Computer & Information Sciences at Boston University
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Boston University is in Boston, MA.
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Online Class Availability at Boston University
Many students take online classes at Boston University. Among 37,737 students, 5,423 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,354 (4%) took at least some classes online.
Computer & Information Sciences Rankings at Boston University
Use these rankings to compare Boston University’s Computer & Information Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #7 of 50 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #11 of 102 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #30 of 49 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #58 of 101 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #61 of 1,619 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1328 of 1,600 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #7 of 50 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #11 of 102 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #30 of 49 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #58 of 101 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #61 of 1,619 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1328 of 1,600 |
Earnings for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates from Boston University
Graduates of Boston University’s Computer & Information Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $95,364 |
| 2 years | $98,961 |
| 3 years | $118,277 |
| 4 years | $135,780 |
| 5 years | $140,613 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Boston University take home a median $135,780, compared with $86,455 for all Boston University graduates — about 57% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Boston University stands at $23,250.
Top-Paying Careers for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Computer & Information Sciences program at Boston University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Computer & Information Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Health Informatics Specialists | $156,714 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Web Developers | $125,527 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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