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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $0-$30k) in the New England Region

13 Ranked Colleges
143 Degrees Awarded
$44,100 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

Computer Science is the 19th most popular major in the country with 53,722 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, computer science graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $66,561 and had an average of $23,565 in loans still to pay off.

Across the New England region, there were 4,876 computer science graduates with average earnings and debt of $87,694 and $21,712 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 143 computer science graduates with average earnings and debt of $73,889 and $109,372 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking analyzed 13 colleges that offered 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 CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k.

Top 13 Best Value Doctor’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 be in good company if you decide to attend Harvard University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Harvard is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 11 doctorate’s compsci degrees to qualified students.

Harvard did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Computer Science Doctor’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 Harvard University are $50,654.

Read full report on Computer Science at Harvard

#2

Brown University

Providence, Rhode Island
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Brown University landed the #2 spot on the list. Brown University is a medium-sized school located in Providence, Rhode Island that handed out 9 doctorate’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our new england region doctor’s degree compsci students whose families make $0-$30k list, Brown has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Computer Science Doctor’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 Computer Science Report

#3

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge, Massachusetts
#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a fairly large school located in Cambridge, Massachusetts that handed out 41 doctorate’s compsci 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 Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Massachusetts Institute of Technology are $56,719, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full MIT Computer Science Report

#4

Dartmouth College

Hanover, New Hampshire
#4 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Dartmouth College landed the #4 spot on the list. Hanover, New Hampshire is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s compsci degrees to 12 students in 2019-2020.

Dartmouth did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Computer Science Doctor’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 College are $58,120.

Read full report on Computer Science at Dartmouth College

#5

Tufts University

Medford, Massachusetts
#5 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Tufts University. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k. This fairly large school is located in Medford, Massachusetts, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our new england region doctor’s degree compsci students whose families make $0-$30k list, Tufts has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Computer Science Doctor’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.

Read more about Computer Science at Tufts

#6

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts
#6 in overall quality

Boston University landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Boston University is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Boston, Massachusetts. It awarded 10 doctorate’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our new england region doctor’s degree compsci students whose families make $0-$30k list, Boston U has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Boston U are $57,666, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Computer Science at Boston U

#7

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Amherst, Massachusetts
#8 in overall quality

University of Massachusetts Amherst came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This large school is located in Amherst, Massachusetts, and it awarded 27 doctorate’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

UMass Amherst did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Massachusetts Amherst are $32,341, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Computer Science at University of Massachusetts Amherst

#8

Brandeis University

Waltham, Massachusetts
#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, Brandeis University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This medium-sized school is located in Waltham, Massachusetts, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

Brandeis did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Brandeis are $52,060, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Brandeis University Computer Science Report

#9

University of Rhode Island

Kingston, Rhode Island
#10 in overall quality

University of Rhode Island landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. University of Rhode Island is a fairly large public school situated in Kingston, Rhode Island. It awarded 3 doctorate’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

URI not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Rhode Island are $29,082, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Computer Science at University of Rhode Island

#10

University of Massachusetts - Lowell

Lowell, Massachusetts
#9 in overall quality

University of Massachusetts - Lowell did quite well in the 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #10. This fairly large school is located in Lowell, Massachusetts, and it awarded 9 doctorate’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

UMass Lowell not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Computer Science Doctor’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 University of Massachusetts - Lowell are $26,990.

Read more about Computer Science at UMass Lowell

#11

University of Maine

Orono, Maine
#12 in overall quality

University of Maine ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This fairly large school is located in Orono, Maine, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

UMaine not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Maine are $28,352, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Computer Science at UMaine

#12

University of Massachusetts - Boston

Boston, Massachusetts
#11 in overall quality

University of Massachusetts - Boston ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This fairly large school is located in Boston, Massachusetts, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our new england region doctor’s degree compsci students whose families make $0-$30k list, UMass Boston has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Massachusetts - Boston are $36,485, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Massachusetts - Boston Computer Science Report

#13

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Worcester, Massachusetts
#7 in overall quality

Worcester Polytechnic Institute did quite well in the 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #13. WPI is located in Worcester, Massachusetts and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s compsci degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at WPI, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Computer Science Doctor’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 WPI are $29,040.

Full WPI Computer Science Report

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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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