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Harvard's Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management program delivers the state's lowest net price at $16,816, despite a sticker price of $59,076. This creates an unusual pricing market where the nation's most selective university costs less than regional options like Bentley at $38,787. Massachusetts tech companies from Boston's Financial District to Cambridge biotech firms actively recruit IT administrators, making these programs particularly valuable for students targeting the state's $89 billion technology sector.
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Programs
$16,816 – $38,787
Net Price Range
79.9%
Avg. Graduation Rate

6 Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $16,816 $59,076 97.3% 3.2%
2 $21,436 $42,061 64.7% 90.9%
3 $28,853 $49,414 74.6% 82.3%
4 $31,170 $46,430 63.9% 88.0%
5 $32,116 $63,141 90.4% 6.8%
6 $38,787 $58,150 88.2% 57.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Harvard achieve such a low net price for IT administration programs?

Harvard's extensive financial aid brings the average net cost down to $16,816 from a $59,076 sticker price. Only 3.24% of applicants gain admission, but those who do often receive substantial need-based aid that makes it more affordable than many regional alternatives.

What explains the 22-point graduation rate gap between the most and least expensive programs?

Harvard graduates 97.30% of IT administration students while Western New England graduates 63.90%, despite costing $14,354 more in net price. College of Our Lady of the Elms achieves a 64.70% graduation rate at just $21,436, suggesting institutional support matters beyond cost alone.

Does acceptance rate correlate with program value in Massachusetts IT programs?

The data shows mixed patterns between selectivity and outcomes. Northeastern accepts only 6.80% but costs $32,116, while Assumption accepts 82.30% for $28,853 with a respectable 74.60% graduation rate.

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