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Computer Information Systems Schools in Massachusetts

In 2020-2021, 2,204 students earned their CIS degrees in MA.

In this state, Computer Information Systems is the 2nd most popular major out of a total 11 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Computer Information Systems Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 979
Bachelor’s Degree 939
Associate Degree 163
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 49
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 49
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 49
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 30
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 30
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 30
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 28
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 28
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 16
Post-Master’s Certificate 16

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 15.2%
  • Black or African American: 4.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.4%
  • White: 33.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 35.6%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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Jobs for Computer Information Systems Grads in Massachusetts

There are 121,220 people in the state and 3,468,840 people in the nation working in CIS jobs.

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Wages for Computer Information Systems Jobs in Massachusetts

CIS grads earn an average of $108,400 in the state and $102,470 nationwide.

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

725 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
22,905 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,714. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.50%.

373 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,310 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 11% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.50%. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,752. Most students complete their degree in 4.62 years.

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

A typical student attending UMass Dartmouth will pay a net price of $20,050. 74% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 5.80% which is lower than average.

#5

Harvard University

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

The student to faculty ratio is 5 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $13,872. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time.

#6

Clark University

Worcester
70 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
3,405 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.09 years.

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

The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Bentley. Graduates earn an average $78,514 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $52,450 a year.

#9

Wellesley College

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $23,908. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $51,874 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time.

Computer Information Systems Careers in MA

Some of the careers CIS 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
Computer Science Professors 11% $96,720
Computer and Information Systems Managers 11% $147,030
Computer Workers 10% $88,660
Database Administrators 10% $97,880
Systems Software Developers 10% $115,580
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 CIS.

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Computer Science 3,611
Computer Software Applications 1,076
Information Science 825
Information Technology 397
Computer Programming 131
Computer Systems Networking 89
Data Processing 36
Other Computer Sciences 29

View all majors related to Computer Information Systems

View Nationwide Computer Information Systems Report

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