4 Best Bachelor's Computer Science & IT Universities in Massachusetts

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences tops our list of 4 Bachelor's Computer Science & IT universities in Massachusetts on research impact (160,771 citations). Worcester State University (#837 in United States) and Salem State University (#1,008 in United States) complete the top three. The universities on this list offer 9 matching courses between them.

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1Best overall

#587 in United States Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Private University · 2 courses in Bachelor's Computer Science & IT

USD 40,530/yrTuition (indicative)

—Founded

3,451Students

—International

Admissions open

#587 in United States · by research impact

160,771 citations · h-index 162

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2Top pick

#837 in United States Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

Worcester State University

Public University · 1 course in Bachelor's Computer Science & IT

Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree

USD 17,866/yrTuition (indicative)

1874Founded

3,930Students

—International

Admissions open

#837 in United States · by research impact

64,155 citations · h-index 109

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3Top pick

#1,008 in United States Salem, Massachusetts, United States

Salem State University

Public University · 2 courses in Bachelor's Computer Science & IT

USD 19,531/yrTuition (indicative)

1854Founded

4,291Students

—International

Admissions open

#1,008 in United States · by research impact

41,189 citations · h-index 97

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#1,133 in United States Westfield, Massachusetts, United States

Westfield State University

Public University · 4 courses in Bachelor's Computer Science & IT

USD 18,259/yrTuition (indicative)

—Founded

3,615Students

—International

Admissions open

#1,133 in United States · by research impact

23,234 citations · h-index 77

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How these universities are ranked

The rest are ordered by research impact. Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences has the largest research record in this group, with 160,771 citations and an h-index of 162.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 3 public to 1 private institutions. By location, Massachusetts (4) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is Salem State University, founded in 1854. Salem State University is the largest, with 4,291 students.

What the courses look like

Within the subject, the largest areas are Computer Science (4), Information Systems (3) and Data Science (2). The usual length is 4 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). Westfield State University offers the widest choice, with 4 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 4 of these universities. Worcester State University is the least expensive at USD 17,866 a year and Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences the most at USD 40,530; the middle of the range is about USD 19,531. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Massachusetts for Bachelor's Computer Science & IT?

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (#587 in United States), Worcester State University (#837 in United States) and Salem State University (#1,008 in United States) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Bachelor's Computer Science & IT in Massachusetts?

Of those with published fees, Worcester State University is the least expensive at about USD 17,866 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many public universities offer Bachelor's Computer Science & IT in Massachusetts?

3 public and 1 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Bachelor's Computer Science & IT course take in Massachusetts?

Most listed courses run 4 years.

When do Bachelor's Computer Science & IT courses start in Massachusetts?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Bachelor's Computer Science & IT courses in Massachusetts?

Westfield State University, with 4, ahead of Salem State University (2).

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