2026 Best Data Processing Technology Schools in the New England Region

Data Processing Technology is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for data processing technology students pursuing a degree.

What’s on this page:

• Best Data Processing Technology Schools in the New England Region

Best Schools for Data Processing Technology in the New England Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall data processing technology education in the New England Region.

Top Schools in Data Processing Technology

1

Boston University
Boston, MA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

201 Data Processing Technology Degrees Awarded

$63,598 Median Starting Salary

No school ranked higher than Boston University this year for data processing technology. Set in the city of Boston, Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 201 data processing technology students who graduated with this degree at Boston University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the data processing technology program make about $63,598 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,232 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in data processing technology from Boston University

2

Bristol Community College
Fall River, MA

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

11 Data Processing Technology Degrees Awarded

$37,897 Median Starting Salary

Students looking for a strong data processing technology program will find one at Bristol Community College, which ranked #2. Set in the suburb of Fall River, Bristol Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. About 11 data processing technology degrees were awarded at Bristol Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the data processing technology program make about $37,897 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $9,482 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in data processing technology from Bristol Community College

Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 4 schools evaluated.

• 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.