2023 Most Popular Computer Software Applications Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region
Finding the Best Computer Software & Applications Associate Degree 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.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Computer Software Applications Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 68 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs 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.
2023 Most Popular Computer Software & Applications Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Computer Software & Applications Associate Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Most Popular Computer Software & Applications Associate Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Portland Community College the most popular school in the Far Western US Region for computer software and applications students working on their associate degree. 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.
Computer Software majors at Portland Community College take out an average of $26,556 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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Our analysis found Bellevue College to be the most popular school for computer software and applications students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Far Western US Region . Located in the medium-sized city of Bellevue, BC is a public school with a large student population.
Women make up 50% of the computer software majors at the school.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom is a great place for computer software and applications students working on their associate degree. Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom is a medium-sized public school located in the 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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The in-demand associate degree programs at Modesto Junior College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer software and applications schools in the Far Western US Region . Located in the midsize 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.
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The in-demand associate degree programs at Skagit Valley College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer software and applications schools in the Far Western US Region . Skagit Valley College is a small public school located in the small city of Mount Vernon.
About 19% of the students majoring in computer software at the school are women while 81% are male.
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Academy of Art University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Software Applications Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Academy of Art University is a medium-sized private for-profit school located in the city of San Francisco.
About 65% of the students majoring in computer software at the school are women while 35% are male.
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Imperial Valley College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer software and applications programs. IVC is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Imperial.
Of the 19 students majoring in computer software at IVC, 63% are male and 37% are female.
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Citrus College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer software and applications programs. Citrus College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Glendora.
About 44% of the students majoring in computer software at the school are women while 56% are male.
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Antelope Valley College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer software and applications programs. Located in the suburb of Lancaster, Antelope Valley College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 39% of the students majoring in computer software at the school are women while 61% are male.
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Leeward Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Software Applications Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Leeward CC is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of Pearl City.
Women make up 41% of the computer software majors at the school.
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Here are some additional popular schools for Computer Software Applications students in the Far Western US Region that almost earned our Most Popular Computer Software Applications Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Lake Washington Institute of Technology | Kirkland, WA |
| 12 | Spokane Community College | Spokane, WA |
| 13 | San Diego Mesa College | San Diego, CA |
| 13 | Mt. Hood Community College | Gresham, OR |
Best Computer Software & Applications Colleges by State
Explore the best computer software and applications colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 951 |
| Washington | 317 |
| Oregon | 72 |
| Nevada | 8 |
| Hawaii | 17 |
Computer Software & Applications Related Majors
Computer Software & Applications is one of 10 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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 26 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.
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