3 Best Computer Science Universities in Massachusetts

Worcester State University tops our list of 3 Computer Science universities in Massachusetts on research impact (64,155 citations). Salem State University (#1,008 in United States) and Westfield State University (#1,133 in United States) complete the top three. Across the whole list there are 4 courses to choose from.

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1Best overall

#837 in United States Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

Worcester State University

Public University · 1 course in Computer Science

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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2Top pick

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

Salem State University

Public University · 1 course in Computer Science

Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree

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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3Top pick

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

Westfield State University

Public University · 2 courses in Computer Science

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

Below them, universities follow their research output: Worcester State University is cited most (64,155 citations).

Public, private and where they are

3 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Massachusetts (3) 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

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 2 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 3 of these universities. Worcester State University is the least expensive at USD 17,866 a year and Salem State University the most at USD 19,531; the middle of the range is about USD 18,259. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Computer Science in Massachusetts?

Worcester State University (#837 in United States), Salem State University (#1,008 in United States) and Westfield State University (#1,133 in United States) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Computer Science 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 Computer Science in Massachusetts?

3 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Computer Science course take in Massachusetts?

Most listed courses run 4 years.

When do Computer Science 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 Computer Science courses in Massachusetts?

Westfield State University, with 2, ahead of Worcester State University (1).

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