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Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark of all students with the same graduate degree, adjusting for the in-state / out-of-state composition of the student body.
Schools are assigned a value from 1-100, where 100 is best for students from households earning up to $30,000. This value is multiplied by the percentage of the school’s student body that received a Pell Grant, to calculate the economic mobility score. A higher score is better. Read the full explanation
The percentage of a school’s student body that has received a Pell Grant.
Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.
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EarningsPluscompares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.
Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.
Computer science bachelor graduates in Massachusetts earn a weighted average salary of $129,038 3 years after graduation. This places Massachusetts graduate earnings in the top 5% nationally. Additionally, computer science graduates earn 99% more than the total graduating bachelor class in the state.
Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.
Our computer science rankings cover 20 of the 26 programs available in Massachusetts, accounting for 93% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or cost data.
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Cost$19,500
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$256,539
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate98%
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Although Harvard is widely known for its law and business programs, their computer science curriculum is also one of the best in the country. Students have the opportunity to combine their CS studies with other fields, including mathematics, physics, economics, psychology, and linguistics.
Harvard offers 3 distinct paths for aspiring computer scientists:
A.B. in Computer Science – This is a standard 4-year bachelor’s in computer science.
Computer Science Secondary Field – Students have the option to take computer science as a secondary field. This is a great way to get official recognition within Harvard for work in 2 fields.
A.B.-S.M. in Computer Science – If you are eligible for Advanced Standing on the basis of A.P. test scores, then you can sign up for this program. Students are able to graduate in 4 years with both a bachelor’s and master’s degree.
The Mind, Brain, and Behavior Program (MBB) - This program looks into cognition and neuroscience from the perspective of computer science. This is an honors-only program.
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#2 in Massachusetts|#4 in Computer Science nationally
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Cost$20,338
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$199,774
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate97%
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The EECS (electrical engineering and computer science) program at MIT is at the cutting edge of its field. The intertwining of 2 popular fields gives students the ability to learn advanced subjects in a hands-on way. They explore electrical engineering and computer science fundamentals to understand the foundation of subjects like electronics, applied electromagnetics, and software development. Students also explore the inner workings of microelectronic devices and circuits, control and signal processing, bioelectrical science and engineering, computer systems engineering, and more.
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#3 in Massachusetts|#60 in Computer Science nationally
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Cost$35,123
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$139,886
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate94%
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#4 in Massachusetts|#73 in Computer Science nationally
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Cost$26,775
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$119,517
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate96%
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#5 in Massachusetts|#79 in Computer Science nationally
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Cost$27,779
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$119,493
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate89%
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#6 in Massachusetts|#95 in Computer Science nationally
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Cost$21,846
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$111,935
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate83%
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#7 in Massachusetts|#97 in Computer Science nationally
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Cost$39,090
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$131,399
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate92%
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#8 in Massachusetts|#102 in Computer Science nationally
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Cost$18,281
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$109,547
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate69%
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#9 in Massachusetts|#139 in Computer Science nationally
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Cost$35,439
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$115,672
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate90%
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#10 in Massachusetts|#157 in Computer Science nationally
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Cost$25,035
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$96,310
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate96%
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#11 in Massachusetts|#159 in Computer Science nationally
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Cost$44,100
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$124,359
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate90%
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#12 in Massachusetts|#200 in Computer Science nationally
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Cost$36,750
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$105,875
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate70%
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#13 in Massachusetts|#224 in Computer Science nationally
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Cost$18,707
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$76,894
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate65%
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#14 in Massachusetts|#234 in Computer Science nationally
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Cost$29,264
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$74,576
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate76%
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#15 in Massachusetts|#240 in Computer Science nationally
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Cost$31,087
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$71,957
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate88%
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#16 in Massachusetts|#246 in Computer Science nationally
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Cost$32,248
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$71,957
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate77%
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#17 in Massachusetts|#252 in Computer Science nationally
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Cost$18,278
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$64,493
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate67%
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#18 in Massachusetts|#257 in Computer Science nationally
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Cost$16,266
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$63,005
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate62%
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#19 in Massachusetts|#268 in Computer Science nationally
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Cost$36,195
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$65,662
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate71%
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#20 in Massachusetts|#269 in Computer Science nationally
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Cost$30,137
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$61,489
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate66%
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