Computer Science at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Every computer science school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the compsci program at Massachusetts Institute of Technology stacks up to those at other schools.MIT is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts and approximately 11,254 students attend the school each year.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Computer Science section at the bottom of this page.
MIT Computer Science Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in CompSci
- Master’s Degree in CompSci
MIT Computer Science Rankings
There were 49 students who received their doctoral degrees in compsci, making the school the #4 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
CompSci Student Demographics at MIT
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
MIT Computer Science Master’s Program
In the compsci master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of degree recipients. That is 15% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a master's in compsci.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 91 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 47 |
| International Students | 77 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 23 |
Concentrations Within Computer Science
Computer Science majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 299 |
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Careers That CompSci Grads May Go Into
A degree in compsci can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for MA, the home state for Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
| Occupation | Jobs in MA | Average Salary in MA |
|---|---|---|
| Software Applications Developers | 29,110 | $109,130 |
| Systems Software Developers | 25,540 | $117,760 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 17,820 | $156,620 |
| Computer Workers | 11,190 | $92,110 |
| Computer Programmers | 4,420 | $95,380 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By InSapphoWeTrust under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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