by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 5 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 232 doctor's degrees in computer & information sciences to qualified students.
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The computer & information sciences doctor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality computer & information sciences program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their doctor's degree from the school. After all, your doctor's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for computer & information sciences students working on their doctor's degree.
The computer & information sciences school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in the New England Region.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in computer & information sciences.
It's difficult to beat Massachusetts Institute of Technology if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in computer & information sciences. Located in the midsize city of Cambridge, MIT is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in computer & information sciences from Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Any student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in computer & information sciences has to look into Northeastern University. Northeastern is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Boston.More information about a doctorate in computer & information sciences from Northeastern University
It's hard to beat Brown University if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in computer & information sciences. Located in the city of Providence, Brown is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a doctorate in computer & information sciences from Brown University
Boston University is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a doctor's degree in computer & information sciences. Boston U is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Boston.More information about a doctorate in computer & information sciences from Boston University
Located in the city of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in computer & information sciences from University of Massachusetts Amherst
Explore the best computer & information sciences schools for a specific state in the New England Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 29 | 147 |
| Connecticut | 28 | 9 |
| Rhode Island | 23 | 11 |
| Maine | 18 | 0 |
| New Hampshire | 16 | 10 |
| Vermont | 14 | 3 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 181 |
| Computer Information Systems | 46 |
| Information Technology | 5 |
