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2023 Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in the New England Region

27 Schools Ranked
$47,275 Average Earnings
$21,999 Avg Student Debt

A computer science student has lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. As online education opportunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also there are many trade schools and bootcamps that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Computer Science Degree Search has created its Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in the New England Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 27 schools in the New England Region to see which online programs were the most popular for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

Learn more about these popular schools with online programs:

#1

Southern New Hampshire University

Manchester, New Hampshire
1,766 Total Awards
$46,640 Average Earnings
$30,063 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named Southern New Hampshire University the most popular school in the New England Region for computer science students working on their degree. Located in Manchester, New Hampshire, the large private not-for-profit school handed out 1,766 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $30,063 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $294 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, SNHU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $46,640 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 22% were women.

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#2

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
447 Total Awards
$78,371 Average Earnings
$26,098 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Harvard University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in the New England Region list. Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the large private not-for-profit school awarded 447 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $26,098 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Harvard graduates make an average of $78,371 annually. Around 33% of those degree recipients were women.

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#3

Champlain College

Burlington, Vermont
428 Total Awards
$50,352 Average Earnings
$26,722 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 27 schools in the New England Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Champlain College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Burlington, Vermont is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out degrees to 428 students in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $26,722 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $749, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Champlain, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $50,352 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 24% were women.

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57 Total Awards
$36,249 Average Earnings
$28,948 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Maine at Augusta is a great place for computer science students. UMA is a public institution located in Augusta, Maine. The school has a small population, and it awarded 57 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,948 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, UMA graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $36,249 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 37% were women.

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#5

Middlesex Community College

Bedford, Massachusetts
64 Total Awards
$42,511 Average Earnings
$12,965 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Middlesex Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in the New England Region list. Located in Bedford, Massachusetts, the medium-sized public school awarded 64 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $12,965 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Middlesex Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $42,511 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 11% were women.

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832 Total Awards
$63,021 Average Earnings
$26,193 Avg Student Debt

Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer science programs. Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in Boston, Massachusetts that handed out 832 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,193 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $476, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $63,021 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 42% were women.

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#7

Charter Oak State College

New Britain, Connecticut
16 Total Awards
$51,252 Average Earnings
$27,866 Avg Student Debt

Charter Oak State College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in the New England Region ranking. Charter Oak State College is a small public school situated in New Britain, Connecticut. It awarded 16 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,866 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Charter Oak State College graduates make an average of $51,252 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 13% were women.

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#7

Granite State College

Concord, New Hampshire
16 Total Awards
$50,184 Average Earnings
$26,025 Avg Student Debt

Granite State College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in the New England Region ranking. GSC is located in Concord, New Hampshire and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 16 degrees to qualified students.

Degree recipients from GSC accumulate an average of $26,025 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, GSC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $50,184 during the early year of their career. Around 25% of those degree recipients were women.

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#9

Norwich University

Northfield, Vermont
147 Total Awards
$51,424 Average Earnings
$22,678 Avg Student Debt

Norwich University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in the New England Region list. Northfield, Vermont is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out degrees to 147 students in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $22,678 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $345 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Norwich graduates make an average of $51,424 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 17% were women.

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#10

Massasoit Community College

Brockton, Massachusetts
37 Total Awards
$36,161 Average Earnings
$12,443 Avg Student Debt

Massasoit Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in the New England Region list. Located in Brockton, Massachusetts, the medium-sized public school handed out 37 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,443 in student loans.After graduating from Massasoit Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $36,161 during the early years of their career. Around 24% of those degree recipients were women.

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#10

Simmons University

Boston, Massachusetts
16 Total Awards
$55,531 Average Earnings
$24,691 Avg Student Debt

Simmons University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in the New England Region ranking. Simmons University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in Boston, Massachusetts that handed out 16 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from Simmons accumulate an average of $24,691 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $733, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Simmons graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $55,531 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.

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12 Total Awards
$29,096 Average Earnings
$14,085 Avg Student Debt

York County Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students. It came in at #12 on the list. York County Community College is a small public school situated in Wells, Maine. It awarded 12 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,085 in student loans. During the early years of their career, York County Community College graduates make an average of $29,096 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 8% were women.

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#13

University of Maine

Orono, Maine
38 Total Awards
$40,242 Average Earnings
$24,711 Avg Student Debt

University of Maine came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in the New England Region ranking. UMaine is a fairly large public school situated in Orono, Maine. It awarded 38 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,711 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $153 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, UMaine graduates make an average of $40,242 annually. Around 18% of those degree recipients were women.

