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2022 Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k

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 $30-$48k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking.

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 $30-$48k” 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. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k.

Top 15 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $30-$48k) in the New England Region

#1

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 $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Massachusetts Institute of Technology landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 239 diplomas to qualified masters’s computer science students in 2019-2020.

MIT did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Massachusetts Institute of Technology are $56,719, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#2

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 #2 for the Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Harvard University is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It awarded 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 $30-$48k 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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Harvard University 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 $30-$48k. Brown is located in Providence, Rhode Island and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 107 masters’s computer science degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our new england region master’s degree computer science students whose families make $30-$48k list, Brown has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Brown are $60,363, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Brown University Computer Science Report

#4

Dartmouth College

Hanover, New Hampshire
#5 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 $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Dartmouth College landed the #4 spot on the list. Dartmouth College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Hanover, New Hampshire. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 9 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Dartmouth, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Dartmouth College are $58,120, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5

Tufts University

Medford, Massachusetts
#6 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Tufts University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Medford, Massachusetts, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 39 degrees to qualified masters’s computer science students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our new england region master’s degree computer science students whose families make $30-$48k list, Tufts has also earned the #6 rank 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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts
#4 in overall quality

Boston University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Boston, Massachusetts, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 200 diplomas to qualified masters’s computer science students 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. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Boston U are $57,666.

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#7

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Amherst, Massachusetts
#9 in overall quality

University of Massachusetts Amherst did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #7. Located in Amherst, Massachusetts, this large public school awarded 165 diplomas to qualified masters’s computer science students in 2019-2020.

UMass Amherst did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Massachusetts Amherst are $32,341, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UMass Amherst Computer Science Report

#8

University of Vermont

Burlington, Vermont

University of Vermont did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #8. University of Vermont is a fairly large school located in Burlington, Vermont that handed out 8 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 $30-$48k list, UVM has also earned the #0 rank in our “Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Vermont are $33,326, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UVM Computer Science Report

#10 in overall quality

University of Massachusetts - Lowell did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #9. University of Massachusetts - Lowell is a fairly large school located in Lowell, Massachusetts that handed out 26 masters’s computer science degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UMass Lowell, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMass Lowell are $26,990, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

Fitchburg State University

Fitchburg, Massachusetts
#11 in overall quality

Fitchburg State University 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 $30-$48k ranking. Fitchburg State University is a medium-sized public school situated in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. It awarded 16 masters’s computer science degrees in 2019-2020.

Fitchburg State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 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 Fitchburg State are $6,012.

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#11

Brandeis University

Waltham, Massachusetts
#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, Brandeis University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Waltham, Massachusetts is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s computer science degrees to 47 students in 2019-2020.

Brandeis did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Brandeis University are $52,060, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12

University of Massachusetts - Boston

Boston, Massachusetts
#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, University of Massachusetts - Boston did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This fairly large school is located in Boston, Massachusetts, and it awarded 34 masters’s computer science degrees in 2019-2020.

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 University of Massachusetts - Boston are $36,485, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13

Bridgewater State University

Bridgewater, Massachusetts
#12 in overall quality

Bridgewater State University landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Bridgewater, Massachusetts, this fairly large public school handed out 9 diplomas to qualified masters’s computer science students in 2019-2020.

Bridgewater State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Bridgewater State are $11,397, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Computer Science at Bridgewater State

#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 $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #14. This medium-sized school is located in Worcester, Massachusetts, and it awarded 47 masters’s computer science degrees in 2019-2020.

WPI also made our “Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #7. Average graduate tuition and fees at WPI are $29,040, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Worcester Polytechnic Institute Computer Science Report

#15

Wentworth Institute of Technology

Boston, Massachusetts

Wentworth Institute of Technology ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. WIT is located in Boston, Massachusetts and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 masters’s computer science degrees to qualified students.

WIT 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 Wentworth Institute of Technology are $38,600, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Computer Science at Wentworth Institute of Technology

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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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