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2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Massachusetts

29 Colleges
$69,049 Avg Salary
$22,014 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences 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 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 29 schools in Massachusetts to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Massachusetts

The colleges and universities below are the best for computer and information sciences majors pursuing a .

Top 10 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools

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

After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from MIT carry an average student debtload of $10,538. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $682.

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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. Located in the medium-sized city of Cambridge, Harvard is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Middlesex Community College is a great place for computer and information sciences students. Middlesex Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Bedford.

After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from Middlesex Community College carry an average student debtload of $7,563.

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#4

Wellesley College

Wellesley, MA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Wellesley College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Massachusetts list. Wellesley is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Wellesley.

On average, computer and information sciences graduates from Wellesley take out $11,400 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Out of the 29 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, Bunker Hill Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Boston, BHCC is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at BHCC take out is $7,452.

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#6

Tufts University

Medford, MA

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

While working on their degree, computer and information sciences majors at Tufts accumulate an average of around $16,500 in student debt.

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Northern Essex Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the suburb of Haverhill, NECC is a public college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from NECC carry an average student debtload of $8,500.

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

After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from Northeastern carry an average student debtload of $24,512. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $582.

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#9

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, MA

With a ranking of #9, Boston College did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer and information sciences students. Boston College is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chestnut Hill.

On average, computer and information sciences graduates from Boston College take out $17,320 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for computer and information sciences students. It came in at #10 on the list. Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Boston.

While working on their degree, computer and information sciences majors at Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network accumulate an average of around $24,512 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $582.

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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 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).
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