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Computer Information Systems at University of Massachusetts-Boston

If you plan to study Computer Information Systems, consider the program at University of Massachusetts-Boston. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Massachusetts-Boston is in Boston, MA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 156 computer information systems degrees were awarded at University of Massachusetts-Boston.

Studying Online at University of Massachusetts-Boston

Online coursework is an option at University of Massachusetts-Boston. Of 15,575 students, 1,700 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,357 (22%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Information Systems Rankings at University of Massachusetts-Boston

Use these rankings to compare University of Massachusetts-Boston’s Computer Information Systems program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Massachusetts	#10 of 24
Best Value	New England (Region)	#14 of 49
Best Schools (Quality)	Massachusetts	#17 of 25
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#33 of 50
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#400 of 839
Best Value	Nationwide	#562 of 827

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Massachusetts	#10 of 24
Best Value	New England (Region)	#14 of 49
Best Schools (Quality)	Massachusetts	#17 of 25
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#33 of 50
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#400 of 839
Best Value	Nationwide	#562 of 827

Earnings for Computer Information Systems Graduates from University of Massachusetts-Boston

Graduates of University of Massachusetts-Boston’s Computer Information Systems program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$51,752
2 years	$51,551
3 years	$61,444
4 years	$73,122
5 years	$85,753

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Computer Information Systems graduates from University of Massachusetts-Boston report median earnings of $73,122, compared with $65,575 for all University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates — about 12% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Computer Information Systems graduates from University of Massachusetts-Boston stands at $24,391.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Computer Information Systems graduates at University of Massachusetts-Boston, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Computer Information Systems graduates at University of Massachusetts-Boston are 28% women (44) and 72% men (112).

Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Boston

Of the 108 bachelor’s computer information systems graduates at University of Massachusetts-Boston, 19% were women (21) and 81% were men (87).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	19
Hispanic / Latino	16
Black / African American	19
Asian	39
Two or More Races	6
International (Nonresident)	7
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 74% of Computer Information Systems bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Boston, above the national average of 47%.*

Computer Information Systems Master’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Boston

Of the 48 master’s computer information systems degrees awarded at University of Massachusetts-Boston, 48% were women (23) and 52% were men (25).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Black / African American	4
Asian	3
International (Nonresident)	39

Minority students account for 15% of Computer Information Systems master’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Boston, below the national average of 16%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Computer Information Systems Concentrations at University of Massachusetts-Boston

This Computer Information Systems program at University of Massachusetts-Boston offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Science	28
Information Technology	128

Highest-Paying Careers for Computer Information Systems Graduates

Those who complete Computer Information Systems program at University of Massachusetts-Boston go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Computer Information Systems majors, 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
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.