2021 Best Computer Software & Applications Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Finding the Best Computer Software & Applications School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, computer software and applications was ranked #89 in the country. In fact 12,793 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2018-2019.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Computer Software & Applications Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. This report analyzed 32 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2021 Best Computer Software & Applications Schools in the Great Lakes Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Computer Software & Applications Colleges.
Top 10 Best Computer Software & Applications Schools
Our analysis found University of Michigan - Ann Arbor to be the best school for computer software and applications students who want to pursue a degree in the Great Lakes Region . U of Michigan is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Ann Arbor.
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The excellent programs at University of Wisconsin - Stout helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer software and applications schools in the Great Lakes Region . UW - Stout is a moderately-sized public school located in the distant town of Menomonie.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Moraine Park Technical College is a great place for computer software and applications students. Located in the city of Fond du Lac, Moraine Park Technical College is a public school with a small student population.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Purdue University - Main Campus is a great place for computer software and applications students. Located in the small city of West Lafayette, Purdue is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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The excellent programs at University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer software and applications schools in the Great Lakes Region . UW - Stevens Point is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Stevens Point.
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DePaul University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Computer Software & Applications Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the city of Chicago, DePaul is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.
On average, computer software graduates from DePaul take out $38,834 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $438, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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With a ranking of #7, Lewis University did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer software and applications students. Lewis is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Romeoville.
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Northeast Wisconsin Technical College landed the #8 spot in the 2021 rankings for the best computer software and applications programs. Located in the midsize city of Green Bay, NWTC is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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With a ranking of #9, Illinois State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer software and applications students. Illinois State is a very large public school located in the midsize suburb of Normal.
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With a ranking of #10, Ivy Tech Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer software and applications students. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a public college with a very large student population.
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Explore the best computer software and applications schools for a specific state in the Great Lakes region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 298 |
| Ohio | 212 |
| Illinois | 548 |
| Indiana | 368 |
| Wisconsin | 288 |
Rankings in Majors Related to Computer Software
Computer Software & Applications is one of 10 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related to Computer Software
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 76,482 |
| Computer Science | 47,906 |
| Information Technology | 33,399 |
| Information Science | 17,779 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 14,055 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Negative Space.
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