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Computer Science Schools in Massachusetts

3,617 CompSci students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Computer Science major is the 4th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Computer Science Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,383
Master’s Degree 975
Associate Degree 125
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 115
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 115
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 115
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 13
Post-Master’s Certificate 13
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 6
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 6
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 6

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 19.6%
  • Black or African American: 3.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.1%
  • White: 34.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 30.5%
  • Other Races: 6.2%
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Jobs for Computer Science Grads in Massachusetts

100,890 people in the state and 2,790,990 in the nation are employed in jobs related to compsci.

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Wages for Computer Science Jobs in Massachusetts

In this state, compsci grads earn an average of $106,670. Nationwide, they make an average of $96,200.

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There are 10 colleges in Massachusetts that offer compsci degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

692 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
11,254 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 75% get financial aid. In their early career, MIT grads earn an average salary of $112,623. The student loan default rate is 0.30% which is lower than average.

550 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

A typical student attending UMass Amherst will pay a net price of $22,038. 90% of students get financical aid. In their early career, UMass Amherst grads earn an average salary of $52,450.

416 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.40%. The full-time teacher rate is 73%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,395.

262 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
6,920 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.10% which is lower than average. In their early career, WPI grads earn an average salary of $77,597. The full-time teacher rate is 88%.

#5

Tufts University

Medford
237 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
12,219 Total Students

An average student at Tufts will pay a net price of $37,494. The student loan default rate is 1.10% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $54,590 a year.

230 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
18,150 Total Students

91% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 3.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 64%.

#7

Harvard University

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

In their early career, Harvard grads earn an average salary of $77,816. The full-time teacher rate is 87%. The 0.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#8

Boston College

Chestnut Hill
128 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
14,934 Total Students

The 0.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $36,599. 56% of students get financical aid.

119 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
4,389 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $35,307. The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at WIT. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $52,141 a year. The student loan default rate is 1.20% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 72% get financial aid.

Computer Science Careers in MA

Some of the careers compsci majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 26% $105,620
Information Security Analysts 25% $103,740
Computer and Information Research Scientists 23% $111,450
Web Developers 11% $81,200
Computer Science Professors 11% $96,720
Computer and Information Systems Managers 11% $147,030
Computer Workers 10% $88,660
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 compsci.

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Computer Information Systems 2,127
Computer Software Applications 1,076
Information Science 825
Information Technology 397
Computer Programming 131
Computer Systems Networking 89
Data Processing 36
Other Computer Sciences 29

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