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Cybersecurity training in Connecticut

12 cybersecurity programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

6 schools offer these cybersecurity programs, and Connecticut has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Information security analysts protect an organization's computer networks and systems. Most have a bachelor's degree in a computer field and work experience, though some start with a high school diploma plus industry training and certifications, and many employers prefer certified candidates.1 In Connecticut, 3 of the 12 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 11 are taught partly or fully online.

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How much does cybersecurity training cost in Connecticut?

$3,199 to $5,780 is what most cybersecurity programs in Connecticut cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 12 programs with a price. All of them: $634 to $12,600

In the typical program

Finished the program
Not enough data
Working 6 months later
Not enough data
Earned a year, estimated
Not enough data
Length
9 to 46 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Connecticut may also offer cybersecurity training. How these figures are made

Is there free cybersecurity training in Connecticut?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 12 cybersecurity programs in Connecticut approved for WIOA funding

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12 programs

  • Cybersecurity (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    AS Computer Networking - Cybersecurity

    Capital Community College

    Hartford

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Capital Community College, Hartford · Cybersecurity (associate degree) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$59,500
    Price if you pay yourself$12,600
    Program website, AS Computer Networking - Cybersecurity at Capital Community College
    More details about AS Computer Networking - Cybersecurity at Capital Community College
    Finished
    94%
    Working at 6 months
    88%
    Earned in a quarter
    $14,874
    Length
    104 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,000
    Students counted
    283
    a year, estimated
    $59,500
    price
    $12,600

  • Security certification exam prepOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    CompTIA Cybersecurity+

    Patrick's Academy

    Based in Meriden, CT

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Patrick's Academy, based in Meriden, CT · Security certification exam prep · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$44,900
    Price if you pay yourself$4,000

    10 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, CompTIA Cybersecurity+ at Patrick's Academy
    More details about CompTIA Cybersecurity+ at Patrick's Academy
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,214
    Length
    10 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    13
    a year, estimated
    $44,900
    price
    $4,000
    trained with WIOA funding
    10

  • Short course or single classOnlineNo diploma needed

    Cybersecurity Fundamentals

    Patrick's Academy

    Based in Meriden, CT

    No diploma needed

    Patrick's Academy, based in Meriden, CT · Short course or single class · Online · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,500

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Cybersecurity Fundamentals at Patrick's Academy
    More details about Cybersecurity Fundamentals at Patrick's Academy
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    10 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    11
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,500
    trained with WIOA funding
    3

  • Security certification exam prepHybridNo diploma needed

    CompTIA Security+

    Housatonic Community College

    Bridgeport

    No diploma needed

    Housatonic Community College, Bridgeport · Security certification exam prep · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$634
    School website, CompTIA Security+ at Housatonic Community College
    More details about CompTIA Security+ at Housatonic Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    7 weeks, 10 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $241
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $634

  • Security certification exam prepOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    CompTIA Security +

    CT State Community College

    Based in New Britain, CT

    High school diploma or equivalent

    CT State Community College, based in New Britain, CT · Security certification exam prep · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,259
    Program website, CompTIA Security + at CT State Community College
    More details about CompTIA Security + at CT State Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    6 weeks, 7 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $241
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,259

  • Security certification exam prepOnlineNo diploma needed

    CompTIA Security+ Certification Training

    Mitchell College

    Based in New London, CT

    No diploma needed

    Mitchell College, based in New London, CT · Security certification exam prep · Online · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,295
    More details about CompTIA Security+ Certification Training at Mitchell College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    3 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,295

  • Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaOnlineEducation and courses

    Cybersecurity Investigation Certificate

    Charter Oak State College

    Based in New Britain, CT

    Education and courses

    Charter Oak State College, based in New Britain, CT · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · Online · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,823
    More details about Cybersecurity Investigation Certificate at Charter Oak State College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    46 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,044
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $4,823

  • Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaOnlineEducation and courses

    Security Strategies Application Certificate

    Charter Oak State College

    Based in New Britain, CT

    Education and courses

    Charter Oak State College, based in New Britain, CT · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · Online · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,823
    More details about Security Strategies Application Certificate at Charter Oak State College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    46 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,044
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $4,823

  • Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Ethical Hacker Associate

    Patrick's Academy

    Based in Meriden, CT

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Patrick's Academy, based in Meriden, CT · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,500
    School website, Ethical Hacker Associate at Patrick's Academy
    More details about Ethical Hacker Associate at Patrick's Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $5,500

  • Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaOnlineEducation and courses

    Cybersecurity Fundamental Certificate

    Charter Oak State College

    Based in New Britain, CT

    Education and courses

    Charter Oak State College, based in New Britain, CT · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · Online · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,780
    More details about Cybersecurity Fundamental Certificate at Charter Oak State College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    44 weeks, 7 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,268
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $5,780

  • Cybersecurity certificate or diplomaOnlineEducation and courses

    Technical Security Administration Certificate

    Charter Oak State College

    Based in New Britain, CT

    Education and courses

    Charter Oak State College, based in New Britain, CT · Cybersecurity certificate or diploma · Online · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,780
    More details about Technical Security Administration Certificate at Charter Oak State College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    47 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,269
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $5,780

  • Security certification exam prepOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Certified Information Systems Security Professional

    Patrick's Academy

    Based in Meriden, CT

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Patrick's Academy, based in Meriden, CT · Security certification exam prep · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,000
    Program website, Certified Information Systems Security Professional at Patrick's Academy
    More details about Certified Information Systems Security Professional at Patrick's Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 17 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $6,000

How to pay for cybersecurity training in Connecticut

WIOA funding can pay for cybersecurity training in Connecticut

Every program on this page is approved for WIOA funding: public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. It can pay for training for eligible adults, people who lost their job and young people.2People on public assistance, with a low income or lacking basic skills come first, and veterans have priority.3Your state or local area may limit how much WIOA pays and for how long. If a program costs more, a Pell Grant, a scholarship or severance pay can cover the rest.4

Ask at an American Job Center

Eligibility rules apply, and services vary from state to state. Your local American Job Center can tell you whether you qualify. The Department of Labor's page links to the center finder, or call 1-877-US-2JOBS (1-877-872-5627).5

Financial aid and grants for cybersecurity training

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.67

GI Bill for cybersecurity training

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.8

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Does WIOA pay for job training? Who qualifies and how to apply

Quick facts: Cybersecurity training in Connecticut

programs with a price cost under $3,000
3 of 12
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
23rd of 32
cybersecurity programs here, against the typical state's 12
12 vs 12

State comparisons use the same figures as the cybersecurity training by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

Where the Connecticut cybersecurity program numbers come from

Which Connecticut cybersecurity programs are on this list?

These are the cybersecurity programs Connecticut approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).9 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Connecticut offers.

How Connecticut cybersecurity program prices are reported

The price is tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported it. "Trained with WIOA funding" on a program counts the people whose training there WIOA paid toward through a training account in program year 2024; the file never gives counts under 3, so a program without the line may still take WIOA students. It does not say how much of the price WIOA covered. Prices under $100 are treated as not reported, because the file holds many blanks entered as $0. Check the current price with the school.

What the graduate results of these programs measure

The figures at the top of this page are the middle program among those that report results: half did better, half did worse. Results describe students who left each program in recent years: the share who finished, the share working in the second quarter after leaving, and the middle earnings of those working in that quarter. States report earnings for that one quarter because they take them from the wage reports employers file every three months. The yearly figure here is that quarter times four, rounded to the nearest $100: an estimate, and an early one, since it is measured about half a year after training. The quarter as reported is under "More details" on each program. Results are withheld for small programs, and they describe past students, so they are no guarantee.

Why do some cybersecurity programs say "Not reported"?

Where a school or the state left a field empty, or the Department of Labor withheld it, the page says "Not reported". Nothing here is estimated to fill a gap.

Why the kind of school is left off each program

The file also records whether a school is public, private or nonprofit, but those entries are wrong too often to print next to a school's name, so this page leaves them out.

Other training in Connecticut

Sources for the facts about cybersecurity training in Connecticut

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Information Security Analysts
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List