by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, 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 compsci.
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Ranked at #2 in College Factual's most recent rankings, MIT is in the top 1% of the country for compsci students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Massachusetts Institute of Technology handed out 384 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 393 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 250 students received their master’s degree in compsci from MIT. This makes it the #13 most popular school for compsci master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 49 students received their doctoral degrees in compsci in 2022, making the school the #4 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
CompSci majors who earn their bachelor's degree from MIT go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $154,492 a year. This is higher than $70,400, which is the national median for all compsci bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the compsci program at MIT is $741 per month.
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 following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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 |
Learn more about MIT tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 384 students earned a bachelor's degree in compsci from MIT. About 39% of these graduates were women and the other 61% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a bachelor's in compsci.
| 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 |
MIT does not offer an online option for its compsci bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the MIT Online Learning page.
Of the 282 students who graduated with a Master’s in compsci from MIT in 2022, 61% were men and 39% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a master's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 88 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 66 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 80 |
| Other Races | 23 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 13 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.