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2023 Most Popular Computer Software Applications Associate Degree Schools

333 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 #82 most popular major in the country with 14,336 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.

The Most Popular Computer Software Applications Associate Degree Schools ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 333 schools in the United States to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer Software & Applications program at each school on the list.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for computer software majors pursuing a associate degree.

Our analysis found Pittsburgh Technical College to be the most popular school for computer software and applications students who want to pursue a associate degree in the United States. Located in the rural area of Oakdale, Pittsburgh Technical College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Women make up 41% of the computer software majors at the school.

Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $211.

Read full report on Computer Software & Applications at Pittsburgh Technical College

The in-demand associate degree programs at Borough of Manhattan Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer software and applications schools in the United States. Located in the large city of New York, BMCC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 56 students majoring in computer software at BMCC, 59% are male and 41% are female.

After completing their Associate Degree, computer software graduates from BMCC carry an average student debt load of $8,210.

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#3

Valencia College

Orlando, FL

Out of the 333 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Valencia College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Valencia College is a fairly large public school located in the city of Orlando.

Women make up 59% of the computer software majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that computer software majors at Valencia College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $14,781.

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The in-demand associate degree programs at Florida State College at Jacksonville helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer software and applications schools in the United States. Located in the large city of Jacksonville, FSCJ is a public school with a very large student population.

Of the 49 students majoring in computer software at FSCJ, 63% are male and 37% are female.

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#5

Stark State College

North Canton, OH

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Stark State College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Software Applications Associate Degree Schools list. Located in the suburb of North Canton, Stark State College is a public college with a large student population.

Women make up 54% of the computer software majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that computer software majors at Stark State College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $18,766.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Stark State College Report

#6

LaGuardia Community College

Long Island City, NY

LaGuardia Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Software Applications Associate Degree Schools list. Located in the city of Long Island City, LaGuardia is a public college with a large student population.

Of the 42 students majoring in computer software at LaGuardia, 67% are male and 33% are female.

After completing their Associate Degree, computer software graduates from LaGuardia carry an average student debt load of $10,773.

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#7

El Centro College

Dallas, TX

El Centro College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer software and applications programs. El Centro College is a very large public school located in the large city of Dallas.

Of the 38 students majoring in computer software at El Centro College, 50% are male and 50% are female.

Full Computer Software & Applications at El Centro College Report

#8

Bellevue College

Bellevue, WA

Bellevue College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer software and applications students to get a associate degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Bellevue, BC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 50% of the computer software majors at the school.

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Portland Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Software Applications Associate Degree Schools ranking. Located in the large city of Portland, Portland Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 44% of the computer software majors at the school.

On average, computer software graduates from Portland Community College take out $26,556 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Portland Community College Report

Madison Area Technical College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Software Applications Associate Degree Schools list. Madison College is a large public school located in the large city of Madison.

Of the 33 students majoring in computer software at Madison College, 76% are male and 24% are female.

After completing their Associate Degree, computer software graduates from Madison College carry an average student debt load of $21,661.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Madison Area Technical College Report

#11

Palm Beach State College

Lake Worth, FL

Palm Beach State College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer software and applications programs. Located in the suburb of Lake Worth, Palm Beach State College is a public school with a very large student population.

About 56% of the students majoring in computer software at the school are women while 44% are male.

After completing their Associate Degree, computer software graduates from Palm Beach State College carry an average student debt load of $14,268.

Read full report on Computer Software & Applications at Palm Beach State College

Rowan College of South Jersey Gloucester Campus came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Software Applications Associate Degree Schools ranking. Located in the large suburb of Sewell, RCSJ is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

About 38% of the students majoring in computer software at the school are women while 63% are male.

Computer Software majors at RCSJ take out an average of $17,363 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#13

Santa Fe College

Gainesville, FL

Santa Fe College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Software Applications Associate Degree Schools ranking. Santa Fe College is a large public school located in the suburb of Gainesville.

About 48% of the students majoring in computer software at the school are women while 52% are male.

Computer Software majors at Santa Fe College take out an average of $22,674 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Santa Fe College Report

Harrisburg Area Community College ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Software Applications Associate Degree Schools list. Located in the small city of Harrisburg, HACC is a public college with a large student population.

About 28% of the students majoring in computer software at the school are women while 72% are male.

On average, computer software graduates from HACC take out $27,179 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Harrisburg Area Community College Report

Hudson Valley Community College ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Software Applications Associate Degree Schools list. HVCC is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Troy.

Women make up 43% of the computer software majors at the school.

