Best Computer Science Schools in Massachusetts

Massachusetts has 21 colleges offering Computer Science programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 1,329 recent graduates. Graduates in Massachusetts earn $83,997 on average within two years — 23% above the national average of $68,283, making the state one of the stronger markets for this field.

School choice matters significantly: Massachusetts Institute of Technology graduates earn $127,993 while Fitchburg State University graduates earn $63,005 — a $64,988 gap. Research each program's curriculum, employer connections, and career services before deciding.

Schools in MA

$83,997

MA Avg. Earnings

$68,283

National Avg.

389

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Computer Science in Massachusetts

Public Schools (5)

$67,586

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (16)

$90,834

avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $23,248 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

Computer Science Schools in Massachusetts, Ranked by Earnings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge, MA · Private

$127,993

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $118,191

Graduates: 134

Acceptance: 4.7%

Williams College

Williamstown, MA · Private

$96,183

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $109,470

Graduates: 27

Acceptance: 10.0%

Harvard University

Cambridge, MA · Private

$128,737

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $140,072

Graduates: 58

Acceptance: 3.5%

Tufts University

Medford, MA · Private

$97,959

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $96,349

Graduates: 97

Acceptance: 10.1%

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, MA · Private

$84,100

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $89,714

Graduates: 45

Acceptance: 15.7%

Amherst College

Amherst, MA · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $96,310

Graduates: 17

Acceptance: 9.8%

Boston University

Boston, MA · Private

$84,994

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $82,237

Graduates: 135

Acceptance: 10.8%

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Worcester, MA · Private

$95,207

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $86,601

Graduates: 140

Acceptance: 58.5%

University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Amherst, MA · Public

$78,232

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $79,216

Graduates: 232

Acceptance: 57.8%

#10

Brandeis University

Waltham, MA · Private

$80,309

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $84,340

Graduates: 71

Acceptance: 35.3%

#11

Wentworth Institute of Technology

Boston, MA · Private

$76,041

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $76,551

Graduates: 87

Acceptance: 85.4%

#12

Mount Holyoke College

South Hadley, MA · Private

Clark University

Worcester, MA · Private

$74,576

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $80,590

Graduates: 19

Acceptance: 41.7%

#14

Merrimack College

North Andover, MA · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $65,662

Graduates: 17

Acceptance: 73.6%

#15

University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Lowell, MA · Public

$71,575

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $73,995

Graduates: 118

Acceptance: 85.2%

#16

Western New England University

Springfield, MA · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $61,489

Graduates: 20

Acceptance: 83.3%

#17

Westfield State University

Westfield, MA · Public

$64,493

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $61,646

Graduates: 27

Acceptance: 80.7%

#18

Bridgewater State University

Bridgewater, MA · Public

$60,623

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $52,602

Graduates: 42

Acceptance: 89.2%

#19

Smith College

Northampton, MA · Private

$71,957

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $76,588

Graduates: 27

Acceptance: 19.7%

#20

Wheaton College (Massachusetts)

Norton, MA · Private

$71,957

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $62,632

Graduates: 16

Acceptance: 71.3%

#21

Fitchburg State University

Fitchburg, MA · Public

$63,005

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 89.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Computer Science in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts Institute of Technology ranks #1 for Computer Science in Massachusetts with median graduate earnings of $127,993 within two years of graduation. There are 21 schools offering Computer Science programs in the state.

How much do Computer Science graduates earn in Massachusetts?

Computer Science graduates in Massachusetts earn an average of $83,997 within two years of graduation. This is 23% above the national average of $68,283 for this major.

What is the hardest Computer Science school to get into in Massachusetts?

Harvard University is the most selective Computer Science program in Massachusetts with an acceptance rate of 3.5%. The average acceptance rate across Computer Science programs in the state is 46.4%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Computer Science in Massachusetts?

In Massachusetts, private Computer Science programs produce average earnings of $90,834 vs $67,586 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 5 public and 16 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Massachusetts

Computer Engineering $80,525 Applied Mathematics $79,258 Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering $77,562 Chemical Engineering $70,218 Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other $66,917 Computer and Information Sciences, General $65,613 Biomedical/Medical Engineering $61,172 Civil Engineering $60,783

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.