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Computer Science at University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Computer Science at University of Massachusetts-Lowell

What traits are you looking for in a school for Computer Science, take a look at what University of Massachusetts-Lowell. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Massachusetts-Lowell sits in Lowell, MA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 323 computer science degrees were granted at University of Massachusetts-Lowell.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Distance learning is available at University of Massachusetts-Lowell. Of 16,598 students, 5,089 (31%) studied exclusively online and 1,937 (12%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Science Rankings at University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Use these rankings to compare University of Massachusetts-Lowell’s Computer Science program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Massachusetts #13 of 32
Best Value Massachusetts #14 of 32
Best Value New England (Region) #18 of 57
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #24 of 57
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #136 of 637
Best Value Nationwide #363 of 635

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Massachusetts #13 of 32
Best Value Massachusetts #14 of 32
Best Value New England (Region) #18 of 57
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #24 of 57
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #136 of 637
Best Value Nationwide #363 of 635

Earnings for Computer Science Graduates from University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Those who finish University of Massachusetts-Lowell’s Computer Science program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Computer Science at University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $73,995
2 years $71,575
3 years $92,580
4 years $109,547
5 years $127,238

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Computer Science graduates from University of Massachusetts-Lowell earn a median of $109,547, compared with $77,628 for all University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates — about 41% higher than the school-wide median.

Computer Science earnings compared with all majors at University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Computer Science graduates from University of Massachusetts-Lowell is $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Computer Science graduates at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Computer Science graduates at University of Massachusetts-Lowell are 21% women (68) and 79% men (255).

Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Among the 197 bachelor’s computer science degrees awarded at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, 11% were women (21) and 89% were men (176).

University of Massachusetts-Lowell gender breakdown of Computer Science Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Lowell.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 84
Hispanic / Latino 19
Black / African American 4
Asian 62
Two or More Races 8
International (Nonresident) 11
Unknown 9
Racial-ethnic diversity of Computer Science majors at University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 47% of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, higher than the national average of 47%.*

Computer Science Master’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Of the 119 master’s computer science graduates at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, 38% were women (45) and 62% were men (74).

University of Massachusetts-Lowell gender breakdown of Computer Science Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Lowell.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 6
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 2
Asian 9
International (Nonresident) 99
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Computer Science majors at University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Minority students account for 10% of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, lower than the national average of 12%.*

Computer Science Doctoral Program at University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Among the 7 doctoral computer science degrees awarded at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, 29% were women (2) and 71% were men (5).

University of Massachusetts-Lowell gender breakdown of Computer Science Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science doctoral degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Lowell.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
International (Nonresident) 7
Racial-ethnic diversity of Computer Science majors at University of Massachusetts-Lowell

*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-Lowell

This Computer Science program at University of Massachusetts-Lowell includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
General Computer Science 323

Top-Paying Careers for Computer Science Graduates

Students who finish Computer Science program at University of Massachusetts-Lowell go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Computer Science majors, 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

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