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2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k

16 Ranked Colleges
174 Degrees Awarded
$42,100 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k

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Computer & Information Sciences is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 8th of all the majors we analyze. In 2019-2020, 237,745 degrees were awarded to students with this major. In 2017-2018, computer and information sciences graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $48,979 and had an average of $27,144 in loans still to pay off.

Across the New England region, there were 13,487 computer and information sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $58,176 and $23,224 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 174 computer and information sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $73,889 and $109,372 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking analyzed 16 colleges that offered a degree in computer and information sciences. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great computer and information sciences programs and 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 and information sciences program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k.

Top 16 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer & Information Sciences (Income $0-$30k) in the New England Region

#1

Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Yale University landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in New Haven, Connecticut, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 4 degrees to qualified doctorate’s computer and information sciences students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Yale, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences 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 Yale are $44,500.

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#2

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Harvard University. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k. This large school is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and it awarded 11 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Harvard also took the #2 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Harvard are $50,654, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3

Brown University

Providence, Rhode Island
#4 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Brown University landed the #3 spot on the list. Brown University is located in Providence, Rhode Island and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 9 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.

Brown also took the #4 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Brown are $60,363, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge, Massachusetts
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Massachusetts Institute of Technology landed the #4 spot on the list. MIT is a private not-for-profit institution located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 53 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at MIT, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences 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 MIT are $56,719.

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#5

Dartmouth College

Hanover, New Hampshire
#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Dartmouth College. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Dartmouth is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Hanover, New Hampshire. It awarded 12 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Dartmouth, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences 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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#6

Tufts University

Medford, Massachusetts
#6 in overall quality

Tufts University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Medford, Massachusetts, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Tufts, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tufts University are $55,168, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

Northeastern University

Boston, Massachusetts
#9 in overall quality

Northeastern University landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Northeastern University is a large school located in Boston, Massachusetts that handed out 13 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Northeastern, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Northeastern are $25,558, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts
#7 in overall quality

Boston University landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Boston U is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Boston, Massachusetts. It awarded 10 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our new england region doctor’s degree computer & information sciences students whose families make $0-$30k list, Boston U has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences 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 Boston University are $57,666.

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#9

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Amherst, Massachusetts
#10 in overall quality

University of Massachusetts Amherst ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of Massachusetts Amherst is located in Amherst, Massachusetts and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 27 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.

UMass Amherst also took the #10 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Massachusetts Amherst are $32,341, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

Brandeis University

Waltham, Massachusetts
#11 in overall quality

Brandeis University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #10. Brandeis is a medium-sized school located in Waltham, Massachusetts that handed out 2 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Brandeis also took the #11 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Brandeis are $52,060, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11

University of Rhode Island

Kingston, Rhode Island
#13 in overall quality

University of Rhode Island landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. URI is a fairly large school located in Kingston, Rhode Island that handed out 3 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our new england region doctor’s degree computer & information sciences students whose families make $0-$30k list, URI has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Rhode Island are $29,082, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12

University of Massachusetts - Lowell

Lowell, Massachusetts
#12 in overall quality

University of Massachusetts - Lowell did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #12. UMass Lowell is a public institution located in Lowell, Massachusetts. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 9 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UMass Lowell also made our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #12. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Massachusetts - Lowell are $26,990, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13

University of Maine

Orono, Maine
#14 in overall quality

University of Maine ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Orono, Maine, this fairly large public school handed out 2 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s computer and information sciences students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UMaine, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMaine are $28,352, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, University of New Hampshire - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. UNH is a public institution located in Durham, New Hampshire. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UNH not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of New Hampshire - Main Campus are $29,970.

Full UNH Computer & Information Sciences Report

#15

University of Massachusetts - Boston

Boston, Massachusetts
#15 in overall quality

University of Massachusetts - Boston did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #15. This fairly large school is located in Boston, Massachusetts, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UMass Boston also took the #15 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences 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 University of Massachusetts - Boston are $36,485.

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#16

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Worcester, Massachusetts
#8 in overall quality

Worcester Polytechnic Institute landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Worcester, Massachusetts is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

WPI also took the #8 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Worcester Polytechnic Institute are $29,040, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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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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