Running machines? What kind of machines? CNC Machining gigs even for people just starting out usually start off around $20 an hour or so. With a year of experience you can easily jump up to around $3-4 an hour by switching shops. Unfortunately I'm not familiar with the Windham area but I'd bet there's machine shops nearby that area lol.

I'll reiterate what many have already said here, I don't think University of Hartford is worth the cost. Very high tuition and I don't think the name carries the weight to justify the cost.

I'm an engineering student, not comp sci so I don't know the ins and outs obviously, but the few friends I have that have graduated from CCSU with comp Sci degrees seem to be doing very well for themselves. I'd say it's worth looking into the programs over at Central or even UConn.