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Computer Programming Schools in Massachusetts

170 students earned Programming degrees in Massachusetts in the 2020-2021 year.

A Computer Programming major is the 132nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Computer Programming Majors in Massachusetts

Programming majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 83
Post-Master’s Certificate 39
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 39
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 39
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 39
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 39
Master’s Degree 6
Bachelor’s Degree 3

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, a programming major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of programming majors in Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.8%
  • Black or African American: 7.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.7%
  • White: 52.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.5%
  • Other Races: 12.9%
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Jobs for Computer Programming Grads in Massachusetts

There are 67,900 people in the state and 1,880,050 people in the nation working in programming jobs.

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Wages for Computer Programming Jobs in Massachusetts

In this state, programming grads earn an average of $95,380. Nationwide, they make an average of $89,580.

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There are 9 colleges in Massachusetts that offer programming degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge
39 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time. The 0.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,209 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,440 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. 86% of students get financical aid.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,924 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,135 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.50%.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,783 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,558.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,942 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,273 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
5,440 Total Students

The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at Brandeis. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $52,141 a year.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,327 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $30,422 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.00%. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,665 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $34,973 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $8,444. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#9

Curry College

Milton
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
2,410 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $39,424 after graduation. 100% of students get financical aid.

Computer Programming Careers in MA

Some of the careers programming majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 26% $105,620
Web Developers 11% $81,200
Computer Science Professors 11% $96,720
Systems Software Developers 10% $115,580
Computer Network Support Specialists 8% $78,090

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to programming.

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Computer Science 3,611
Computer Information Systems 2,127
Computer Software Applications 1,076
Information Science 825
Information Technology 397
Computer Systems Networking 89
Data Processing 36
Other Computer Sciences 29

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