by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 9 schools in Massachusetts to determine which ones were the best for computer & information sciences students pursuing a doctor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 147 doctor's degrees in computer & information sciences to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of computer & information sciences for getting your doctor's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this we include a college's overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking which itself looks at a host of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of doctorate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their doctor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for computer & information sciences students working on their doctor's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for computer & information sciences students seeking a a doctor's degree.
Every student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in computer & information sciences needs to take a look at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. MIT is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Cambridge.More information about a doctorate in computer & information sciences from Massachusetts Institute of Technology
It is hard to beat Harvard University if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in computer & information sciences. Located in the midsize city of Cambridge, Harvard is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in computer & information sciences from Harvard University
Every student who is interested in a doctor's degree in computer & information sciences has to take a look at Tufts University. Located in the large suburb of Medford, Tufts is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a doctorate in computer & information sciences from Tufts University
Northeastern University is a wonderful choice for individuals pursuing a doctor's degree in computer & information sciences. Located in the large city of Boston, Northeastern is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in computer & information sciences from Northeastern University
Located in the city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in computer & information sciences from Boston University
UMass Amherst is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Amherst.More information about a doctorate in computer & information sciences from University of Massachusetts Amherst
Located in the medium-sized city of Worcester, WPI is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in computer & information sciences from Worcester Polytechnic Institute
UMass Lowell is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Lowell.More information about a doctorate in computer & information sciences from University of Massachusetts - Lowell
Located in the city of Boston, UMass Boston is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in computer & information sciences from University of Massachusetts - Boston
Explore all the Best Computer & Information Sciences Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 28 | 9 |
| Rhode Island | 23 | 11 |
| Maine | 18 | 0 |
| New Hampshire | 16 | 10 |
| Vermont | 14 | 3 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 115 |
| Computer Information Systems | 30 |
| Information Science | 2 |
