2023 Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Massachusetts
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for computer science students. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. 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 Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking. This report analyzed 21 schools in Massachusetts to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Massachusetts
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Our 2023 rankings named Bunker Hill Community College the most popular school in Massachusetts for computer science students working on their associate degree. Located in Boston, Massachusetts, the medium-sized public school handed out 122 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Students from Massachusetts who attend BHCC full time pay an average of $5,280 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,224. Associate Degree recipients from BHCC accumulate an average of $11,991 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 21% were women.
Since BHCC is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Quinsigamond Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Quinsigamond Community College is a public institution located in Worcester, Massachusetts. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 66 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Quinsigamond Community College is $5,830. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,774. On average, associate degree students take out $20,343 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 17% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Quinsigamond Community College does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 35% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
The excellent associate degree programs at Northern Essex Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in Massachusetts. Northern Essex Community College is a small public school located in Haverhill, Massachusetts that handed out 48 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Massachusetts who attend NECC full time pay an average of $5,544 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,328. On average, associate degree students take out $15,610 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 6% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at NECC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 100% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Out of the 21 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, Springfield Technical Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in Springfield, Massachusetts, the small public school handed out 46 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Students from Massachusetts who attend STCC full time pay an average of $5,520 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,728. Associate Degree recipients from STCC accumulate an average of $11,475 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 7% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that STCC does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 93% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Middlesex Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. This medium-sized public school is located in Bedford, Massachusetts, and it awarded 44 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Massachusetts who attend Middlesex Community College full time pay an average of $6,048 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $12,120. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,346 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 14% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Middlesex Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 100% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Bristol Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Bristol is a public institution located in Fall River, Massachusetts. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 43 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Massachusetts who attend Bristol full time pay an average of $5,208 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,152. Associate Degree recipients from Bristol accumulate an average of $11,401 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 14% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Bristol. During the 2019-2020 year, about 100% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Holyoke Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get an associate degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Holyoke Community College is a small public school located in Holyoke, Massachusetts that handed out 35 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Massachusetts pay an average of $5,378 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Holyoke Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,322. Associate Degree recipients from Holyoke Community College accumulate an average of $12,288 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 20% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Holyoke Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 99% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #8, North Shore Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their associate degree. This small public school is located in Danvers, Massachusetts, and it awarded 32 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at North Shore Community College is $5,352. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,920. On average, associate degree students take out $15,244 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 28% were women.
Online courses are available at North Shore Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 64% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #9, Massachusetts Bay Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their associate degree. Massachusetts Bay Community College is a small public school located in Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts that handed out 30 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Massachusetts who attend MassBay Community College full time pay an average of $5,376 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,320. Associate Degree recipients from MassBay Community College accumulate an average of $10,712 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 13% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at MassBay Community College. In fact, around 99% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Massasoit Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Massasoit Community College is a public institution located in Brockton, Massachusetts. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 27 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $5,160 in tuition and fees if they attend Massasoit Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,104. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,132 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 22% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Massasoit Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 100% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #11, Mount Wachusett Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their associate degree. Mount Wachusett Community College is a small public school located in Gardner, Massachusetts that handed out 26 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $5,668 in tuition and fees if they attend MWCC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,588. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,274 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 19% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since MWCC does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 91% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
University of Massachusetts - Lowell ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. University of Massachusetts - Lowell is a fairly large public school located in Lowell, Massachusetts that handed out 22 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Massachusetts who attend UMass Lowell full time pay an average of $15,698 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $33,624. On average, associate degree students take out $28,170 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 18% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that UMass Lowell does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 99% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Quincy College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get an associate degree. It came in at #13 on the list. Quincy College is a small public school situated in Quincy, Massachusetts. It awarded 20 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $7,176 to cover tuition and fees at Quincy College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, associate degree students take out $18,537 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 25% were women.
Quincy College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 96% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Cape Cod Community College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer science programs. Cape Cod Community College is a public institution located in West Barnstable, Massachusetts. The school has a small population, and it awarded 13 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Cape Cod Community College is $5,352. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,296. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,980 in student loans. Around 23% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Cape Cod Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 48% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Greenfield Community College ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in Greenfield, Massachusetts, the small public school handed out 7 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $5,642 in tuition and fees if they attend Greenfield Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,762. On average, associate degree students take out $13,255 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 29% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Greenfield Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 90% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Berkshire Community College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking. BCC is a small public school situated in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. It awarded 4 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Massachusetts who attend BCC full time pay an average of $5,492 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,108. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,839 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at BCC. During the 2019-2020 year, about 73% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #17, Roxbury Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their associate degree. Roxbury Community College is located in Roxbury Crossing, Massachusetts and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 3 associate degrees to qualified students.
Students from Massachusetts who attend Roxbury Community College full time pay an average of $5,784 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,088. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,778 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 33% were women.
Online courses are available at Roxbury Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 98% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Bay State College ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Bay State College is located in Boston, Massachusetts and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1 associate degrees to qualified students.
If you want to attend Bay State College, expect to pay an average of $29,500 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $36,855 in student loans.
Bay State College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 54% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #19, Eastern Nazarene College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their associate degree.
If you want to attend ENC, expect to pay an average of $30,966 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at ENC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 48% took at least some of their classes online.
Fisher College ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Massachusetts list.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $33,500 to cover tuition and fees at Fisher College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,751 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Fisher College does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 69% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #19, Endicott College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their associate degree.
Endicott does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $36,614. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $7,042 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Endicott. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 28% took at least some of their classes online.
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*These averages are for the top 21 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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