Computer & Information Sciences at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
If you plan to study Computer & Information Sciences, you may want to check out the program at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth sits in North Dartmouth, MA.
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Online Class Availability at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
Online coursework is an option at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth. Among 7,968 students, 1,690 (21%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 751 (9%) took at least some classes online.
Computer & Information Sciences Rankings at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
Use these rankings to compare University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth’s Computer & Information Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #25 of 50 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #25 of 49 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #44 of 101 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #52 of 102 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #538 of 1,619 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1134 of 1,600 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #25 of 50 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #25 of 49 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #44 of 101 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #52 of 102 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #538 of 1,619 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1134 of 1,600 |
Earnings for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates from University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
Students who complete University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth’s Computer & Information Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $62,755 |
| 2 years | $68,858 |
| 3 years | $77,609 |
| 4 years | $90,180 |
| 5 years | $97,833 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Computer & Information Sciences graduates from University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth take home a median $90,180, compared with $65,700 for all University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth graduates — about 37% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Computer & Information Sciences graduates from University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth is $27,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Computer & Information Sciences program at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Computer & Information Sciences majors, 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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