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Computer Programming Schools in Massachusetts

In <nil>, 126 students earned their Programming degrees in MA.

As a degree choice, Computer Programming is the 6th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Computer Programming Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 69
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 36
Post-Master’s Certificate 15
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 15
Master’s Degree 4
Bachelor’s Degree 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 9.5%
  • Black or African American: 11.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.5%
  • White: 48.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.0%
  • Other Races: 16.7%
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Jobs for Computer Programming Grads in Massachusetts

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

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Wages for Computer Programming Jobs in Massachusetts

A typical salary for a programming grad in the state is $95,380, compared to a typical salary of $89,580 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in Massachusetts that offer programming degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

#1

Harvard University

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

The student loan default rate is 0.30% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at Harvard. 87% of the teachers are full time.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,738 Total Students

In their early career, Holyoke Community College grads earn an average salary of $31,604. The student loan default rate is 3.60% which is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,175.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,290 Total Students

The 3.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. 69% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 25% are considered full time.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,603 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 67% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,277. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,916 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $36,442 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. A typical student attending Quinsigamond Community College will pay a net price of $8,260.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
5,558 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $56,751 after earning their degree at this institution. 71% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,020 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 3.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $31,807 after graduation.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,482 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,138 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $8,126.

#9

Curry College

Milton
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
2,242 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $42,947 after graduation. This private institution charges an average net price of $28,417. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 37% are considered full time.

Computer Programming Careers in MA

Some of the careers 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 programming.

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Computer Science 3,611
Computer Information Systems 2,127
Computer Software Applications 1,076
Information Science 825
Information Technology 397
Computer Systems Networking 89
Data Processing 36
Other Computer Sciences 29

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