by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 13 schools in Massachusetts to determine which ones were the best for computer & information sciences students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 4,233 master's degrees in computer & information sciences to qualified students.
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The computer & information sciences master'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. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
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 schools for computer & information sciences students working on their master's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Computer & Information Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Massachusetts list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for computer & information sciences students seeking a a master's degree.
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in computer & information sciences needs to look into Massachusetts Institute of Technology. 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 master’s in computer & information sciences from Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Tufts University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in computer & information sciences. Tufts is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Medford.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from Tufts University
Northeastern University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in computer & information sciences. Northeastern is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Boston.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from Northeastern University
Boston University is a good decision for individuals interested in a master's degree in computer & information sciences. Boston U is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Boston.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from Boston University
WPI is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Worcester.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Boston College is a large private not-for-profit college located in the small city of Chestnut Hill.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from Boston College
Located in the city of Waltham, Brandeis is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from Brandeis University
Located in the city of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from University of Massachusetts Amherst
Located in the large suburb of Lowell, UMass Lowell is a public university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from University of Massachusetts - Lowell
UMass Dartmouth is a medium-sized public university located in the suburb of North Dartmouth.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth
Explore all the Best Computer & Information Sciences Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 32 | 171 |
| Connecticut | 30 | 238 |
| New Hampshire | 27 | 851 |
| Maine | 27 | 11 |
| Vermont | 25 | 97 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 1,306 |
| Computer Science | 1,260 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 845 |
| Information Science | 367 |
| Information Technology | 236 |
| Data Processing | 175 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 38 |
| Computer Programming | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communications Technologies & Support | 45 |
