineering Accreditation Commission | 10/01/1973-Present

University of Bridgeport

Bridgeport CT

• Computer Engineering, BS | ABET: Engineering Accreditation Commission | 10/01/1987-Present
• Electrical Engineering, B.S. | ABET: Engineering Accreditation Commission | 10/01/2015-Present

University of Connecticut

Storrs CT

• Biomedical Engineering, BSE | ABET: Engineering Accreditation Commission | 10/01/2005-Present
• Chemical Engineering, BSE | ABET: Engineering Accreditation Commission | 10/01/1964-Present
• Civil Engineering, BSE | ABET: Engineering Accreditation Commission | 10/01/1940-Present
• Computer Engineering, BSE | ABET: Engineering Accreditation Commission | 10/01/2006-Present
• Computer Science and Engineering, BSE | ABET: Computing Accreditation Commission | 10/01/1993-Present
• Computer Science and Engineering, BSE | ABET: Engineering Accreditation Commission | 10/01/1972-Present
• Computer Science, BS | ABET: Computing Accreditation Commission | 10/01/2000-Present
• Electrical Engineering, BSE | ABET: Engineering Accreditation Commission | 10/01/1940-Present
• Environmental Engineering, BSE | ABET: Engineering Accreditation Commission | 10/01/2005-Present
• Management and Engineering for Manufacturing, BS | ABET: Engineering Accreditation Commission | 10/01/2005-Present
• Management and Engineering for Manufacturing, BS | ABET: Engineering Accreditation Commission | 10/01/2005-Present
• Material Science and Engineering, BSE | ABET: Engineering Accreditation Commission | 10/01/2005-Present
• Mechanical Engineering, BSE | ABET: Engineering Accreditation Commission | 10/01/1941-Present

University of Hartford

West Hartford CT

• Acoustical Engineering & Music, B.S.E. | ABET: Engineering Accreditation Commission | 10/01/2008-Present
• Architectural Engineering Technology, BS | ABET: Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission | 10/01/1995-Present
• Biomedical Engineering, BSE | ABET: Engineering Accreditation Commission | 10/01/2002-Present
• Civil Engineering, BSCE | ABET: Engineering Accreditation Commission | 10/01/1978-Present
• Computer Engineering, BSCmpE | ABET: Engineering Accreditation Commission | 10/01/2002-Present
• Electrical Engineering, BSEE | ABET: Engineering Accreditation Commission | 10/01/1967-Present
• Electronic(s) Engineering Technology, BS | ABET: Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission | 10/01/1986-Present
• Mechanical Engineering Technology, BS | ABET: Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission | 10/01/2000-Present
• Mechanical Engineering, BSME | ABET: Engineering Accreditation Commission | 10/01/1967-Present

University of New Haven

West Haven CT

• Chemical Engineering, B.S. | ABET: Engineering Accreditation Commission | 10/01/1993-Present
• Civil Engineering, B.S. | ABET: Engineering Accreditation Commission | 10/01/1973-Present
• Computer Engineering, B.S. | ABET: Engineering Accreditation Commission | 10/01/2004-Present
• Computer Science, B.S. | ABET: Computing Accreditation Commission | 10/01/1998-Present
• Electrical Engineering, B.S. | ABET: Engineering Accreditation Commission | 10/01/1973-Present
• Industrial and Systems Engineering, B.S. | ABET: Engineering Accreditation Commission | 10/01/2011-Present
• Industrial and Systems Engineering, B.S. | ABET: Engineering Accreditation Commission | 10/01/2011-Present
• Mechanical Engineering, B.S. | ABET: Engineering Accreditation Commission | 10/01/1970-Present

Yale University

New Haven CT

• Chemical Engineering, BS | ABET: Engineering Accreditation Commission | 10/01/1936-09/30/1965,10/01/1982-Present
• Electrical Engineering, BS | ABET: Engineering Accreditation Commission | 10/01/1936-09/30/1965,10/01/1973-Present
• Mechanical Engineering, BS | ABET: Engineering Accreditation Commission | 10/01/1936-09/30/1965,10/01/1985-Present

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