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2023 Best Computer Science Schools in Massachusetts

25 Colleges
$86,437 Avg Salary
$21,194 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Science 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.

The Best Computer Science Schools in Massachusetts ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 25 schools in Massachusetts to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Computer Science Schools in Massachusetts

Check out the compsci programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best Computer Science Schools

Our 2023 rankings named Massachusetts Institute of Technology the best school in Massachusetts for computer science students. MIT is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Cambridge.

On average, compsci graduates from MIT take out $10,538 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $682.

Full Computer Science at Massachusetts Institute of Technology Report

#2

Williams College

Williamstown, MA

The excellent programs at Williams College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer science schools in Massachusetts. Williams is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Williamstown.

On average, compsci graduates from Williams take out $13,134 in student loans while working on their degree.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Bunker Hill Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Computer Science Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the large city of Boston, BHCC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

On average, compsci graduates from BHCC take out $7,452 in student loans while working on their degree.

Full Computer Science at Bunker Hill Community College Report

#4

Harvard University

Cambridge, MA

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Harvard University is a great place for computer science students. Located in the city of Cambridge, Harvard is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

Full Computer Science at Harvard University Report

#5

Amherst College

Amherst, MA

Out of the 25 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, Amherst College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Amherst is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Amherst.

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#6

Tufts University

Medford, MA

Tufts University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Tufts is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Medford.

After completing their degree, compsci graduates from Tufts carry an average student debtload of $16,500.

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#7

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, MA

Boston College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer science programs. Boston College is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Chestnut Hill.

On average, compsci graduates from Boston College take out $17,500 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Worcester Polytechnic Institute did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for computer science students. It came in at #8 on the list. WPI is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Worcester.

While working on their degree, compsci majors at WPI accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $515, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#9

Boston University

Boston, MA

With a ranking of #9, Boston University did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer science students. Located in the large city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

CompSci majors at Boston U take out an average of $25,625 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $823, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Computer Science at Boston University Report

#10

Brandeis University

Waltham, MA

Brandeis University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Computer Science Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the city of Waltham, Brandeis is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that compsci majors at Brandeis take out is $26,437.

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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

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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 25 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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