Massachusetts · Linguistics and Computer Science

Best Linguistics and Computer Science institutions in Massachusetts, ranked by earnings

The Linguistics and Computer Science program combines the scientific study of language with computational techniques. This interdisciplinary field is designed for students interested in understanding how language works and how it can be…

Institutions
2
offering CIP 30.48
States offered
5
with a program page
Degrees / yr
7
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$25,074
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
84%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Data Scientists
$136,460
BLS OEWS May 2025

2 institutions offering Linguistics and Computer Science in Massachusetts

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Massachusetts - Amherst
Amherst Public
683%
2Brandeis University
Waltham Private not-for-profit
186%$25,074

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+33.5%
Much faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~23,400
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$112,590
typically Bachelor's degree

What Data Scientists earn in Massachusetts

Jobs in Massachusetts
9,420
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$136,460
median $131,750
Best-paying metro
$137,030
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

Related careers

Software Developers
$161,730 avg · 48,190 jobs
Data Scientists
$136,460 avg · 9,420 jobs
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
$103,940 avg · 2,900 jobs
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary
$128,720 avg · 1,490 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Linguistics and Computer Science programs in Massachusetts.

How much do Data Scientists earn in Massachusetts?+

The average annual wage for Data Scientists in Massachusetts is $136,460 (median $131,750), across about 9,420 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Linguistics and Computer Science program?+

The Linguistics and Computer Science program combines the scientific study of language with computational techniques. This interdisciplinary field is designed for students interested in understanding how language works and how it can be…

What is the job outlook for Data Scientists?+

The national job outlook is about +33.5% growth with around 23,400 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDS2025 provisional data (Fall 2025–26 release, July 28, 2026)
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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