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Computer & Information Sciences at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

384 Bachelor's Degrees
260 Master's Degrees
64 Doctor's Degrees
We've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how MIT ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in computer & information sciences.

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Computer & Information Sciences Degrees Available at MIT

MIT Computer & Information Sciences Rankings

Ranked at #2 in College Factual's most recent rankings, MIT is in the top 1% of the country for computer & information sciences students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools 1
Best Computer & Information Sciences Graduate Degree Schools 1
Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools 2
Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools 2
Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools 3

Popularity of Computer & Information Sciences at MIT

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Massachusetts Institute of Technology handed out 384 bachelor's degrees in computer & information sciences. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 393 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 260 students received their master’s degree in computer & information sciences from MIT. This makes it the #52 most popular school for computer & information sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 64 students received their doctoral degrees in computer & information sciences in 2022, making the school the #6 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Computer & Information Sciences from MIT Cost?

$60,156 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$62,305 Average Student Debt

MIT Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Part-time undergraduates at MIT paid an average of $2,775 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $59,750 $59,750
Fees $406 $406
Books and Supplies $880 $880
On Campus Room and Board $19,390 $19,390
On Campus Other Expenses $2,304 $2,304

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MIT Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 384 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Computer & Information Sciences from MIT in 2021-2022, 61% were men and 39% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a bachelor's in computer & information sciences.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 146
Black or African American 20
Hispanic or Latino 66
White 81
Non-Resident Aliens 40
Other Races 31

Does MIT Offer an Online BS in Computer & Information Sciences?

Online degrees for the MIT computer & information sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the MIT Online Learning page.

MIT Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Program Diversity

In the 2021-2022 academic year, 287 students earned a master's degree in computer & information sciences from MIT. About 39% of these graduates were women and the other 61% were men.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a master's in computer & information sciences.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 89
Black or African American 8
Hispanic or Latino 17
White 67
Non-Resident Aliens 82
Other Races 24

Computer & Information Sciences Student Diversity at MIT

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer & information sciences majors at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Computer & Information Sciences Majors

Computer & Information Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.

Major Annual Graduates
Computer Science 737
Computer Information Systems 13

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