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General Computer Programming Schools in Massachusetts

In 2020-2021, 72 students earned their Computer Programming degrees in MA.

As a degree choice, General Computer Programming is the 10th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Computer Programming Majors in Massachusetts

Computer Programming majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Post-Master’s Certificate 39
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 39
Associate Degree 26
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 7
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 7
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 7

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer programming majors in Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 12.5%
  • Black or African American: 5.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.9%
  • White: 51.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.6%
  • Other Races: 18.1%
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Jobs for General Computer Programming Grads in Massachusetts

67,900 people in the state and 1,880,050 in the nation are employed in jobs related to computer programming.

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Wages for General Computer Programming Jobs in Massachusetts

In this state, computer programming grads earn an average of $95,380. Nationwide, they make an average of $89,580.

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There are 4 colleges in Massachusetts that offer computer programming degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge
39 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. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time. 72% of students get financical aid.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,783 Total Students

72% of students get financical aid. In their early career, North Shore Community College grads earn an average salary of $38,846. 100% of the teachers are full time.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,942 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 8.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,665 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,973 a year. 75% of students get financical aid.

General Computer Programming Careers in MA

Some of the careers computer programming majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 26% $105,620
Web Developers 11% $81,200
Computer Science Professors 11% $96,720
Systems Software Developers 10% $115,580
Computer Network Support Specialists 8% $78,090

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to computer programming.

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Specific Application Programming 45
Other Computer Programming 21

View all majors related to General Computer Programming

View Nationwide General Computer Programming Report

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