Computer Science Schools
In Worcester, Massachusetts
There are 3 computer science schools in Worcester for faculty to choose from. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the computer science academic community in Worcester, and the future trends. Academia in computer science 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
Worcester Vs. Massachusetts Computer Science Employment
| Worcester | 760 |
| Massachusetts | 50,520 |
Exactly 760 of the 16,070 computer science professionals employed in Massachusetts, work in Worcester. Between 2006 and 2010, in Worcester, there has been a 68% decline in the number of computer science professionals. As the employment for computer science professionals in Worcester has decreased, overall employment in Worcester has increased.
Worcester Vs. Massachusetts Computer Science employment growth
| 44,010 | 46,160 | 49,170 | 51,610 | 16,070 |
| 2,400 | 2,420 | 2,570 | 2,450 | 760 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Massachusetts
- Dark Yellow: Worcester
Computer Science VS. All professions salaries in Worcester
| $71,180 | $73,062 | $73,772 | $74,960 | $83,040 |
| $42,280 | $43,440 | $45,490 | $46,790 | $48,080 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Computer Science in Worcester
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Worcester
As the number of computer science professionals in Worcester has shrunk, salaries for computer science professionals have increased. In 2010 Worcester computer science professionals earned an average yearly salary of $83,040. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for computer science professionals in Worcester was $71,180 per year. This growth is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Worcester.
Salary percentiles for Computer science professionals in Worcester
10th percentile |
$49,160 |
25th percentile |
$60,940 |
50th percentile |
$79,680 |
75th percentile |
$101,850 |
90th percentile |
$94,725 |
Worcester computer science professionals earn a median yearly salary of $79,680. The 10% of computer science professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $49,160 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $94,725 per year.
Average Salaries for Computer science professionals and related professions in Worcester
Computer Science |
$83,040 |
Computer Programming |
$83,060 |
Computer Engineering |
$92,455 |
Information Technology |
$108,655 |
Information Systems |
$129,280 |
On average computer science professional salaries in Worcester are lower than salaries earned by their professional counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Computer Science schools in Worcester
There are 3 accredited computer science schools in the city. Many of Worcester's computer science professionals are graduates of one of these schools.
Computer Science Programs Offered In Worcester
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
3 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
1 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 5 |
There are a total of 5 degree and certificate programs in computer science offered by Worcester's computer science schools.
Student Completed Computer Science Degrees In Worcester
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
78 |
master |
25 |
doctor |
4 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 107 |
Approximately 107 students completed computer science courses in 2010.