Computer Science at University of Massachusetts-Boston
If you plan to study Computer Science, you may want to check out the program at University of Massachusetts-Boston. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Massachusetts-Boston is located in Boston, MA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 209 computer science degrees were awarded at University of Massachusetts-Boston.
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Online Class Availability at University of Massachusetts-Boston
Online coursework is an option at University of Massachusetts-Boston. Of 15,575 students, 1,700 (11%) studied exclusively online and 3,357 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Computer Science Rankings at University of Massachusetts-Boston
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Massachusetts-Boston’s Computer Science program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #13 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #16 of 32 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #17 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #30 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #219 of 637 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #360 of 635 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #13 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #16 of 32 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #17 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #30 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #219 of 637 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #360 of 635 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Computer Science graduates at University of Massachusetts-Boston, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Computer Science graduates at University of Massachusetts-Boston are 18% women (37) and 82% men (172).
Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Boston
Among the 109 bachelor’s computer science degrees awarded at University of Massachusetts-Boston, 15% were women (16) and 85% were men (93).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Boston.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 28 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 14 |
| Black / African American | 13 |
| Asian | 34 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 12 |
| Unknown | 6 |
Minority students account for 58% of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Boston, higher than the national average of 47%.*
Computer Science Master’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Boston
Of the 97 master’s computer science degrees awarded at University of Massachusetts-Boston, 21% were women (20) and 79% were men (77).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Boston.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 92 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 1% of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Boston, below the national average of 12%.*
Computer Science Doctoral Program at University of Massachusetts-Boston
Of the 3 doctoral computer science degrees awarded at University of Massachusetts-Boston, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science doctoral degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Boston.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Computer Science doctoral degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Boston, above the national average of 13%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Computer Science Concentrations at University of Massachusetts-Boston
This Computer Science program at University of Massachusetts-Boston includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Computer Science | 209 |
Top-Paying Careers for Computer Science Graduates
Students who finish Computer Science program at University of Massachusetts-Boston pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Computer Science graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| 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 |
| Blockchain Engineers | $123,667 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.