2027 Best Data Processing Schools in the New England Region

Data Processing degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools to find the best for data processing students.

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• Best Data Processing Schools in the New England Region

Best Schools for Data Processing in the New England Region

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

Top Schools in Data Processing

1

Boston University
Boston, MA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

191 Data Processing Degrees Awarded

$63,598 Median Starting Salary

No school ranked higher than Boston University this year for data processing. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Boston. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. About 191 data processing degrees were awarded at Boston University in the most recent year. Data Processing graduates of Boston University earn a median of $63,598 early in their careers. Boston University graduates carry a median of $25,232 in student loans. More information about a degree in data processing from Boston University

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Bristol Community College
Fall River, MA

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

16 Data Processing Degrees Awarded

$37,897 Median Starting Salary

Bristol Community College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best data processing schools. Bristol Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Fall River. About 16 data processing degrees were awarded at Bristol Community College in the most recent year. Data Processing graduates of Bristol Community College earn a median of $37,897 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $9,482. More information about a degree in data processing from Bristol Community College

Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 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.