Computer & Information Sciences at University of Massachusetts-Boston
If you plan to study Computer & Information Sciences, take a look at what University of Massachusetts-Boston. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Massachusetts-Boston is in Boston, MA.
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Studying Online at University of Massachusetts-Boston
Many students take online classes at University of Massachusetts-Boston. Among 15,575 students, 1,700 (11%) studied exclusively online and 3,357 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Computer & Information Sciences Rankings at University of Massachusetts-Boston
Use these rankings to compare University of Massachusetts-Boston’s Computer & Information Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #21 of 50 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #21 of 49 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #32 of 101 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #46 of 102 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #432 of 1,619 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1018 of 1,600 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #21 of 50 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #21 of 49 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #32 of 101 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #46 of 102 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #432 of 1,619 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1018 of 1,600 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #21 of 50 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #21 of 49 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #32 of 101 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #46 of 102 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #432 of 1,619 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1018 of 1,600 |
Earnings for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates from University of Massachusetts-Boston
Those who finish University of Massachusetts-Boston’s Computer & Information Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $51,752 |
| 2 years | $51,551 |
| 3 years | $61,444 |
| 4 years | $73,122 |
| 5 years | $85,753 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Computer & Information Sciences graduates from University of Massachusetts-Boston report median earnings of $73,122, compared with $65,575 for all University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates — about 12% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Computer & Information Sciences graduates from University of Massachusetts-Boston is $24,391.
Highest-Paying Careers for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Computer & Information Sciences program at University of Massachusetts-Boston go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Computer & Information Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Health Informatics Specialists | $156,714 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Web Developers | $125,527 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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