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Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Massachusetts

8,682 Computer & Information Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Computer & Information Sciences is the 6th most popular major in the state out of a total 37 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Computer & Information Sciences Majors in Massachusetts

Computer & Information Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 4,229
Master’s Degree 3,165
Associate Degree 589
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 280
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 280
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 280
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 198
Post-Master’s Certificate 198
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 147
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 147
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 147
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 74
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 74

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, a computer and information sciences major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer and information sciences majors in Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 15.0%
  • Black or African American: 4.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.4%
  • White: 34.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 33.3%
  • Other Races: 6.9%
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Jobs for Computer & Information Sciences Grads in Massachusetts

In this state, there are 172,110 people employed in jobs related to a computer and information sciences degree, compared to 5,610,640 nationwide.

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Wages for Computer & Information Sciences Jobs in Massachusetts

A typical salary for a computer and information sciences grad in the state is $94,510, compared to a typical salary of $92,030 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Massachusetts that offer computer and information sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

903 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
22,905 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $29,714. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $65,632 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 75%.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,395. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $58,876 after earning their degree at this institution.

832 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,310 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $65,632 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 11%.

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

The student loan default rate is 0.30% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 75% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 81%. The student loan default rate of 1.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years.

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

The student loan default rate of 3.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 91% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.45 years.

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Harvard University

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 72% get financial aid. An average student at Harvard will pay a net price of $13,872. The full-time teacher rate is 87%.

371 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
6,631 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $46,805. Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 67% get financial aid.

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

The average student takes 4.09 years to complete their degree at WPI. The student loan default rate is 1.10% which is lower than average. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

298 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,259 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $17,752. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $50,432 a year. The student loan default rate is 5.50% which is lower than average.

Computer & Information Sciences Careers in MA

Some of the careers computer and information sciences 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
Database Administrators 10% $97,880
Systems Software Developers 10% $115,580
Computer User Support Specialists 10% $60,240
Computer Network Architects 9% $121,050
Computer Network Support Specialists 8% $78,090
Managers 7% $120,100
Computer Systems Analysts 6% $91,510
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 5% $86,770
Multimedia Artists and Animators 3% $67,570
Graphic Designers 3% $60,530
Data Entry Keyers -22% $37,050
Computer Operators -24% $51,700
Word Processors and Typists -33% $44,450

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to computer and information sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Engineering 9,717
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 6,747
Mathematics & Statistics 2,720
Physical Sciences 1,721
Natural Resources & Conservation 1,116
Architecture/Urban Planning 1,036
Engineering Technologies 805
Agriculture 455

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