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General Computer Science Schools in Massachusetts

3,783 Computer Science students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

A General Computer Science major is the 1st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Computer Science Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,631
Master’s Degree 844
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 159
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 159
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 159
Associate Degree 138
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 5

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 21.8%
  • Black or African American: 3.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.5%
  • White: 33.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 26.5%
  • Other Races: 7.5%
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Jobs for General Computer Science Grads in Massachusetts

There are 100,890 people in the state and 2,790,990 people in the nation working in computer science jobs.

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Wages for General Computer Science Jobs in Massachusetts

Computer Science grads earn an average of $106,670 in the state and $96,200 nationwide.

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

692 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
11,934 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate. In their early career, MIT grads earn an average salary of $118,516. The full-time teacher rate is 99%.

550 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
32,045 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $57,010 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years. The full-time teacher rate is 80%.

416 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
36,104 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $26,170. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years.

262 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
7,230 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Graduates earn an average $86,056 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 87%.

#5

Tufts University

Medford
237 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
13,293 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $57,530 after graduation.

230 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
17,597 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.45 years. The full-time teacher rate is 61%.

#7

Harvard University

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $87,213 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 73% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years.

#8

Boston College

Chestnut Hill
128 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
15,577 Total Students

The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Boston College. 51% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $74,589 a year.

119 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
4,163 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $29,841. The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at WIT.

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

An average student at Brandeis will pay a net price of $29,959. The full-time teacher rate is 71%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.60%.

General Computer Science Careers in MA

Some of the careers computer science 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
Web Developers 11% $81,200
Computer Science Professors 11% $96,720
Computer and Information Systems Managers 11% $147,030
Computer Workers 10% $88,660
Systems Software Developers 10% $115,580
Computer Network Support Specialists 8% $78,090

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