Cheapest Computer Software and Media Applications Colleges in Massachusetts

Computer Software and Media Applications students in Massachusetts face stark cost variations, with College of Our Lady of the Elms requiring just $21,436 annually while Berklee College of Music demands $50,404. The 90% acceptance rate at Elms contrasts sharply with Northeastern University's selective 6.80% admission rate, though both serve the state's tech corridor where companies like HubSpot and Wayfair actively recruit software developers. These seven programs span from Worcester's engineering focus to Boston's media production center.

Programs

$21,436 – $50,404

Net Price Range

75.6%

Avg. Graduation Rate

7 Computer Software and Media Applications Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	College of Our Lady of the Elms Chicopee, Massachusetts	$21,436	$42,061	64.7%	90.9%
2	Wellesley College Wellesley, Massachusetts	$25,008	$64,320	91.2%	13.6%
3	Hampshire College Amherst, Massachusetts	$25,810	$56,630	57.2%	68.9%
4	Simmons University Boston, Massachusetts	$27,313	$45,538	71.2%	76.5%
5	Northeastern University Boston, Massachusetts	$32,116	$63,141	90.4%	6.8%
6	Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, Massachusetts	$43,273	$59,070	88.4%	57.5%
7	Berklee College of Music Boston, Massachusetts	$50,404	$50,270	66.3%	54.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $29,000 cost difference between the cheapest and most expensive programs?

College of Our Lady of the Elms offers the lowest net price at $21,436, while Berklee College of Music costs $50,404 annually. The variation reflects different institutional focuses, with Elms providing a traditional liberal arts approach and Berklee specializing in music technology and media production.

How do graduation rates correlate with admission selectivity in these programs?

Wellesley College combines the highest graduation rate at 91.20% with extreme selectivity at 13.57% acceptance. In contrast, College of Our Lady of the Elms maintains a 64.70% graduation rate despite accepting 90.91% of applicants, showing that affordability doesn't necessarily compromise completion rates.

Does attending a more expensive program guarantee better career outcomes?

Worcester Polytechnic Institute graduates carry $24,656 in debt but achieve an 88.40% graduation rate, while Berklee students graduate with similar debt levels of $24,250. The comparable debt burdens suggest that program focus and regional job market access matter more than tuition sticker price.

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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.