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Computer and Information Sciences, General master's degree programs in Massachusetts

Compare 5 reporting programs using the same federal field and master's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

5Programs reporting earnings

$145,909Median year-4 earnings

Not availableMedian federal debt

0Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Massachusetts

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1Harvard UniversityCambridge · Debt not reported$189,806 2Brandeis UniversityWaltham · Debt not reported$159,137 3Northeastern University Professional ProgramsBoston · Debt not reported$145,909 4Northeastern UniversityBoston · Debt not reported$145,909 5University of Massachusetts-LowellLowell · Debt not reported$132,707

CAREER CONTEXT IN MA

What related occupations pay in Massachusetts

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

15-1221Computer and Information Research Scientists

State median wage: $170,510
Middle 50% wage range: $119,950–$214,110
State employment: 1,760
Projected growth: +21.8%
Annual openings: 2,900

10th–90th percentile: $77,160–$233,340

15-1252Software Developers

State median wage: $165,210
Middle 50% wage range: $131,370–$190,280
State employment: 48,190
Projected growth: +10.2%
Annual openings: 95,300

10th–90th percentile: $102,810–$213,970

25-1021Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $128,030
Middle 50% wage range: $85,380–$163,640
State employment: 1,490
Projected growth: +4.9%
Annual openings: 3,200

10th–90th percentile: $66,120–$208,700

15-1253Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers

State median wage: $122,210
Middle 50% wage range: $80,160–$141,500
State employment: 6,640
Projected growth: +5.7%
Annual openings: 10,700

10th–90th percentile: $68,050–$168,000

15-1255Web and Digital Interface Designers

State median wage: $113,540
Middle 50% wage range: $86,420–$157,510
State employment: 2,740
Projected growth: +6.0%
Annual openings: 8,300

10th–90th percentile: $71,110–$178,050

11-3021Computer and Information Systems Managers

State median wage: $214,960
Middle 50% wage range: $173,350–$260,040
State employment: 24,910
Projected growth: +15.8%
Annual openings: 53,500

10th–90th percentile: $134,390–$308,250

15-1243Database Architects

State median wage: $161,650
Middle 50% wage range: $134,740–$183,610
State employment: 2,690
Projected growth: +9.4%
Annual openings: 3,900

10th–90th percentile: $123,670–$220,910

15-1241Computer Network Architects

State median wage: $155,060
Middle 50% wage range: $120,020–$172,800
State employment: 6,270
Projected growth: +7.7%
Annual openings: 9,600

10th–90th percentile: $98,730–$211,580

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Massachusetts; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	Harvard University	Cambridge	$189,806	Not available
2	Brandeis University	Waltham	$159,137	Not available
3	Northeastern University Professional Programs	Boston	$145,909	Not available
4	Northeastern University	Boston	$145,909	Not available
5	University of Massachusetts-Lowell	Lowell	$132,707	Not available

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Computer and Information Sciences, General in Massachusetts

What do Computer and Information Sciences, General master's degree graduates earn in Massachusetts?

Across 5 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $145,909 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The current federal release does not contain enough reportable debt figures for this comparison.

Which Massachusetts colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Harvard University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.