24
Colleges in the New England Region
3,815
Computer and Information Sciences Degrees Awarded
Ranked #15 in popularity,
general computer & information sciences is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.
For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 24 schools in the New England Region to determine which ones were the best for general computer & information sciences students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 3,815 degrees in general computer & information sciences annually.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
The computer and information sciences program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for General Computer & Information Sciences rankings. For our Best Overall General Computer & Information Sciences School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best General Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the New England Region list to help you make the college decision.
If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
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The schools below may not offer all types of computer and information sciences degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In CT
187
Computer and Information Sciences Degrees Awarded
Yale University is a good choice for students pursuing a degree in general computer & information sciences. Yale is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of New Haven. A Best Colleges rank of #20 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Yale is a great university overall.
There were about 187 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Yale in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general computer & information sciences from Yale University
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MA
1,134
Computer and Information Sciences Degrees Awarded
Northeastern University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in general computer & information sciences. Located in the large city of Boston, Northeastern is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #33 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Northeastern is a great university overall.
There were roughly 1134 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Northeastern in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general computer & information sciences from Northeastern University
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
11th
Most Popular In MA
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a degree in general computer & information sciences. MIT is a large private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Cambridge. A Best Colleges rank of #1 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means MIT is a great school overall.
There were roughly 13 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at MIT in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general computer & information sciences from Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In RI
49
Computer and Information Sciences Degrees Awarded
Brown University is a good option for students pursuing a degree in general computer & information sciences. Brown is a large private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Providence. A Best Colleges rank of #26 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Brown is a great university overall.
There were about 49 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Brown in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general computer & information sciences from Brown University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In MA
57
Computer and Information Sciences Degrees Awarded
Wellesley is a small private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of Wellesley. A Best Colleges rank of #94 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Wellesley is a great college overall.
There were roughly 57 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Wellesley in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general computer & information sciences from Wellesley College
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
7th
Most Popular In MA
61
Computer and Information Sciences Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Waltham, Bentley is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #24 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Bentley is a great university overall.
There were approximately 61 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Bentley in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general computer & information sciences from Bentley University
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In NH
72
Computer and Information Sciences Degrees Awarded
Located in the fringe town of Durham, UNH is a public university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #151 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UNH is a great university overall.
There were approximately 72 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at UNH in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general computer & information sciences from University of New Hampshire - Main Campus
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In RI
99
Computer and Information Sciences Degrees Awarded
URI is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Kingston. A Best Colleges rank of #241 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means URI is a great university overall.
There were about 99 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at URI in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general computer & information sciences from University of Rhode Island
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NH
1,129
Computer and Information Sciences Degrees Awarded
SNHU is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the midsize suburb of Manchester. A Best Colleges rank of #170 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means SNHU is a great university overall.
There were approximately 1129 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at SNHU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general computer & information sciences from Southern New Hampshire University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In CT
53
Computer and Information Sciences Degrees Awarded
Located in the suburb of Fairfield, Sacred Heart is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #321 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Sacred Heart is a great university overall.
There were about 53 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Sacred Heart in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general computer & information sciences from Sacred Heart University
