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General Computer Science Schools in Massachusetts

1,596 Computer and Information Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 704
Master’s Degree 675
Associate Degree 145
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 30
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 30
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 30
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 26
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 26
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 26
Post-Master’s Certificate 16
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 16

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: 15.5%
  • Black or African American: 3.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.0%
  • White: 36.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 32.5%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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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
88% Graduation Rate
22,905 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. 82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Northeastern grads earn an average salary of $65,632.

253 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,310 Total Students

In their early career, Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network grads earn an average salary of $65,632. The full-time teacher rate is 11%. The 1.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

98 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
7,869 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.43 years to complete their degree at UMass Dartmouth. The student loan default rate of 5.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#4

Harvard University

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

The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. 72% of students get financical aid.

#5

Wellesley College

Wellesley
44 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
2,280 Total Students

The average student takes 4.09 years to complete their degree at Wellesley. This private school has an average net price of $23,908. The 0.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,256 Total Students

81% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
5,177 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $41,334. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. In their early career, Bentley grads earn an average salary of $78,514.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,715 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 9.50% which is lower than average. 76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
4,876 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,426 a year. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,535.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,885 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 8.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 28%.

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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