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Best Computer Software Applications Schools in Massachusetts

2023 Best Computer Software Applications Schools in Massachusetts

11 Colleges
$45,606 Avg Salary
$24,768 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Software & Applications School for You

With 1,076 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, computer software and applications is the #38 most popular major in Massachusetts.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

The Best Computer Software Applications Schools in Massachusetts ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 11 schools in Massachusetts to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Computer Software & Applications Schools in Massachusetts

The colleges and universities below are the best for computer software majors pursuing a .

Top 10 Best Computer Software & Applications Schools

#1

Wellesley College

Wellesley, MA

Our analysis found Wellesley College to be the best school for computer software and applications students who want to pursue a degree in Massachusetts. Located in the suburb of Wellesley, Wellesley is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

On average, computer software graduates from Wellesley take out $11,100 in student loans while working on their degree.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Bunker Hill Community College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Computer Software Applications Schools in Massachusetts list. BHCC is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Boston.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Computer Software Applications Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the city of Boston, Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.

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#4

Boston University

Boston, MA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Boston University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Computer Software Applications Schools in Massachusetts list. Boston U is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Northeastern University is a great place for computer software and applications students. Located in the large city of Boston, Northeastern is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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Mount Wachusett Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Computer Software Applications Schools in Massachusetts list. MWCC is a small public school located in the rural area of Gardner.

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#7

Brandeis University

Waltham, MA

Brandeis University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for computer software and applications students. It came in at #7 on the list. Brandeis is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Waltham.

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Worcester Polytechnic Institute ranked #8 on this year’s Best Computer Software Applications Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the medium-sized city of Worcester, WPI is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

Computer Software majors at WPI take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#9

Bristol Community College

Fall River, MA

Bristol Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Software Applications Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Bristol is a medium-sized public school located in the large suburb of Fall River.

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Quinsigamond Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Software Applications Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Quinsigamond Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Worcester.

While working on their degree, computer software majors at Quinsigamond Community College accumulate an average of around $14,750 in student debt.

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Best Computer Software & Applications Colleges in the New England Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Connecticut 39
New Hampshire 361
Maine 4
Rhode Island 117
Vermont 52

One of 10 majors within the area of study, computer software and applications has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to Computer Software

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 11 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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