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2023 Best Computer Software Applications Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region

15 Colleges
$42,511 Avg Salary
$42,655 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Software & Applications School for You

Computer Software & Applications is the #82 most popular major in the country with 14,336 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

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 Rocky Mountains Region ranking. This report analyzed 15 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Computer Software & Applications Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region

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

Top 10 Best Computer Software & Applications Schools

#1

Davis Technical College

Kaysville, UT

Our analysis found Davis Technical College to be the best school for computer software and applications students who want to pursue a degree in the Rocky Mountains Region . Davis Tech is a small public school located in the large suburb of Kaysville.

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#2

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, UT

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Western Governors University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Computer Software Applications Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Located in the large suburb of Salt Lake City, WGU is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, computer software majors at WGU accumulate an average of around $24,669 in student debt.

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The excellent programs at Neumont College of Computer Science helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer software and applications schools in the Rocky Mountains Region . Located in the midsize city of Salt Lake City, Neumont is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

On average, computer software graduates from Neumont take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Out of the 15 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Brigham Young University - Provo landed the # 4 spot on the list. BYU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Provo.

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The excellent programs at Red Rocks Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer software and applications schools in the Rocky Mountains Region . Red Rocks Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Lakewood.

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Brigham Young University - Idaho landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer software and applications programs. BYU - I is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the town of Rexburg.

On average, computer software graduates from BYU - I take out $15,649 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design ranked #7 on this year’s Best Computer Software Applications Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. RMCAD is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Lakewood.

Computer Software majors at RMCAD take out an average of $47,725 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#8

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City, UT

With a ranking of #8, Salt Lake Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer software and applications students. Located in the large suburb of Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Community College is a public college with a very large student population.

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#9

Regis University

Denver, CO

Regis University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer software and applications programs. Located in the city of Denver, Regis U is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

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With a ranking of #10, College of Western Idaho did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer software and applications students. CWI is a fairly large public school located in the rural area of Nampa.

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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 Rocky Mountains region.

State Degrees Awarded
Colorado 156
Utah 932
Idaho 162
Montana 3
Wyoming 0

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

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 15 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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