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Computer Software Applications Schools in New York

1,319 Computer Software students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Computer Software Applications major is the 60th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Computer Software Applications Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 685
Master’s Degree 357
Associate Degree 141
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 78
Post-Master’s Certificate 78
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 58
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 58

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 11.9%
  • Black or African American: 5.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.0%
  • White: 25.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 42.0%
  • Other Races: 4.4%
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Jobs for Computer Software Applications Grads in New York

111,990 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 New York

A typical salary for a computer software grad in the state is $91,250, compared to a typical salary of $89,580 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in New York that offer computer software degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

307 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
3,692 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.22 years. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. Graduates earn an average $37,008 after graduation.

255 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
16,158 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $56,507 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.76 years to complete their degree at RIT.

#3

The New School

New York
230 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
9,047 Total Students

In their early career, New School University grads earn an average salary of $44,274. An average student at New School University will pay a net price of $44,430. 84% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

187 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

An average student at NYU will pay a net price of $38,569. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. 65% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
22,496 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. In their early career, BMCC grads earn an average salary of $32,733. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
6,851 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 33% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

#7

LaGuardia Community College

Long Island City
42 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,971 Total Students

23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 87% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,444.

#8

Touro College

New York
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
11,699 Total Students

88% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 4.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.33 years.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,933 Total Students

81% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,459 after earning their degree at this institution.

#10

Marist College

Poughkeepsie
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
6,600 Total Students

In their early career, Marist grads earn an average salary of $55,240. The full-time teacher rate is 43%. This private school has an average net price of $36,709.

Computer Software Applications Careers in NY

Some of the careers computer software majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 37% $111,970
Computer and Information Research Scientists 21% $125,090
Web Developers 20% $71,730
Database Administrators 13% $94,460
Graphic Designers 8% $59,840
Multimedia Artists and Animators 7% $79,630
Computer Programmers -6% $85,450

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Computer Science 6,508
Computer Information Systems 5,696
Information Science 2,210
Information Technology 1,927
Computer Programming 343
Data Processing 166
Other Computer Sciences 164
Computer Systems Networking 84

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