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2023 Best Computer Software Applications Schools in the New England Region

20 Colleges
$40,225 Avg Salary
$26,103 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Software & Applications School for You

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, computer software and applications was ranked #82 in the country. In fact 14,336 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Computer Software Applications Schools in the New England Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 20 schools in the New England Region to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Computer Software & Applications Schools in the New England Region

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

Top 10 Best Computer Software & Applications Schools

#1

Wellesley College

Wellesley, MA

Our 2023 rankings named Wellesley College the best school in the New England Region for computer software and applications students. Wellesley is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Wellesley.

While working on their degree, computer software majors at Wellesley accumulate an average of around $11,100 in student debt.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Wellesley College Report

Out of the 20 schools in the New England Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Bunker Hill Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Boston, BHCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Bunker Hill Community College Report

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend NHTI-Concord’s Community College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Computer Software Applications Schools in the New England Region list. NHTI is a small public school located in the town of Concord.

Full Computer Software & Applications at NHTI-Concord’s Community College Report

The excellent programs at Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer software and applications schools in the New England Region . Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston.

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#5

Boston University

Boston, MA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Boston University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Computer Software Applications Schools in the New England Region list. Located in the city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.

Read full report on Computer Software & Applications at Boston University

Northeastern University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Software Applications Schools in the New England Region ranking. Northeastern is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Northeastern University Report

Mount Wachusett Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer software and applications programs. Located in the rural area of Gardner, MWCC is a public college with a small student population.

Read full report on Computer Software & Applications at Mount Wachusett Community College

#8

Quinnipiac University

Hamden, CT

With a ranking of #8, Quinnipiac University did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer software and applications students. Quinnipiac is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Hamden.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Quinnipiac University Report

#9

Brandeis University

Waltham, MA

Brandeis University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Computer Software Applications Schools in the New England Region list. Located in the city of Waltham, Brandeis is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

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#10

Champlain College

Burlington, VT

With a ranking of #10, Champlain College did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer software and applications students. Located in the city of Burlington, Champlain is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Computer Software majors at Champlain take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $976.

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Best Computer Software & Applications Colleges by State

Explore the best computer software and applications colleges for a specific state in the New England region.

State Degrees Awarded
Massachusetts 1,076
Connecticut 39
New Hampshire 361
Maine 4
Rhode Island 117
Vermont 52

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 20 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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