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Best Computer Software Applications Associate Degree Schools in California

2023 Best Computer Software Applications Associate Degree Schools in California

2 Colleges
$26,431 Avg Salary
$28,734 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Software & Applications Associate Degree School for You

Computer Software & Applications is the #97 most popular major in California with 951 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Computer Software Applications Associate Degree Schools in California ranking. This report analyzed 2 schools in California to see which ones offered the best associate degree programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Computer Software & Applications Associate Degree Schools in California

The following schools top our list of the Best Computer Software & Applications Associate Degree Colleges.

Top California Schools for an Associate in Computer Software Applications

#1

Academy of Art University

San Francisco, CA

Our 2023 rankings named Academy of Art University the best school in California for computer software and applications students working on their associate degree. Academy of Art University is a medium-sized private for-profit school located in the city of San Francisco.

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#2

Laurus College

San Luis Obispo, CA

Out of the 2 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, Laurus College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Laurus College is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of San Luis Obispo.

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Best Computer Software & Applications Colleges in the Far Western US Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Washington 317
Oregon 72
Nevada 8
Hawaii 17

Computer Software & Applications is one of 10 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 2 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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