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2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in Massachusetts

42 Colleges
$65,790 Avg Salary
$19,561 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems School for You

Computer Information Systems is the #13 most popular major in Massachusetts with 2,127 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in Massachusetts to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 42 schools in Massachusetts to see which programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer Information Systems program at each school on the list.

Check out the CIS programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Massachusetts.

Our analysis found Northeastern University to be the most popular school for computer information systems students who want to pursue a degree in Massachusetts. Northeastern is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Northeastern take out is $24,512. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $582.

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Out of the 42 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network landed the # 2 spot on the list. Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network take out is $24,512. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $582.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Massachusetts - Boston is a great place for computer information systems students. Located in the city of Boston, UMass Boston is a public college with a fairly large student population.

On average, CIS graduates from UMass Boston take out $25,484 in student loans while working on their degree.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the suburb of North Dartmouth, UMass Dartmouth is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

On average, CIS graduates from UMass Dartmouth take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#5

Harvard University

Cambridge, MA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Harvard University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the city of Cambridge, Harvard is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

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#6

Clark University

Worcester, MA

Clark University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for computer information systems students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the city of Worcester, Clark is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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University of Massachusetts - Lowell landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer information systems programs. Located in the large suburb of Lowell, UMass Lowell is a public school with a fairly large student population.

On average, CIS graduates from UMass Lowell take out $24,500 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#8

Bentley University

Waltham, MA

Bentley University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Located in the small city of Waltham, Bentley is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

After completing their degree, CIS graduates from Bentley carry an average student debt load of $25,701.

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#9

Boston University

Boston, MA

Boston University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer information systems programs. Located in the city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.

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University of Massachusetts Amherst ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the large suburb of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public college with a very large student population.

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Best Computer Information Systems Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Connecticut 722
New Hampshire 1,648
Maine 43
Rhode Island 176
Vermont 13

Computer Information Systems is one of 10 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700
Computer Software & Applications 14,336

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 26 schools only.

  • 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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