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2022 Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k

15 Ranked Colleges
1,019 Degrees Awarded
$40,400 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Master's in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

Computer Science is the 11th most popular major in the country with 53,722 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across the New England region, there were 4,876 computer science graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 1,019 computer science graduates with average earnings and debt of $58,606 and $42,101 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking, we looked at 15 colleges that offer a degree in computer science. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great computer science programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the computer science program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The colleges and universities below are the best for new england region master’s degree computer science students whose families make $0-$30k.

Top 15 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $0-$30k) in the New England Region

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Harvard University. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Harvard is a large school located in Cambridge, Massachusetts that handed out 35 masters’s computer science degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our new england region master’s degree computer science students whose families make $0-$30k list, Harvard has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Harvard are $50,654, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Computer Science at Harvard

#2

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge, Massachusetts
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Massachusetts Institute of Technology landed the #2 spot on the list. Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It awarded 239 masters’s computer science degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at MIT, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at MIT are $56,719.

Full MIT Computer Science Report

#3

Brown University

Providence, Rhode Island
#3 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Brown University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Brown University is a medium-sized school located in Providence, Rhode Island that handed out 107 masters’s computer science degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our new england region master’s degree computer science students whose families make $0-$30k list, Brown has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Brown are $60,363.

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#4

Dartmouth College

Hanover, New Hampshire
#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Dartmouth College. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Dartmouth College is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Hanover, New Hampshire. It awarded 9 masters’s computer science degrees in 2019-2020.

Dartmouth not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Dartmouth are $58,120.

Full Dartmouth College Computer Science Report

#5

Tufts University

Medford, Massachusetts
#6 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Tufts University landed the #5 spot on the list. Tufts is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Medford, Massachusetts. It awarded 39 masters’s computer science degrees in 2019-2020.

Tufts also took the #6 spot in our “Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tufts are $55,168, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#6

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts
#4 in overall quality

Boston University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Boston U is a private not-for-profit institution located in Boston, Massachusetts. The school has a large population, and it awarded 200 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Boston U did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Boston U are $57,666, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Amherst, Massachusetts
#9 in overall quality

University of Massachusetts Amherst landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. University of Massachusetts Amherst is a large school located in Amherst, Massachusetts that handed out 165 masters’s computer science degrees in 2019-2020.

UMass Amherst also took the #9 spot in our “Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Massachusetts Amherst are $32,341, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8

Brandeis University

Waltham, Massachusetts
#8 in overall quality

Brandeis University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Brandeis University is a medium-sized school located in Waltham, Massachusetts that handed out 47 masters’s computer science degrees in 2019-2020.

Brandeis also made our “Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #8. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Brandeis University are $52,060.

Full Brandeis Computer Science Report

#9

University of Vermont

Burlington, Vermont

With a ranking of #9, University of Vermont did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. UVM is located in Burlington, Vermont and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 8 masters’s computer science degrees to qualified students.

UVM also made our “Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #0. Average graduate tuition and fees at UVM are $33,326, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10

University of Massachusetts - Lowell

Lowell, Massachusetts
#10 in overall quality

University of Massachusetts - Lowell came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Lowell, Massachusetts is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s computer science degrees to 26 students in 2019-2020.

UMass Lowell also made our “Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #10. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Massachusetts - Lowell are $26,990, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11

Fitchburg State University

Fitchburg, Massachusetts
#11 in overall quality

Fitchburg State University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Fitchburg State is a public institution located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 16 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Fitchburg State, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Fitchburg State University are $6,012, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Fitchburg State Computer Science Report

#12

Bridgewater State University

Bridgewater, Massachusetts
#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, Bridgewater State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Bridgewater, Massachusetts, this fairly large public school awarded 9 diplomas to qualified masters’s computer science students in 2019-2020.

Bridgewater State also took the #12 spot in our “Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Bridgewater State University are $11,397, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13

University of Massachusetts - Boston

Boston, Massachusetts
#13 in overall quality

University of Massachusetts - Boston did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #13. UMass Boston is located in Boston, Massachusetts and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 34 masters’s computer science degrees to qualified students.

UMass Boston also made our “Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #13. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMass Boston are $36,485, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Massachusetts - Boston Computer Science Report

#14

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Worcester, Massachusetts
#7 in overall quality

Worcester Polytechnic Institute did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #14. WPI is located in Worcester, Massachusetts and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 47 masters’s computer science degrees to qualified students.

WPI not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Worcester Polytechnic Institute are $29,040, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Computer Science at Worcester Polytechnic Institute

#15

Wentworth Institute of Technology

Boston, Massachusetts

Wentworth Institute of Technology came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Boston, Massachusetts is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s computer science degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at WIT, the school also landed the #0 spot in our “Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Wentworth Institute of Technology are $38,600, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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Notes and References

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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