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General Computer Science in Massachusetts

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General Computer Science Schools in Massachusetts

In <nil>, 1,774 students earned their Computer and Information Sciences degrees in MA.

As a degree choice, General Computer Science is the 2nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Computer Science Majors in Massachusetts

Computer and Information Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 830
Master’s Degree 743
Associate Degree 135
Post-Master’s Certificate 27
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 27
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 26
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 13

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, a computer and information sciences major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer and information sciences majors in Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 15.8%
  • Black or African American: 3.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.4%
  • White: 33.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 33.8%
  • Other Races: 7.4%
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Jobs for General Computer Science Grads in Massachusetts

There are 63,310 people in the state and 2,052,290 people in the nation working in computer and information sciences jobs.

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Wages for General Computer Science Jobs in Massachusetts

A typical salary for a computer and information sciences grad in the state is $98,620, compared to a typical salary of $93,610 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Massachusetts that offer computer and information sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

724 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
28,167 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $34,255. 70% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 0.50% which is lower than average.

253 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,918 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 8%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The student loan default rate is 0.50% which is lower than average.

98 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
7,717 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,910. The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#4

Harvard University

Cambridge
93 Degrees in Major Awarded
97% Graduation Rate
31,345 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 87%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $13,259. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $87,213 after earning their degree at this institution.

#5

Wellesley College

Wellesley
44 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
2,461 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 66% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 0.40% which is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,561.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,977 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Graduates earn an average $29,905 after graduation.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
5,158 Total Students

81% of students get financical aid. In their early career, Bentley grads earn an average salary of $83,822. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,770 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 49%. A typical student attending NECC will pay a net price of $8,370. 76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
4,495 Total Students

A typical student attending Framingham State will pay a net price of $16,513. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 60%.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,134 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $4,478. The full-time teacher rate is 28%. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

General Computer Science Careers in MA

Some of the careers computer and information sciences majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Computer and Information Research Scientists 23% $111,450
Computer Science Professors 11% $96,720
Computer and Information Systems Managers 11% $147,030
Computer Workers 10% $88,660
Database Administrators 10% $97,880
Computer Network Architects 9% $121,050
Computer Systems Analysts 6% $91,510
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 5% $86,770

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to computer and information sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Information Technology 372
Informatics 142
Artificial Intelligence 43

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