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2023 Best Computer Programming Basic Certificate Schools in Massachusetts

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Finding the Best Computer Programming Basic Certificate School for You

In 2020-2021, computer programming students earned 131 degrees and certificates from a Massachusetts school, making the subject the 6th in the state.

With all the computer science programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Computer Science Degree Search has developed this Best Computer Programming Basic Certificate Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in Massachusetts to see which basic certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for computer science students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

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2023 Best Computer Programming Basic Certificate Schools in Massachusetts

The following schools top our list of the Best Computer Programming Basic Certificate Colleges.

Top Massachusetts Schools for an Award Taking Less Than 1 Year in Computer Programming

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge, MA

Our analysis found Harvard University to be the best school for computer programming students who want to pursue a basic certificate in Massachusetts. Located in the city of Cambridge, Harvard is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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The excellent basic certificate programs at Bunker Hill Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer programming schools in Massachusetts. Located in the large city of Boston, BHCC is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Massachusetts - Lowell. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Computer Programming Basic Certificate Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the large suburb of Lowell, UMass Lowell is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Springfield Technical Community College is a great place for computer programming students working on their basic certificate. STCC is a small public school located in the city of Springfield.

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Out of the 5 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, Quinsigamond Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of Worcester, Quinsigamond Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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Best Computer Programming Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Best Computer Programming Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Connecticut 25
Vermont 26
New Hampshire 3
Rhode Island 79
Maine 2

One of 10 majors within the computer science area of study, computer programming has other similar majors worth exploring.

Programming Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
General Computer Programming 8,750
App Specific Computer Programming 2,411
Computer Programming Certifications 278
Computer Programming, Specific Platforms 173
Computer Game Programming 169
Other Computer Programming 158

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 5 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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