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2026 Best General Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Massachusetts

13 Colleges in the United States
2,257 General Computer & Information Sciences Degrees Awarded
$73,353 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Computer & Information Sciences degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 30 schools to find the best for general computer & information sciences students.

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Best Schools for General Computer & Information Sciences in Massachusetts

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the general computer & information sciences degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in General Computer & Information Sciences

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Massachusetts Institute Of Technology tops our 2026 ranking of the best general computer & information sciences schools. Massachusetts Institute Of Technology is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cambridge. About 96% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 23 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Massachusetts Institute Of Technology in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general computer & information sciences degree recipients from Massachusetts Institute Of Technology generally make around $113,129. Massachusetts Institute Of Technology graduates carry a median of $13,516 in student loans. More information about a degree in general computer & information sciences from Massachusetts Institute Of Technology

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Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Students looking for a strong general computer & information sciences program will find one at Wellesley College, which ranked #2. Set in the suburb of Wellesley, Wellesley College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 92% of students finish within six years. About 49 general computer & information sciences degrees were awarded at Wellesley College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general computer & information sciences degree recipients from Wellesley College generally make around $100,644. Students borrow a median of $13,350 to complete this degree. Read more about the general computer & information sciences program at Wellesley College

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Students looking for a strong general computer & information sciences program will find one at Northeastern University, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Boston, Northeastern University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 1,743 general computer & information sciences degrees were awarded at Northeastern University in the most recent year. General Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Northeastern University earn a median of $117,357 early in their careers. Northeastern University graduates carry a median of $23,001 in student loans. More information about a degree in general computer & information sciences from Northeastern University

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Boston University
Boston, MA

Boston University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best general computer & information sciences schools. Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. About 89% of students finish within six years. About 33 general computer & information sciences degrees were awarded at Boston University in the most recent year. Graduates of the general computer & information sciences program make about $63,598 in their early career. Boston University graduates carry a median of $25,232 in student loans. Get the full general computer & information sciences details for Boston University

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Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Harvard University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general computer & information sciences, landing the #5 spot this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Cambridge. Harvard University graduates 98% of students within six years. About 67 general computer & information sciences degrees were awarded at Harvard University in the most recent year. General Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Harvard University earn a median of $158,673 early in their careers. Harvard University graduates carry a median of $16,616 in student loans. See the full general computer & information sciences program report for Harvard University

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Bentley University
Waltham, MA

Bentley University landed the #6 spot for general computer & information sciences this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Waltham. Bentley University graduates 87% of students within six years. About 36 general computer & information sciences degrees were awarded at Bentley University in the most recent year. General Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Bentley University earn a median of $72,227 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the general computer & information sciences program at Bentley University

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Simmons College
Boston, MA

Simmons College placed #7 among the best general computer & information sciences schools. Simmons College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 19 general computer & information sciences degrees were awarded at Simmons College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general computer & information sciences degree recipients from Simmons College generally make around $63,860. Students borrow a median of $26,740 to complete this degree. Get the full general computer & information sciences details for Simmons College

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University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth landed the #8 spot for general computer & information sciences this year. Set in the suburb of North Dartmouth, University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth is a moderately-sized public institution. Roughly 52% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth awarded about 101 general computer & information sciences degrees in the most recent data year. General Computer & Information Sciences graduates of University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth earn a median of $77,970 early in their careers. University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Get the full general computer & information sciences details for University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth

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University Of Massachusetts Boston earned the #9 position for general computer & information sciences this year. Located in the city of Boston, University Of Massachusetts Boston is a large public university. University Of Massachusetts Boston graduates 49% of students within six years. About 27 general computer & information sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Massachusetts Boston in the most recent year. Graduates of the general computer & information sciences program make about $58,909 in their early career. University Of Massachusetts Boston graduates carry a median of $24,391 in student loans. See the full general computer & information sciences program report for University Of Massachusetts Boston

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Middlesex Community College Bedford placed #10 among the best general computer & information sciences schools. This large public university is located in the suburb of Bedford. There were roughly 23 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Middlesex Community College Bedford in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general computer & information sciences degree recipients from Middlesex Community College Bedford generally make around $48,427. Typical student debt for the program is $8,250. Get the full general computer & information sciences details for Middlesex Community College Bedford

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Northern Essex Community College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best general computer & information sciences schools. Located in the suburb of Haverhill, Northern Essex Community College is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 21 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Northern Essex Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general computer & information sciences degree recipients from Northern Essex Community College generally make around $44,682. Typical student debt for the program is $15,625. More information about a degree in general computer & information sciences from Northern Essex Community College

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Framingham State University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best general computer & information sciences schools. Framingham State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Framingham. The six-year graduation rate is 48%. There were roughly 30 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Framingham State University in the most recent data year. General Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Framingham State University earn a median of $63,538 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,673 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general computer & information sciences from Framingham State University

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Worcester State University came in at #13 for general computer & information sciences this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Worcester. Roughly 62% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 28 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Worcester State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general computer & information sciences degree from Worcester State University earn around $54,477 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,250. See the full general computer & information sciences program report for Worcester State University

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Fitchburg State University came in at #14 for general computer & information sciences this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Fitchburg. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. Fitchburg State University awarded about 12 general computer & information sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general computer & information sciences program make about $47,508 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,875 to complete this degree. Read more about the general computer & information sciences program at Fitchburg State University

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Salem State University placed #15 among the best general computer & information sciences schools. Set in the suburb of Salem, Salem State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 18 general computer & information sciences degrees were awarded at Salem State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their general computer & information sciences degree from Salem State University earn around $57,706 in the first couple years of their career. Salem State University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full general computer & information sciences program report for Salem State University

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Bay Path College
Longmeadow, MA

Bay Path College ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best general computer & information sciences schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Longmeadow. About 44% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 10 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Bay Path College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general computer & information sciences degree recipients from Bay Path College generally make around $59,424. Typical student debt for the program is $30,122. Read more about the general computer & information sciences program at Bay Path College

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Fisher College
Boston, MA

Fisher College ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best general computer & information sciences schools. Fisher College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. The six-year graduation rate is 25%. About 17 general computer & information sciences degrees were awarded at Fisher College in the most recent year. Students who receive their general computer & information sciences degree from Fisher College earn around $44,872 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $28,590 to complete this degree. Read more about the general computer & information sciences program at Fisher College

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 30 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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