Master’s Degrees in Computer Software & Applications
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Education Levels of Computer Software Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3,555 students earned their master's degree in computer software. This earns it the #50 spot on the list of the most popular master'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 | 4,055 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,555 |
| Basic Certificate | 2,753 |
| Associate Degree | 2,266 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1,215 |
| Graduate Certificate | 483 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 9 |
Earnings of Computer Software Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in computer software is $73,365. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $60,493 to a high of $97,471.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for computer software majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in computer software. About 59.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,120 |
| Women | 1,435 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of computer software master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 307 |
| Black or African American | 129 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 121 |
| White | 981 |
| International Students | 1,762 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 255 |
Most Popular Computer Software Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 75 colleges that offer a master’s degree in computer software. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for computer software students seekinga master's degree is Western Governors University. Each year, around 147,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,162 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,500 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 464 master's degrees were handed out to computer software majors at WGU. Of these students, 29% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in computer software. Roughly 11,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,984 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,866 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 404 master's degrees were handed out to computer software majors at Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network. About 47% of this group were women, and 1% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for computer software majors who are seeking their master's degree is Academy of Art University. Roughly 8,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,624 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,696 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 272 master's degrees were handed out to computer software majors at Academy of Art University. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.
George Mason University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in computer software. Each year, around 38,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,035 per year. The computer software program at George Mason University awarded 222 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.
New England College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in computer software. Each year, around 4,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,108 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,568 per year. The computer software program at New England College awarded 193 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
The 6th most popular school in the country for computer software majors who are seeking their master's degree is New York University. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. The computer software program at New York University awarded 142 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
North Carolina State University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in computer software. Each year, around 36,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,095 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 118 people received their master's degree in computer software from NC State. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 37% were women.
University of Virginia - Main Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in computer software. Each year, around 25,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,547 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,674 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 101 people received their master's degree in computer software from University of Virginia. About 33% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of St Thomas Minnesota comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in computer software. Roughly 9,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,274 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,503 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 99 master's degrees were handed out to computer software majors at UST MN. Of these students, 37% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for computer software majors who are seeking their master's degree is DePaul University. Each year, around 21,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,361 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,951 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 97 people received their master's degree in computer software from DePaul. Of these students, 35% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Northeastern University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in computer software. Roughly 22,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,801 per year. The computer software program at Northeastern University awarded 92 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 37% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
George Washington University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in computer software. Roughly 27,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,894 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,850 per year. The computer software program at George Washington University awarded 90 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 44% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for computer software majors who are seeking their master's degree is The New School. Roughly 9,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,122 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $47,920 per year. The computer software program at The New School awarded 82 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 77% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Boston University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in computer software. Roughly 32,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,560 per year. The computer software program at Boston University awarded 82 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 22% were women.
Regis University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in computer software. Each year, around 6,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,063 per year. The computer software program at Regis University awarded 77 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 29% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for computer software majors who are seeking their master's degree is Carnegie Mellon University. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,441 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 74 master's degrees were handed out to computer software majors at Carnegie Mellon. About 51% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for computer software majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Southern California. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 74 people received their master's degree in computer software from USC. Of these students, 27% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 18th most popular school in the country for computer software majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Utah. Each year, around 33,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,749 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,970 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 68 master's degrees were handed out to computer software majors at U of U. About 28% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 19th most popular school in the country for computer software majors who are seeking their master's degree is Robert Morris University. Roughly 4,100 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 64 master's degrees were handed out to computer software majors at RMU. About 33% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Austin Peay State University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in computer software. Roughly 10,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,816 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,226 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 64 master's degrees were handed out to computer software majors at Austin Peay State University. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women.
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to computer software that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Computer Information Systems | 18,992 |
| Computer Science | 14,364 |
| Information Technology | 9,181 |
| Information Science | 6,396 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | 628 |
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
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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