Central Connecticut State University

Hakia’s take

Central's networking BS leans hard into industry credentials, mapping coursework to A+, Network+, CCNA, and Security+ and backing it with ATMAE accreditation and a required internship or co-op. As a four-year degree it asks more time and tuition than the associate options here, and a 48 percent graduation rate means roughly half don't finish, so the hands-on labs and Cisco Academy ties matter most to students who can commit to the full sequence.