by our College Data Analytics TeamWe'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 UMass Boston ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in compsci.
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The bachelor's program at UMass Boston was ranked #129 on College Factual's Best Schools for compsci list. It is also ranked #15 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts - Boston handed out 71 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 75 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 29 students received their master’s degree in compsci from UMass Boston. This makes it the #104 most popular school for compsci master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in compsci in 2022, making the school the #71 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMass Boston was $1,548 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $645 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,905 | $36,581 |
| Fees | $590 | $590 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,512 | $17,512 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,066 | $3,066 |
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Of the 71 compsci students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UMass Boston, about 83% were men and 17% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Boston with a bachelor's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UMass Boston 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 UMass Boston Online Learning page.
The compsci program at UMass Boston awarded 32 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 78% of these degrees went to men with the other 22% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Boston with a master's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 22 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at University of Massachusetts - Boston.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 144 |
| Information Science | 20 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.