Bachelor’s Degrees in Computer Software & Applications
Education Levels of Computer Software Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 4,223 people earned their bachelor's degree in computer software. This earns it the #89 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in computer software at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4,223 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,929 |
| Basic Certificate | 2,998 |
| Associate Degree | 2,107 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1,148 |
| Graduate Certificate | 265 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 14 |
Earnings of Computer Software Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in computer software is $34,082. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $32,159 to a high of $47,729.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in computer software is $27,089. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $35,128 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $14,500.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $322.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in computer software. About 54.2% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,290 |
| Women | 1,933 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of computer software bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 437 |
| Black or African American | 188 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 613 |
| White | 1,837 |
| International Students | 797 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 351 |
Most Popular Computer Software Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 188 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in computer software. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Berklee College of Music tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for computer software majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Each year, around 6,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,830 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,277 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 338 people received their bachelor's degree in computer software from Berklee College of Music. Of these students, 36% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Berklee College of Music graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,082.
School of Visual Arts is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in computer software. Each year, around 3,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $55,040 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 254 people received their bachelor's degree in computer software from SVA. About 80% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that SVA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,082.
Purdue University - Main Campus is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in computer software. Roughly 46,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 222 people received their bachelor's degree in computer software from Purdue. Of these students, 43% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Purdue University - Main Campus computer software graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,082.
Western Governors University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in computer software. Roughly 147,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,302 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 170 people received their bachelor's degree in computer software from WGU. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in computer software at Western Governors University make a median salary of 34,082.
The 5th most popular school in the country for computer software majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Southern New Hampshire University. Each year, around 134,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 156 people received their bachelor's degree in computer software from SNHU. Of these students, 30% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in computer software at Southern New Hampshire University make a median salary of 34,082.
Rochester Institute of Technology is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in computer software. Each year, around 16,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,884 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 152 people received their bachelor's degree in computer software from RIT. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 14% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in computer software at Rochester Institute of Technology make a median salary of 34,082.
The New School comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in computer software. Each year, around 9,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,995 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,702 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 148 people received their bachelor's degree in computer software from New School University. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in computer software at The New School make a median salary of 34,082.
The 9th most popular school in the country for computer software majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Academy of Art University. Each year, around 8,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,024 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,696 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 134 people received their bachelor's degree in computer software from Academy of Art University. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women. Data shows that Academy of Art University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,082.
The 10th most popular school in the country for computer software majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Atlantic University College. Roughly 1,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 130 people received their bachelor's degree in computer software from Atlantic University College. About 43% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Atlantic University College computer software graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,082.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in computer software. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their bachelor's degree in computer software from Penn State University Park. About 14% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in computer software at Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 34,082.
Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in computer software. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 111 people received their bachelor's degree in computer software from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 62% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Texas A&M College Station graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,082.
University of Arizona is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in computer software. Roughly 45,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 110 people received their bachelor's degree in computer software from University of Arizona. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women. University of Arizona computer software graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,082.
The 14th most popular school in the country for computer software majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Brigham Young University - Idaho. Each year, around 44,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their bachelor's degree in computer software from BYU - I. About 52% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in computer software at Brigham Young University - Idaho make a median salary of 34,082.
The 15th most popular school in the country for computer software majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - Irvine. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their bachelor's degree in computer software from UC Irvine. Of these students, 16% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in computer software at University of California - Irvine make a median salary of 34,082.
Utah State University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in computer software. Each year, around 27,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,387 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,763 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their bachelor's degree in computer software from USU. Of these students, 19% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Utah State University computer software graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,082.
The 17th most popular school in the country for computer software majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Rhode Island School of Design. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,690 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,690 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their bachelor's degree in computer software from RISD. Of these students, 68% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in computer software at Rhode Island School of Design make a median salary of 34,082.
The 19th most popular school in the country for computer software majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Houston. Each year, around 47,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,685 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their bachelor's degree in computer software from UH. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in computer software at University of Houston make a median salary of 34,082.
DeVry University - Illinois is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in computer software. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,392 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,072 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their bachelor's degree in computer software from DeVry University - Illinois. About 52% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in computer software at DeVry University - Illinois make a median salary of 34,082.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to computer software that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 44,489 |
| Computer Science | 43,697 |
| Information Technology | 11,682 |
| Information Science | 9,632 |
| Computer Programming | 2,503 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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