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General Computer Science Schools in Massachusetts

3,617 students earned Computer Science degrees in Massachusetts in the 2020-2021 year.

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 2,383
Master’s Degree 975
Associate Degree 125
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 115
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 115
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 115
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 13
Post-Master’s Certificate 13
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 6
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 6
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 6

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: 19.6%
  • Black or African American: 3.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.1%
  • White: 34.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 30.5%
  • Other Races: 6.2%
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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
94% Graduation Rate
11,254 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $112,623 a year. An average student at MIT will pay a net price of $16,407. It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $52,450 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 81%.

416 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

In their early career, Boston U grads earn an average salary of $58,876. The full-time teacher rate is 73%. The student loan default rate of 1.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

262 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
6,920 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 88%. This private school has an average net price of $42,835. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#5

Tufts University

Medford
237 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
12,219 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $54,590 after graduation.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,079. The 3.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid.

#7

Harvard University

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

This private school has an average net price of $13,872. The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 72% of students receive it.

#8

Boston College

Chestnut Hill
128 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
14,934 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average. An average student at Boston College will pay a net price of $36,599.

119 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
4,389 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.50% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at WIT.

118 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
5,440 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 71%. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.20%.

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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