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Computer Science at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how MIT ranks in comparison to other schools with computer science programs.

Go directly to any of the following sections:

• Available Degrees
• Rankings
• Student Demographics

 

Computer Science Degrees Available at MIT

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science
• Master’s Degree in Computer Science
• Doctorate Degree in Computer Science

MIT Computer Science Rankings

Ranked at #2 in College Factual's most recent rankings, MIT is in the top 1% of the country for computer science students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science (Income $30-$48k)	1
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science (Income $75-$110k)	1
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science (Income $0-$30k)	1
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science (Income $48-$75k)	1
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $0-$30k)	1
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $48-$75k)	1
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $30-$48k)	1
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $75-$110k)	1
Best Computer Science Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans	1
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $0-$30k)	1
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $48-$75k)	1
Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	1
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $75-$110k)	1
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $30-$48k)	1
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $0-$30k)	1
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $48-$75k)	1
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $30-$48k)	1
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $75-$110k)	1
Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools	1
Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	1
Best Computer Science Schools	2
Best Computer Science Graduate Degree Schools	2
Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools	2
Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools	3
Best Computer Science Colleges for Veterans	4
Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	5
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Computer Science Graduates	7
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Computer Science Graduates	8
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Computer Science Graduates	11
Highest Paid Computer Science Graduates	14
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income Over $110k)	17
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income Over $110k)	22
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (With Aid)	32
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income Over $110k)	46
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (With Aid)	52
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science (Income Over $110k)	56
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (With Aid)	81
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science	84
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science (With Aid)	98
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science	187
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Computer Science	200
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science	297
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science	366

Popularity of Computer Science at MIT

During the 2020-2021 academic year, Massachusetts Institute of Technology handed out 393 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 424 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 250 students received their master’s degree in computer science from MIT. This makes it the #13 most popular school for computer science master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 49 students received their doctoral degrees in computer science in 2021, making the school the #4 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

 

Computer Science Student Diversity at MIT

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer science majors at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

MIT Computer Science Bachelor’s Program

The computer science program at MIT awarded 393 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 63% of these degrees went to men with the other 37% going to women.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a bachelor's in computer science.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	150
Black or African American	21
Hispanic or Latino	44
White	90
Non-Resident Aliens	60
Other Races	28

MIT Computer Science Master’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 250 computer science majors earned their master's degree from MIT. Of these graduates, 60% were men and 40% were women.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a master's in computer science.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	84
Black or African American	7
Hispanic or Latino	14
White	64
Non-Resident Aliens	64
Other Races	17

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By InSapphoWeTrust under License

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