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2023 Best Computer Science Doctor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts

9 Colleges
$112,216 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Computer Science Doctor's Degree School for You

Computer Science is one of the most popular subjects to study in Massachusetts. With 3,611 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 4th out of all the majors we track in the state.

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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Computer Science Doctor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking. This report analyzed 9 schools in Massachusetts to see which ones offered the best doctor's degree programs for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

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2023 Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts

The following schools top our list of the Best Computer Science Doctor's Degree Colleges.

Top Massachusetts Schools for a Doctorate in Computer Science

Our analysis found Massachusetts Institute of Technology to be the best school for computer science students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in Massachusetts. MIT is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cambridge.

Read full report on Computer Science at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

#2

Harvard University

Cambridge, MA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Harvard University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the midsize city of Cambridge, Harvard is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.

Full Computer Science at Harvard University Report

#3

Tufts University

Medford, MA

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Tufts University is a great place for computer science students working on their doctor’s degree. Tufts is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Medford.

Full Computer Science at Tufts University Report

#4

Boston University

Boston, MA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Boston University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

Full Computer Science at Boston University Report

Out of the 9 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, Worcester Polytechnic Institute landed the # 5 spot on the list. WPI is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Worcester.

Full Computer Science at Worcester Polytechnic Institute Report

#6

Brandeis University

Waltham, MA

Brandeis University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Located in the small city of Waltham, Brandeis is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

Full Computer Science at Brandeis University Report

University of Massachusetts Amherst landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best doctor’s degree computer science programs. Located in the large suburb of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public college with a very large student population.

Full Computer Science at University of Massachusetts Amherst Report

University of Massachusetts - Lowell landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best doctor’s degree computer science programs. Located in the large suburb of Lowell, UMass Lowell is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Full Computer Science at University of Massachusetts - Lowell Report

University of Massachusetts - Boston came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Located in the city of Boston, UMass Boston is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Full Computer Science at University of Massachusetts - Boston Report

Best Computer Science Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Best Computer Science Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Connecticut 248
New Hampshire 540
Maine 144
Rhode Island 390
Vermont 209

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

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
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 9 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Negative Space.

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