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Computer Science Schools in Massachusetts

In <nil>, 3,783 students earned their CompSci degrees in MA.

In this state, Computer Science is the 1st most popular major out of a total 11 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Computer Science Majors in Massachusetts

CompSci 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 compsci major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of compsci 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 Computer Science Grads in Massachusetts

100,890 people in the state and 2,790,990 in the nation are employed in jobs related to compsci.

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Wages for Computer Science Jobs in Massachusetts

In this state, compsci grads earn an average of $106,670. Nationwide, they make an average of $96,200.

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

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 3 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $118,516 a year. It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 80%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%. Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 58% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $62,743 after graduation. An average student at Boston U will pay a net price of $26,170.

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

The average student takes 4.09 years to complete their degree at WPI. The 0.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. This private school has an average net price of $45,005.

#5

Tufts University

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 46% of students receive it. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $57,530 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.80%. This public school has an average net price of $14,071.

#7

Harvard University

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

This private school has an average net price of $13,259. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. Graduates earn an average $87,213 after graduation.

#8

Boston College

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

59% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $74,589 after graduation. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Boston College.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 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

This private school has an average net price of $29,959. The full-time teacher rate is 71%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $56,751 a year.

Computer Science Careers in MA

Some of the careers compsci 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

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Computer Information Systems 2,127
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

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