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2023 Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Massachusetts

10 Colleges
$31,794 Avg Salary
$19,871 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Science Associate 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Our analysis looked at 10 schools in Massachusetts to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer Science program at each school on the list.

Check out the compsci associate degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Massachusetts.

Our analysis found Bunker Hill Community College to be the most popular school for computer science students who want to pursue a associate degree in Massachusetts. Located in the large city of Boston, BHCC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

About 21% of the students majoring in compsci at the school are women while 79% are male.

After completing their Associate Degree, compsci graduates from BHCC carry an average student debt load of $12,258.

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#2

Quincy College

Quincy, MA

Out of the 10 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, Quincy College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Quincy, Quincy College is a public college with a small student population.

Of the 20 students majoring in compsci at Quincy College, 75% are male and 25% are female.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Massasoit Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Massasoit Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the large suburb of Brockton.

About 6% of the students majoring in compsci at the school are women while 94% are male.

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#4

Massachusetts Bay Community College

Wellesley Hills, MA

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Massachusetts Bay Community College is a great place for computer science students working on their associate degree. MassBay Community College is a small public school located in the large suburb of Wellesley Hills.

Women make up 7% of the compsci majors at the school.

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The in-demand associate degree programs at Springfield Technical Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in Massachusetts. STCC is a small public school located in the medium-sized city of Springfield.

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Quinsigamond Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the medium-sized city of Worcester, Quinsigamond Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Of the 11 students majoring in compsci at Quinsigamond Community College, 91% are male and 9% are female.

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North Shore Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. North Shore Community College is a small public school located in the large suburb of Danvers.

Women make up 29% of the compsci majors at the school.

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#8

Cape Cod Community College

West Barnstable, MA

With a ranking of #8, Cape Cod Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their associate degree. Located in the small city of West Barnstable, Cape Cod Community College is a public college with a small student population.

About 50% of the students majoring in compsci at the school are women while 50% are male.

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#9

Roxbury Community College

Roxbury Crossing, MA

With a ranking of #9, Roxbury Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their associate degree. Located in the large city of Roxbury Crossing, Roxbury Community College is a public school with a small student population.

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#9

Endicott College

Beverly, MA

Endicott College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer science programs. Located in the large suburb of Beverly, Endicott is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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Best Computer Science Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Most Popular 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 10 schools only.

  • 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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