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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer & Information Sciences in the New England Region

15 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

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region” ranking - to help you make that decision.

In 2019-2020, 237,745 computer and information sciences students received their degree, making the major the 8th most popular in the country. 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” ranking looked at 15 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in computer and information sciences. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent computer and information sciences programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the computer and information sciences program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region.

Top 16 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer & Information Sciences in the New England Region

#1

Northeastern University

Boston, Massachusetts
#9 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Northeastern University. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region. This large school is located in Boston, Massachusetts, and it awarded 13 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Northeastern did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 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 Northeastern University are $25,558.

Full Northeastern Computer & Information Sciences Report

#2

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Worcester, Massachusetts
#8 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Worcester Polytechnic Institute landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in Worcester, Massachusetts, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 5 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s computer and information sciences 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 WPI are $29,040, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Worcester Polytechnic Institute Computer & Information Sciences Report

#12 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Massachusetts - Lowell. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region list. This fairly large school is located in Lowell, Massachusetts, and it awarded 9 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 list, UMass Lowell has also earned the #12 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 UMass Lowell are $26,990.

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#12 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of New Hampshire - Main Campus. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region 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.

In addition to being on our new england region doctor’s degree computer & information sciences students list, UNH has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNH are $29,970, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Computer & Information Sciences at University of New Hampshire - Main Campus

#4

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Amherst, Massachusetts
#10 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Massachusetts Amherst. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region list. Amherst, Massachusetts is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees to 27 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UMass Amherst, the school also landed 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 UMass Amherst are $32,341, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Massachusetts Amherst Computer & Information Sciences Report

#5

University of Maine

Orono, Maine
#14 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Maine. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region. University of Maine is a public institution located in Orono, Maine. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UMaine did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMaine are $28,352, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6

University of Rhode Island

Kingston, Rhode Island
#13 in overall quality

University of Rhode Island ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region list. University of Rhode Island is located in Kingston, Rhode Island and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.

URI also took the #13 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 URI are $29,082.

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#7

Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut
#3 in overall quality

Yale University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region ranking. New Haven, Connecticut is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

Yale not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Yale are $44,500, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#15 in overall quality

University of Massachusetts - Boston came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region ranking. University of Massachusetts - Boston is a public institution located in Boston, Massachusetts. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our new england region doctor’s degree computer & information sciences students list, UMass Boston has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMass Boston are $36,485, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
#2 in overall quality

Harvard University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region ranking. Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, this large private not-for-profit school handed out 11 degrees to qualified doctorate’s computer and information sciences students in 2019-2020.

Harvard also made our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #2. Average graduate tuition and fees at Harvard are $50,654, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Harvard University Computer & Information Sciences Report

#10

Brandeis University

Waltham, Massachusetts
#11 in overall quality

Brandeis University landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region ranking. Waltham, 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 2 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our new england region doctor’s degree computer & information sciences students list, Brandeis has also earned the #11 rank 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.

Full Brandeis University Computer & Information Sciences Report

#11

Tufts University

Medford, Massachusetts
#6 in overall quality

Tufts University landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region ranking. Tufts University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Medford, Massachusetts. It awarded 6 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Tufts also made our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #6. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tufts University are $55,168, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Computer & Information Sciences at Tufts University

#12

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge, Massachusetts
#1 in overall quality

Massachusetts Institute of Technology did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region ranking, coming in at #12. MIT is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 53 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.

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 Massachusetts Institute of Technology are $56,719.

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#13

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts
#7 in overall quality

Boston University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region ranking. Boston U is a private not-for-profit institution located in Boston, Massachusetts. The school has a large population, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our new england region doctor’s degree computer & information sciences students 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. Average graduate tuition and fees at Boston U are $57,666, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#14

Dartmouth College

Hanover, New Hampshire
#5 in overall quality

Dartmouth College landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region ranking. Dartmouth College is located in Hanover, New Hampshire and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 12 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.

Dartmouth also made our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #5. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Dartmouth are $58,120.

Read more about Computer & Information Sciences at Dartmouth

#15

Brown University

Providence, Rhode Island
#4 in overall quality

Brown University landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region ranking. Providence, Rhode Island 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 9 students in 2019-2020.

Brown not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Brown University are $60,363, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Brown University Computer & Information Sciences Report

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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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