Cheapest Computer Engineering Colleges in Massachusetts

Eastern Nazarene College delivers the state's most affordable Computer Engineering education at just $17,733 net cost, undercutting even public universities by hundreds of dollars. This price advantage matters significantly in Massachusetts, where the state's 140+ tech companies including Google, Microsoft, and Amazon create fierce competition for engineering talent. The 13 programs here span from Eastern Nazarene's budget-friendly option to Northeastern University's $32,116 net cost, which produces graduates earning $89,564 annually. Public options like UMass-Lowell offer strong value at $18,627 with graduates earning $74,576, while Boston University commands $26,996 but delivers 90% graduation rates.

Programs

$17,733 – $37,899

Net Price Range

$80,525

Avg. Program Earnings

69.8%

Avg. Graduation Rate

13 Computer Engineering Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Eastern Nazarene College Quincy, Massachusetts	$17,733	$28,610	35.3%	61.9%
2	University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston, Massachusetts	$18,282	$15,496	51.1%	80.8%
3	University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, Massachusetts	$18,627	$16,570	70.1%	86.0%
4	University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth North Dartmouth, Massachusetts	$20,605	$15,208	49.0%	95.5%
5	University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, Massachusetts	$23,691	$17,357	83.2%	63.5%
6	Boston University Boston, Massachusetts	$26,996	$65,168	90.0%	14.4%
7	Stonehill College Easton, Massachusetts	$29,969	$54,500	80.8%	73.4%
8	Suffolk University Boston, Massachusetts	$30,031	$45,380	59.8%	86.8%
9	Western New England University Springfield, Massachusetts	$31,170	$46,430	63.9%	88.0%
10	Northeastern University Boston, Massachusetts	$32,116	$63,141	90.4%	6.8%
11	Wentworth Institute of Technology Boston, Massachusetts	$34,170	$41,010	68.6%	92.3%
12	Tufts University Medford, Massachusetts	$35,435	$67,844	93.3%	9.7%
13	Merrimack College North Andover, Massachusetts	$37,899	$51,786	72.1%	74.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

How much can students save by choosing public over private Computer Engineering programs?

Public universities average around $20,000 net cost compared to private schools ranging from $26,996 to $37,899. UMass-Lowell graduates earn $74,576 with only $26,277 in debt, while private Northeastern graduates earn $89,564 but pay $32,116 annually.

What explains the wide graduation rate gap between programs?

Graduation rates vary dramatically from Eastern Nazarene's 35.30% to Tufts University's 93.30%. The most selective schools like Northeastern (6.80% acceptance) and Boston University (14.37% acceptance) maintain graduation rates above 90%.

Is Northeastern University worth the higher cost for Computer Engineering?

Northeastern graduates earn $89,564, the highest among programs with earnings data, justifying its $32,116 net cost. The program combines rigorous academics with co-op opportunities at Massachusetts tech companies, resulting in 90.40% graduation rates.

How do Massachusetts Computer Engineering salaries compare to program costs?

Graduates typically earn $74,576 to $89,564 annually, creating strong return on investment even at higher-cost programs. UMass-Lowell offers particularly good value with $74,576 starting salaries for just $18,627 net cost.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.