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Best Colleges for Computer Science in Massachusetts

The best colleges for a Computer Science degree in Massachusetts, led by Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard University and Northeastern University. Each school is shown with its acceptance rate, tuition, and average SAT so you can weigh Computer Science programs side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best college for Computer Science in Massachusetts?

Based on our rankings, Massachusetts Institute of Technology is the top-ranked college for Computer Science in Massachusetts. Other top choices include Harvard University, Northeastern University, Boston University.

What are the best Computer Science schools?

The best Computer Science schools, based on program-specific federal data including median earnings and graduate counts, are Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard University, Northeastern University. Our rankings use College Scorecard field-of-study data rather than editorial opinion.

How much does it cost to study Computer Science?

The average out-of-state tuition among top Computer Science programs is approximately $54,088 per year. However, costs vary significantly — many schools offer generous financial aid packages that can reduce the effective cost.

How long does it take to get a Computer Science degree?

A bachelor's degree in Computer Science typically takes four years of full-time study. Some programs offer accelerated tracks or combined bachelor's-to-master's options that can extend or shorten the timeline.

How are these Computer Science rankings determined?

Our major rankings are independently calculated from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study (CIP) data — primarily median earnings 4 years after graduation and program scale (graduate count), with a 10+ annual graduates minimum per program. They are not derived from US News or any other publication.

Career outcomes for Computer Science graduates

Among the top 10 ranked Computer Science programs, the average early-career salary is approximately $96,270 per year. Below are the highest-paying Computer Science programs based on federal College Scorecard earnings data reported by graduates four years after completion.

  1. 1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology — Cambridge, MA · 4.6% acceptance · SAT 1,560 · $62,396 tuition · 96% grad rate
  2. 2. Harvard University — Cambridge, MA · 3.7% acceptance · SAT 1,553 · $61,676 tuition · 98% grad rate
  3. 3. Northeastern University — Boston, MA · 5.2% acceptance · SAT 1,497 · $66,162 tuition · 91% grad rate
  4. 4. Boston University — Boston, MA · 11.1% acceptance · SAT 1,480 · $68,102 tuition · 89% grad rate
  5. 5. Tufts University — Medford, MA · 11.5% acceptance · SAT 1,513 · $70,704 tuition · 94% grad rate
  6. 6. Williams College — Williamstown, MA · 8.3% acceptance · SAT 1,533 · $68,560 tuition · 94% grad rate
  7. 7. Wellesley College — Wellesley, MA · 14.1% acceptance · SAT 1,520 · $67,176 tuition · 92% grad rate
  8. 8. Boston College — Chestnut Hill, MA · 16.4% acceptance · SAT 1,507 · $70,702 tuition · 91% grad rate
  9. 9. Worcester Polytechnic Institute — Worcester, MA · 60.2% acceptance · $60,965 tuition · 90% grad rate
  10. 10. Amherst College — Amherst, MA · 9% acceptance · SAT 1,533 · $70,480 tuition · 94% grad rate
  11. 11. University of Massachusetts-Amherst — Amherst, MA · 59.7% acceptance · SAT 1,423 · $40,449 tuition · 83% grad rate
  12. 12. Brandeis University — Waltham, MA · 40.5% acceptance · SAT 1,462 · $68,080 tuition · 86% grad rate
  13. 13. Mount Holyoke College — South Hadley, MA · 36% acceptance · SAT 1,463 · $67,018 tuition · 84% grad rate
  14. 14. Clark University — Worcester, MA · 39.5% acceptance · SAT 1,370 · $58,867 tuition · 77% grad rate
  15. 15. University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth — North Dartmouth, MA · 90.6% acceptance · SAT 1,182 · $32,567 tuition · 52% grad rate
  16. 16. Bentley University — Waltham, MA · 45.1% acceptance · SAT 1,352 · $61,000 tuition · 87% grad rate
  17. 17. University of Massachusetts-Boston — Boston, MA · 83.8% acceptance · SAT 1,194 · $38,125 tuition · 49% grad rate
  18. 18. Merrimack College — North Andover, MA · 70% acceptance · $53,962 tuition · 70% grad rate
  19. 19. Wentworth Institute of Technology — Boston, MA · 91.2% acceptance · SAT 1,229 · $42,884 tuition · 68% grad rate
  20. 20. Suffolk University — Boston, MA · 82.3% acceptance · SAT 1,216 · $47,550 tuition · 61% grad rate
  21. 21. Wheaton College (Massachusetts) — Norton, MA · 67.7% acceptance · SAT 1,308 · $63,960 tuition · 73% grad rate
  22. 22. Berklee College of Music — Boston, MA · 43.5% acceptance · $52,040 tuition · 67% grad rate
  23. 23. Worcester State University — Worcester, MA · 88% acceptance · SAT 1,150 · $17,866 tuition · 61% grad rate
  24. 24. Salem State University — Salem, MA · 95.9% acceptance · $19,531 tuition · 50% grad rate
  25. 25. Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts — North Adams, MA · 89.7% acceptance · $21,381 tuition · 56% grad rate

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