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2023 Best Computer Software Applications Master's Degree Schools in Massachusetts

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Finding the Best Computer Software & Applications Master's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, computer software and applications students earned 1,076 degrees and certificates from a Massachusetts school, making the subject the 3rd in the state.

There are so many computer science programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Computer Science Degree Search has developed this Best Computer Software Applications Master's Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in Massachusetts to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for computer science students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Computer Software & Applications Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts

The colleges and universities below are the best for computer software majors pursuing a master's degree.

Top Massachusetts Schools for a Master's in Computer Software Applications

Our analysis found Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network to be the best school for computer software and applications students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Massachusetts. Located in the city of Boston, Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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#2

Boston University

Boston, MA

The excellent master’s degree programs at Boston University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer software and applications schools in Massachusetts. Boston U is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Northeastern University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Computer Software Applications Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the city of Boston, Northeastern is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

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#4

Brandeis University

Waltham, MA

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Brandeis University is a great place for computer software and applications students working on their master’s degree. Brandeis is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Waltham.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Brandeis University Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Worcester Polytechnic Institute. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Computer Software Applications Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the midsize city of Worcester, WPI is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Worcester Polytechnic Institute Report

Best Computer Software & Applications Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Best Computer Software & Applications Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Connecticut 39
Vermont 52
New Hampshire 361
Rhode Island 117
Maine 4

Computer Software & Applications is one of 10 different types of computer science programs to choose from.

Computer Software Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Web & Multimedia Design 5,300
Data Modeling/Warehousing & Database Administration 3,756
Computer Graphics 2,988
Other Computer Software & Media Applications 1,438
Modeling, Virtual Environments & Simulation 854

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 5 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Negative Space.

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