After completing their Associate Degree, computer software graduates from HVCC carry an average student debt load of $16,101.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Hudson Valley Community College Report

With a ranking of #15, American Public University System did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer software and applications students working on their associate degree. American Military University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the town of Charles Town.

Women make up 11% of the computer software majors at the school.

After completing their Associate Degree, computer software graduates from American Military University carry an average student debt load of $23,021.

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#15

St Petersburg College

Clearwater, FL

With a ranking of #15, St Petersburg College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer software and applications students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Clearwater, SPC is a public college with a very large student population.

About 39% of the students majoring in computer software at the school are women while 61% are male.

Computer Software majors at SPC take out an average of $18,804 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Read full report on Computer Software & Applications at St Petersburg College

Minneapolis Community and Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer software and applications students to get a associate degree. It came in at #18 on the list. Located in the city of Minneapolis, Minneapolis Community and Technical College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

About 58% of the students majoring in computer software at the school are women while 42% are male.

After completing their Associate Degree, computer software graduates from Minneapolis Community and Technical College carry an average student debt load of $33,754.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Minneapolis Community and Technical College Report

#18

Broward College

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Broward College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer software and applications students to get a associate degree. It came in at #18 on the list. Located in the city of Fort Lauderdale, BC is a public college with a very large student population.

Of the 26 students majoring in computer software at BC, 58% are male and 42% are female.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Broward College Report

With a ranking of #20, Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer software and applications students working on their associate degree. Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Lakewood.

About 48% of the students majoring in computer software at the school are women while 52% are male.

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Lorain County Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer software and applications students to get a associate degree. It came in at #20 on the list. LCCC is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Elyria.

Of the 25 students majoring in computer software at LCCC, 76% are male and 24% are female.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Lorain County Community College Report

Hillsborough Community College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Software Applications Associate Degree Schools ranking. HCC is a large public school located in the large city of Tampa.

Of the 23 students majoring in computer software at HCC, 91% are male and 9% are female.

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#23

Modesto Junior College

Modesto, CA

Modesto Junior College landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer software and applications programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Modesto, MJC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 22 students majoring in computer software at MJC, 59% are male and 41% are female.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Modesto Junior College Report

#23

Gwinnett Technical College

Lawrenceville, GA

Gwinnett Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer software and applications students to get a associate degree. It came in at #23 on the list. GTC is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Lawrenceville.

About 45% of the students majoring in computer software at the school are women while 55% are male.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Gwinnett Technical College Report

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer software and applications students to get a associate degree. It came in at #23 on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Green Bay, NWTC is a public college with a large student population.

Women make up 23% of the computer software majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that computer software majors at NWTC take out while working on their Associate Degree is $11,236.

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#26

Skagit Valley College

Mount Vernon, WA
#29

Academy of Art University

San Francisco, CA
#30

Imperial Valley College

Imperial, CA
#30

Miami Dade College

Miami, FL
#30

Washtenaw Community College

Ann Arbor, MI
#30

Pensacola State College

Pensacola, FL
#35

Citrus College

Glendora, CA
#35

Antelope Valley College

Lancaster, CA
#37

Leeward Community College

Pearl City, HI
#43

Grand Rapids Community College

Grand Rapids, MI
#43

Indian River State College

Fort Pierce, FL
#48

Schoolcraft College

Livonia, MI
#48

Sullivan University

Louisville, KY

Remaining Award Winners

This section represents the rest of the schools awarded a Most Popular Computer Software Applications Associate Degree Schools badge. Showing in this list means the school was ranked in the top 15% of the 333 different United States computer software and applications schools we analyzed.

Rank College Location
48 Weber State University Ogden, UT

Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Computer Software Applications Associate Degree Schools award.

Rank College Location
52 Terra State Community College Fremont, OH
52 Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis, IN
54 College of Western Idaho Nampa, ID
54 Dunwoody College of Technology Minneapolis, MN
54 South Louisiana Community College Lafayette, LA
54 Southern Arkansas University Tech Camden, AR
54 Spokane Community College Spokane, WA
54 Central Ohio Technical College Newark, OH
60 Joliet Junior College Joliet, IL
60 San Diego Mesa College San Diego, CA
60 Mt. Hood Community College Gresham, OR
60 Brigham Young University - Idaho Rexburg, ID
60 Lakeshore Technical College Cleveland, WI
60 Hawkeye Community College Waterloo, IA
60 Des Moines Area Community College Ankeny, IA

Computer Software & Applications by Region

View the Most Popular Computer Software Applications Associate Degree Schools for a specific region near you.

Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes

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 25 schools only.

  • 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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