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Computer Software Applications Schools in Massachusetts

1,146 students earned Computer Software degrees in Massachusetts in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Computer Software Applications is the 38th most popular major out of a total 305 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Computer Software Applications Majors in Massachusetts

Computer Software majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 639
Bachelor’s Degree 403
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 36
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 36
Associate Degree 34
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 34
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 34
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 34

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, a computer software major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer software majors in Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.6%
  • Black or African American: 2.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.9%
  • White: 23.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 58.0%
  • Other Races: 5.2%
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Jobs for Computer Software Applications Grads in Massachusetts

47,660 people in the state and 1,647,460 in the nation are employed in jobs related to computer software.

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Wages for Computer Software Applications Jobs in Massachusetts

In this state, computer software grads earn an average of $95,380. Nationwide, they make an average of $89,580.

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There are 11 colleges in Massachusetts that offer computer software degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

404 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,310 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Graduates earn an average $65,632 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.50%.

371 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
6,631 Total Students

An average student at Berklee College of Music will pay a net price of $46,805. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 67% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 39% are considered full time.

113 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
22,905 Total Students

75% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Graduates earn an average $65,632 after graduation.

82 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

In their early career, Boston U grads earn an average salary of $58,876. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Boston U. The student loan default rate of 1.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
6,920 Total Students

88% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.10%. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

#6

Wellesley College

Wellesley
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
2,280 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $23,908. 80% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.60%.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,942 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. A typical student attending Quinsigamond Community College will pay a net price of $7,368. 26% of the teachers are full time.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
5,440 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. 71% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.20%.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,187 Total Students

9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending MWCC will pay a net price of $8,582. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

#10

Elms College

Chicopee
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
1,355 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,562 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,924 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 7.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 24% are considered full time. In their early career, BHCC grads earn an average salary of $39,135.

Computer Software Applications Careers in MA

Some of the careers computer software majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 26% $105,620
Computer and Information Research Scientists 23% $111,450
Web Developers 11% $81,200
Database Administrators 10% $97,880
Multimedia Artists and Animators 3% $67,570
Graphic Designers 3% $60,530

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to computer software.

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Computer Science 3,611
Computer Information Systems 2,127
Information Science 825
Information Technology 397
Computer Programming 131
Computer Systems Networking 89
Data Processing 36
Other Computer Sciences 29

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