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

17 Colleges
$79,772 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences Master'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.

The Best Computer & Information Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 17 schools in Massachusetts to see which ones offered the best master'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 & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts

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

Top 10 Best Computer & Information Sciences Master'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 master’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

Harvard University

Cambridge, MA

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Harvard University is a great place for computer and information sciences students working on their master’s degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Cambridge, Harvard is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.

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#3

Tufts University

Medford, MA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Tufts University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’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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#4

Boston University

Boston, MA

The excellent master’s degree programs at Boston University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer and information sciences schools in Massachusetts. Located in the city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.

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The excellent master’s degree programs at Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer and information sciences schools in Massachusetts. Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston.

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#6

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, MA

Boston College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Boston College is a large private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Chestnut Hill.

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Northeastern University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer and information sciences students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Northeastern is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston.

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#8

Bentley University

Waltham, MA

Bentley University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree computer and information sciences programs. Located in the city of Waltham, Bentley is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

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Worcester Polytechnic Institute landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree computer and information sciences programs. WPI is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Worcester.

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#10

Brandeis University

Waltham, MA

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

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Best Computer & Information Sciences Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools 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 17 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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