2024 Best Value Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Computer Science in the New England Region
35
Colleges
290,984
Bachelor's Degrees
$33,507
Avg Cost*
Finding the Best Value Computer Science School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, computer science was ranked #16 in the country. In fact 5,415,716 bachelor's degrees were handed out in 2021-2022. Of those degrees, 290,984 went to students in the New England region of the United States.
This year's Best Value Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Computer Science in the New England Region ranking looked at 35 colleges that offer a bachelor's in compsci. To us, 'best value' doesn't just mean the school with the lowest overall costs. We are more focused on compsci schools that offer a high quality education at a price lower that other schools of similar academic excellence.
To determine the average cost, we look at total expenses - such as tuition, fees, room and board, books, and other related expenses - and then subtract the average financial award a student receives. Knowing this amount can help you determine how much you may have to borrow in loans or take out of savings. Depending on your income and other factors, the cost for you to attend a particular school may be more or less.
One Size Does Not Fit All
The compsci school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Value CompSci Schools.
In addition to our rankings, you can take two colleges and compare them based on the criteria that matters most to you in our unique tool, College Combat.
Test it out when you get a chance! You may also want to bookmark the link and share it with others who are trying to make the college decision.
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Featured Computer Science Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
AS in Computer Science
Learn the applied programming skills needed to fill in-demand tech roles when you earn your online AS in Computer Science at Southern New Hampshire University.
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BS in Computer Science
Learn the front-end design and back-end development skills employers look for in full stack software developers with this online bachelor's degree in computer science from Southern New Hampshire University.
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BS in Computer Science - Software Engineering
With a software engineering degree, you'll learn the fundamental concepts and principles – a systematic approach used to develop software on time, on budget and within specifications – throughout your online college classes at SNHU.
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2024 Best Value Computer Science Schools in the New England Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Computer Science Colleges for the Money.
Top 10 Best Value Computer Science Schools
Our rankings recognize Southern New Hampshire University as the #1 school in this year's rankings. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Manchester, SNHU is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
At SNHU, the average time it takes a student to graduate is 4.1 years, and the yearly average cost to attend the school is $26,861. When we combine these numbers, we estimate that the cost to get a bachelor’s degree from SNHU is $110,936. When you graduate sooner, you can save a lot of money.
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University of Massachusetts Amherst earned the #2 spot in our 2024 rankings. UMass Amherst is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Amherst. UMass Amherst also made our Best Computer Science Schools in the New England Region list, coming in at #9.
It takes about 4.1 years for the average student at UMass Amherst to complete their degree, and the yearly average cost to attend the school is $37,372. Looking at these numbers together, we estimate that the average cost of a bachelor’s degree from UMass Amherst is about $153,599. When students graduate in a lesser amount of time, they can save thousands of dollars.
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Fitchburg State University landed the #3 spot in our 2024 rankings for best value computer science schools. Located in the midsize suburb of Fitchburg, Fitchburg State is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
It takes the average student at Fitchburg State about 4.4 years to graduate, and the estimated yearly cost for the school is $23,198. When we combine these numbers, we estimate that the cost to get a bachelor’s degree from Fitchburg State is $101,375. The sooner a student graduates, the more money they can save.
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Our rankings recognize Bridgewater State University as the #4 school in this year's rankings. Bridgewater State is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Bridgewater.
At Bridgewater State, the average time it takes a student to graduate is 4.5 years, and on average, the annual cost to attend the school is $27,368. This means that the average student pays around $122,061 to get a bachelor’s degree from Bridgewater State. If you can shave even one term off your degree, you can save a substantial amount of money.
Full Computer Science at Bridgewater State University Report
University of Massachusetts - Lowell earned the #5 spot in our 2024 rankings. UMass Lowell is a large public school located in the large suburb of Lowell.
It takes the average student at UMass Lowell about 4.5 years to graduate, and on average, the annual cost to attend the school is $35,212. When we combine these numbers, we estimate that the cost to get a bachelor’s degree from UMass Lowell is $156,693. When you graduate sooner, you can save a lot of money.
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Our rankings recognize University of Southern Maine as the #6 school in this year's rankings. Located in the city of Portland, University of Southern Maine is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
At University of Southern Maine, the average time it takes a student to graduate is 4.6 years, and on average, the annual cost to attend the school is $24,960. Thus, the average cost to get a bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern Maine is $115,066. If you can shave even one term off your degree, you can save a substantial amount of money.
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The #7 spot in this year's ranking belongs to Westfield State University. Located in the large suburb of Westfield, Westfield is a public college with a small student population.
The average student at Westfield graduates in less than 4.2 years, and it costs about $24,438 per year to attend the school. This means that the average student pays around $102,640 to get a bachelor’s degree from Westfield. When you graduate sooner, you can save a lot of money.
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The #8 spot in this year's ranking belongs to Rhode Island College. RIC is a medium-sized public school located in the large suburb of Providence.
The average amount of time it takes for a student to receive their degree at RIC is 4.7 years, and on average, the annual cost to attend the school is $29,817. Thus, the average cost to get a bachelor’s degree from the RIC is $140,140. If you can shave even one term off your degree, you can save a substantial amount of money.
Full Computer Science at Rhode Island College Report
Plymouth State University earned the #9 spot in our 2024 rankings. Plymouth State is a small public school located in the town of Plymouth.
The average student at Plymouth State graduates in less than 4.2 years, and on average, the annual cost to attend the school is $28,494. This means that the average student pays around $119,960 to get a bachelor’s degree from Plymouth State. The sooner a student graduates, the more money they can save.
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Wentworth Institute of Technology landed the #10 spot in our 2024 rankings for best value computer science schools. Located in the large city of Boston, WIT is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
It takes the average student at WIT about 4.2 years to graduate, and on average, the annual cost to attend the school is $41,838. This makes the estimated cost of a bachelor’s degree from WIT be around $175,720. When you graduate sooner, you can save a lot of money.
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