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Computer Science in Massachusetts

Computer Science Schools in Massachusetts

Jobs for Computer Science Grads in Massachusetts

124,370 people in the state and 3,938,530 in the nation are employed in jobs related to CompSci.

Computer Science Jobs Nationwide vs. MA

Wages for Computer Science Jobs in Massachusetts

A typical salary for a CompSci grad in the state is $154,093, compared to a typical salary of $139,167 nationwide.

Computer Science Wages Nationwide vs. MA

Our data covers 11 colleges in Massachusetts offering CompSci degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $109,923 after earning their degree at this institution. About 5% of those who apply are admitted. 99% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $55,834 a year. About 11% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $85,022 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 58% of applicants. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $59,431 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 85% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 82%.

#5

Tufts University

Medford

Graduates earn a median salary of $63,641 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 10% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

#6

Harvard University

Cambridge

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $92,518 a year. With an admission rate of 3%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 99%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $49,875 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 83%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $50,473 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 90%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $77,159 a year. About 85% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

#10

Clark University

Worcester

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $39,538 a year. With an admission rate of 42%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $44,493 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 35%, getting in takes some planning. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

Computer Science Careers in MA

Some of the careers CompSci majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary $35,659
Information Security Engineers $142,543
Computer Programmers $109,892
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects $140,795
Business Intelligence Analysts $143,840
Information Technology Project Managers $124,655
Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians $82,846
Web Developers $125,527
Blockchain Engineers $123,667
Information Security Analysts $111,930
Web Administrators $62,692
Data Scientists $106,295

Below are some popular majors that are similar to CompSci.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Computer Information Systems 118,381
Information Technology 57,935
Information Science 22,425
Computer Software Applications 15,581
Computer Programming 15,336
Computer Systems Networking 15,034
Computer Systems Analysis 3,034
Data Processing 2,131

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