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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $48-$75k) in the New England Region

13 Ranked Colleges
143 Degrees Awarded
$44,100 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

In 2019-2020, 53,722 people earned their degree in computer science, making the major the 19th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, computer science graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $66,561 and had an average of $23,565 in loans still to pay off.

Across the New England region, there were 4,876 computer science graduates with average earnings and debt of $87,694 and $21,712 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 143 computer science graduates with average earnings and debt of $73,889 and $109,372 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking, we looked at 13 colleges that offer a degree in computer science. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent computer science programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the computer science program at the school. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The colleges and universities below are the best for new england region doctor’s degree compsci students whose families make $48-$75k.

Top 13 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $48-$75k) in the New England Region

#1

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge, Massachusetts
#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Cambridge, Massachusetts is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s compsci degrees to 41 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our new england region doctor’s degree compsci students whose families make $48-$75k list, MIT has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Massachusetts Institute of Technology are $56,719, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Computer Science at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

#2

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Harvard University landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 11 degrees to qualified doctorate’s compsci students in 2019-2020.

Harvard also made our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #2. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Harvard University are $50,654.

Full Harvard Computer Science Report

#3

Brown University

Providence, Rhode Island
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Brown University landed the #3 spot on the list. This medium-sized school is located in Providence, Rhode Island, and it awarded 9 doctorate’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

Brown not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Brown University are $60,363, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4

Dartmouth College

Hanover, New Hampshire
#4 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Dartmouth College. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Hanover, New Hampshire is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s compsci degrees to 12 students in 2019-2020.

Dartmouth also took the #4 spot in our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Dartmouth College are $58,120, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5

Tufts University

Medford, Massachusetts
#5 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Tufts University. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Tufts is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Medford, Massachusetts. It awarded 6 doctorate’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

Tufts also took the #5 spot in our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Tufts are $55,168.

Read more about Computer Science at Tufts

#6

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts
#6 in overall quality

Boston University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #6. Boston U is a large school located in Boston, Massachusetts that handed out 10 doctorate’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

Boston U also took the #6 spot in our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Boston University are $57,666, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Computer Science at Boston U

#7

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Amherst, Massachusetts
#8 in overall quality

University of Massachusetts Amherst ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Amherst, Massachusetts is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s compsci degrees to 27 students in 2019-2020.

UMass Amherst also took the #8 spot in our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UMass Amherst are $32,341.

Read more about Computer Science at University of Massachusetts Amherst

#9 in overall quality

University of Massachusetts - Lowell ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Lowell, Massachusetts is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s compsci degrees to 9 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UMass Lowell, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMass Lowell are $26,990, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Massachusetts - Lowell Computer Science Report

#9

University of Rhode Island

Kingston, Rhode Island
#10 in overall quality

University of Rhode Island landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in Kingston, Rhode Island, this fairly large public school handed out 3 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s compsci students in 2019-2020.

URI also made our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #10. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Rhode Island are $29,082, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Computer Science at URI

#10

University of Maine

Orono, Maine
#12 in overall quality

University of Maine landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. University of Maine is located in Orono, Maine and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 doctorate’s compsci degrees to qualified students.

UMaine not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Maine are $28,352, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Computer Science at University of Maine

#11

Brandeis University

Waltham, Massachusetts
#9 in overall quality

Brandeis University landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Brandeis University is a medium-sized school located in Waltham, Massachusetts that handed out 2 doctorate’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Brandeis, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Brandeis are $52,060, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Computer Science at Brandeis University

#12

University of Massachusetts - Boston

Boston, Massachusetts
#11 in overall quality

University of Massachusetts - Boston ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Boston, Massachusetts, this fairly large public school handed out 7 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s compsci students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our new england region doctor’s degree compsci students whose families make $48-$75k list, UMass Boston has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Massachusetts - Boston are $36,485, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Computer Science at UMass Boston

#13

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Worcester, Massachusetts
#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, Worcester Polytechnic Institute did quite well on the 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. WPI is located in Worcester, Massachusetts and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s compsci degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at WPI, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at WPI are $29,040, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Computer Science at Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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