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#14

Fisher College

Boston, Massachusetts
5 Total Awards
$42,513 Average Earnings
$25,755 Avg Student Debt

Fisher College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in the New England Region ranking. Fisher College is a small private not-for-profit school located in Boston, Massachusetts that handed out 5 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $25,755 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Fisher College graduates make an average of $42,513 annually.

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#15

Rensselaer at Hartford

Hartford, Connecticut
5 Total Awards
$80,471 Average Earnings

With a ranking of #15, Rensselaer at Hartford did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working. Located in Hartford, Connecticut, the very small private not-for-profit school handed out 5 degrees in 2020-2021.

During the early years of their career, Rensselaer at Hartford graduates make an average of $80,471 annually.

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#15

Merrimack College

North Andover, Massachusetts
47 Total Awards
$45,897 Average Earnings
$23,211 Avg Student Debt

Merrimack College ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in the New England Region list. Merrimack College is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in North Andover, Massachusetts that handed out 47 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from Merrimack accumulate an average of $23,211 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $607 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Merrimack graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $45,897 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 30% were women.

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#17

Roger Williams University

Bristol, Rhode Island
31 Total Awards
$45,082 Average Earnings
$21,485 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #17, Roger Williams University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working. RWU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Bristol, Rhode Island. The school has a small population, and it awarded 31 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from RWU accumulate an average of $21,485 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $571. During the early years of their career, RWU graduates make an average of $45,082 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 13% were women.

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#17

Mount Wachusett Community College

Gardner, Massachusetts
47 Total Awards
$39,608 Average Earnings
$12,036 Avg Student Debt

Mount Wachusett Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students. It came in at #17 on the list. This small public school is located in Gardner, Massachusetts, and it awarded 47 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,036 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, MWCC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $39,608 during the early year of their career. Around 23% of those degree recipients were women.

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#19

Bay State College

Boston, Massachusetts
2 Total Awards
$44,982 Average Earnings
$36,760 Avg Student Debt

Bay State College ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in the New England Region list. Located in Boston, Massachusetts, the very small private for-profit school handed out 2 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from Bay State College accumulate an average of $36,760 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Bay State College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $44,982 during the early year of their career.

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#19

Husson University

Bangor, Maine
8 Total Awards
$48,847 Average Earnings
$28,063 Avg Student Debt

Husson University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students. It came in at #19 on the list. Husson is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Bangor, Maine. It awarded 8 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,063 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $204. Once they receive their degree, Husson graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $48,847 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 13% were women.

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#21

University of Rhode Island

Kingston, Rhode Island
151 Total Awards
$44,926 Average Earnings
$22,076 Avg Student Debt

University of Rhode Island came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in the New England Region ranking. This fairly large public school is located in Kingston, Rhode Island, and it awarded 151 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,076 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $338.After graduating from URI, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $44,926 during the early years of their career. Around 15% of those degree recipients were women.

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#21

Brandeis University

Waltham, Massachusetts
184 Total Awards
$45,920 Average Earnings

Brandeis University landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer science programs. Waltham, Massachusetts is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out degrees to 184 students in 2020-2021.

For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $731. During the early years of their career, Brandeis graduates make an average of $45,920 annually. Around 37% of those degree recipients were women.

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#21

Johnson & Wales University - Online

Providence, Rhode Island
1 Total Awards
$38,044 Average Earnings
$27,447 Avg Student Debt

Johnson & Wales University - Online came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in the New England Region ranking. Providence, Rhode Island is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out degrees to 1 students in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,447 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $376, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, JWU Online graduates make an average of $38,044 annually.

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#21

Quinsigamond Community College

Worcester, Massachusetts
117 Total Awards
$38,219 Average Earnings
$19,647 Avg Student Debt

Quinsigamond Community College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in the New England Region ranking. This medium-sized public school is located in Worcester, Massachusetts, and it awarded 117 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from Quinsigamond Community College accumulate an average of $19,647 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Quinsigamond Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $38,219 during the early years of their career. Around 18% of those degree recipients were women.

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#25

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Amherst, Massachusetts
596 Total Awards
$47,385 Average Earnings
$23,018 Avg Student Debt

University of Massachusetts Amherst did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students. It came in at #25 on the list. Located in Amherst, Massachusetts, the large public school awarded 596 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $23,018 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $288, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from UMass Amherst, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $47,385 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 21% were women.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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