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2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts

29 Colleges
$55,683 Avg Salary
$30,670 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor's Degree School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, computer and information sciences was ranked 6th in Massachusetts. In fact, 8,328 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Our analysis looked at 29 schools in Massachusetts to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences 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 & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts

Check out the computer and information sciences bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools

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

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#2

Williams College

Williamstown, MA

Out of the 29 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, Williams College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Williams is a small private not-for-profit school located in the fringe town of Williamstown.

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#3

Wellesley College

Wellesley, MA

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Wellesley College is a great place for computer and information sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. Wellesley is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Wellesley.

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#4

Harvard University

Cambridge, MA

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Harvard University is a great place for computer and information sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the midsize city of Cambridge, Harvard is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

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#5

Amherst College

Amherst, MA

Out of the 29 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 large suburb of Amherst.

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#6

Tufts University

Medford, MA

Tufts University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Tufts is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Medford.

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Northeastern University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Northeastern is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston.

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#8

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, MA

Boston College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Boston College is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chestnut Hill.

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Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston.

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#10

Bentley University

Waltham, MA

With a ranking of #10, Bentley University did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer and information sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small city of Waltham, Bentley is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

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Best Computer & Information Sciences Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Best Computer & Information Sciences Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
New Hampshire 2,634
Maine 325
Rhode Island 911
Connecticut 1,227
Vermont 645

Computer & Information Sciences Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700
Computer Software & Applications 14,336
Computer Programming 11,939
Computer Systems Analysis 2,338
Data Processing 1,955
Other Computer & Information Sciences 1,755
Data Entry 552

Related Major Annual Graduates
Engineering 198,468
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 177,778
Engineering Technologies 85,188
Mathematics & Statistics 52,396
Physical Sciences 50,306

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 Almonroth.

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