Computer Science Schools
In Cambridge, Massachusetts
There are 2 computer science schools in Cambridge for faculty to choose from. The trends in Cambridge's computer science academic community can be evaluated by looking at the statistics and graphs below, which includes computer science training at the following levels:
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science
- Masters degree in Computer Science
- PhD degree in Computer Science
Statistics
Professional Trends
Cambridge Vs. Massachusetts Computer Science Employment
| Cambridge | 11,090 |
| Massachusetts | 50,520 |
Exactly 11,090 of the 16,070 computer science professionals employed in Massachusetts, work in Cambridge. There has been a 63% decline in the number of computer science professionals in Cambridge between the years 2006 and 2010. Overall employment in Cambridge has increased.
Cambridge Vs. Massachusetts Computer Science employment growth
| 44,010 | 46,160 | 49,170 | 51,610 | 16,070 |
| 29,920 | 32,610 | 34,390 | 36,380 | 11,090 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Massachusetts
- Dark Yellow: Cambridge
Computer Science VS. All professions salaries in Cambridge
| $76,230 | $80,772 | $83,484 | $85,978 | $93,423 |
| $52,100 | $54,000 | $56,060 | $58,330 | $59,410 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Computer Science in Cambridge
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Cambridge
Salaries for computer science professionals in Cambridge have increased. In 2010 Cambridge computer science professionals earned an average yearly salary of $93,423. The average salary for computer science professionals in Cambridge was $76,230 per year, four years earlier in 2006. The growth in the salary of computer science professionals in Cambridge is faster than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Computer science professionals in Cambridge
10th percentile |
$51,633 |
25th percentile |
$68,473 |
50th percentile |
$90,287 |
75th percentile |
$113,480 |
90th percentile |
$109,100 |
Computer science professionals in Cambridge earn a median salary of $90,287 per year. The 10% of computer science professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $51,633 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $109,100 per year.
Average Salaries for Computer science professionals and related professions in Cambridge
Computer Programming |
$93,410 |
Computer Science |
$93,423 |
Computer Engineering |
$107,665 |
Information Technology |
$117,460 |
Information Systems |
$137,240 |
Computer science professional salaries in Cambridge are, on average, lower than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Computer Science schools in Cambridge
Many of Cambridge's computer science professionals are graduates of one of the 2 accredited computer science schools in the city.
Computer Science Programs Offered In Cambridge
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
3 |
master |
2 |
doctor |
2 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 7 |
There are a total of 7 degree and certificate programs in computer science offered by Cambridge's computer science schools.
Student Completed Computer Science Degrees In Cambridge
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
199 |
master |
129 |
doctor |
54 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 382 |
Approximately 382 students graduated from computer science courses in 2010.