2024 Best Computer Science Schools in Massachusetts
23
Colleges in Massachusetts
3,617
Computer Science Degrees Awarded
Ranked #8 in popularity,
computer science is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.
College Factual reviewed 23 schools in Massachusetts to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of computer science. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 3,617 degrees in computer science during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Choosing a Great Computer Science School
Your choice of computer science school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Computer Science School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
Computer Science Rankings by Degree Level
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Computer Science Schools in Massachusetts ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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Best Schools for Computer Science in Massachusetts
If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the computer science degrees they offer, see the list below.
10 Top Massachusetts Schools in Computer Science
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MA
692
Computer Science Degrees Awarded
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a good choice for students interested in a degree in computer science. Located in the medium-sized city of Cambridge, MIT is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means MIT is a great school overall.
There were about 692 computer science students who graduated with this degree at MIT in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in computer science from Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
7th
Most Popular In MA
187
Computer Science Degrees Awarded
It is difficult to beat Harvard University if you want to pursue a degree in computer science. Harvard is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Cambridge. A Best Colleges rank of #6 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Harvard is a great university overall.
There were approximately 187 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Harvard in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in computer science from Harvard University
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In MA
237
Computer Science Degrees Awarded
Tufts University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in computer science. Tufts is a large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Medford. A Best Colleges rank of #40 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Tufts is a great university overall.
There were approximately 237 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Tufts in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in computer science from Tufts University
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
15th
Most Popular In MA
39
Computer Science Degrees Awarded
Every student pursuing a degree in computer science needs to look into Bunker Hill Community College. Located in the city of Boston, BHCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population. This college ranks 22nd out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.
There were approximately 39 computer science students who graduated with this degree at BHCC in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in computer science from Bunker Hill Community College
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In MA
262
Computer Science Degrees Awarded
WPI is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Worcester. A Best Colleges rank of #53 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means WPI is a great school overall.
There were approximately 262 computer science students who graduated with this degree at WPI in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in computer science from Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In MA
416
Computer Science Degrees Awarded
Boston U is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Boston. A Best Colleges rank of #54 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Boston U is a great university overall.
There were about 416 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Boston U in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in computer science from Boston University
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In MA
550
Computer Science Degrees Awarded
Located in the large suburb of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #81 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UMass Amherst is a great university overall.
There were roughly 550 computer science students who graduated with this degree at UMass Amherst in the most recent data year.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
10th
Most Popular In MA
118
Computer Science Degrees Awarded
Located in the small city of Waltham, Brandeis is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #99 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Brandeis is a great university overall.
There were roughly 118 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Brandeis in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in computer science from Brandeis University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
14th
Most Popular In MA
46
Computer Science Degrees Awarded
Located in the town of Williamstown, Williams is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #68 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Williams is a great college overall.
There were roughly 46 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Williams in the most recent data year.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
16th
Most Popular In MA
34
Computer Science Degrees Awarded
Amherst is a small private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of Amherst. A Best Colleges rank of #65 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Amherst is a great college overall.
There were about 34 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Amherst in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in computer science from Amherst College
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