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Computer Science at University of Massachusetts - Lowell

Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how UMass Lowell ranks in comparison to other schools with computer science programs.

Jump to any of the following sections:

• Available Degrees
• Rankings
• Student Demographics

 

Computer Science Degrees Available at UMass Lowell

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

UMass Lowell Computer Science Rankings

The bachelor's program at UMass Lowell was ranked #90 on College Factual's Best Schools for computer science list. It is also ranked #12 in Massachusetts.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income Over $110k)	20
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (With Aid)	24
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income Over $110k)	35
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science	36
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Computer Science Graduates	38
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $0-$30k)	38
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $75-$110k)	38
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income Over $110k)	40
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $30-$48k)	40
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (With Aid)	41
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $48-$75k)	41
Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	43
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science (Income Over $110k)	47
Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	48
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (With Aid)	48
Best Computer Science Colleges for Veterans	54
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $75-$110k)	55
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $48-$75k)	55
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $30-$48k)	55
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $75-$110k)	55
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science (With Aid)	56
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $30-$48k)	57
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $0-$30k)	57
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $48-$75k)	58
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $0-$30k)	58
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science (Income $0-$30k)	61
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Computer Science Graduates	63
Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools	64
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science (Income $30-$48k)	65
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science (Income $75-$110k)	65
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science (Income $48-$75k)	66
Best Computer Science Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans	66
Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	66
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Computer Science Graduates	75
Best Computer Science Graduate Degree Schools	81
Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools	83
Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools	88
Best Computer Science Schools	90
Highest Paid Computer Science Graduates	101
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Computer Science	103
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science	105
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science	160
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science	203

Popularity of Computer Science at UMass Lowell

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Massachusetts - Lowell handed out 193 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is an increase of 25% over the previous year when 154 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 28 students received their master’s degree in computer science from UMass Lowell. This makes it the #106 most popular school for computer science master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in computer science in 2021, making the school the #42 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

 

Computer Science Student Diversity at UMass Lowell

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

UMass Lowell Computer Science Bachelor’s Program

Of the 193 computer science students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from UMass Lowell, about 86% were men and 14% were women.

The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2021 graduates were in this category.

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

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	39
Black or African American	6
Hispanic or Latino	17
White	107
Non-Resident Aliens	16
Other Races	8

UMass Lowell Computer Science Master’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in computer science from UMass Lowell. About 71% were men and 29% were women.

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

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	2
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	1
White	7
Non-Resident Aliens	18
Other Races	0

References

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

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