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Computer Science Schools in Massachusetts

1,103 CompSci students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Computer Science major is the 9th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Computer Science Majors in Massachusetts

CompSci majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 975
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 115
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 115
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 115
Post-Master’s Certificate 13
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 13

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, a compsci major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of compsci majors in Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 13.1%
  • Black or African American: 1.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.5%
  • White: 21.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 58.0%
  • Other Races: 3.8%
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Jobs for Computer Science Grads in Massachusetts

There are 100,890 people in the state and 2,790,990 people in the nation working in compsci jobs.

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Wages for Computer Science Jobs in Massachusetts

CompSci grads earn an average of $106,670 in the state and $96,200 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Massachusetts that offer compsci degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

299 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
11,254 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years. 99% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $16,407.

275 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

81% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $52,450 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

196 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Boston U. 73% of the teachers are full time.

79 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
6,920 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.09 years to graduate. The 1.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. 88% of the teachers are full time.

#5

Tufts University

Medford
61 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
12,219 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 44% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $37,494.

#6

Harvard University

Cambridge
49 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1. The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 87% of the teachers are full time.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
18,150 Total Students

In their early career, UMass Lowell grads earn an average salary of $51,874. The average student takes 4.45 years to complete their degree at UMass Lowell. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,259 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.62 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
5,440 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years. The 1.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
6,728 Total Students

The average student takes 4.37 years to complete their degree at Fitchburg State. The 4.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 53%.

Computer Science Careers in MA

Some of the careers compsci majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 26% $105,620
Information Security Analysts 25% $103,740
Computer and Information Research Scientists 23% $111,450
Web Developers 11% $81,200
Computer Science Professors 11% $96,720
Computer and Information Systems Managers 11% $147,030
Computer Workers 10% $88,660
Systems Software Developers 10% $115,580
Computer Network Support Specialists 8% $78,090

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to compsci.

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Computer Software Applications 5,205
Computer Information Systems 1,025
Information Science 378
Information Technology 241
Computer Programming 45
Computer Systems Networking 43
Data Processing 36

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