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2023 Most Popular Computer Software Applications Associate Degree Schools in California

41 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 #97 most popular major in California with 951 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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Computer Software Applications Associate Degree Schools in California ranking. Our analysis looked at 41 schools in California 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.

Check out the computer software associate degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in California.

#1

Modesto Junior College

Modesto, CA

Our 2023 rankings named Modesto Junior College the most popular school in California for computer software and applications students working on their associate degree. Located in the 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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#2

Academy of Art University

San Francisco, CA

The in-demand associate degree programs at Academy of Art University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer software and applications schools in California. Academy of Art University is a moderately-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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#3

Imperial Valley College

Imperial, CA

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Imperial Valley College is a great place for computer software and applications students working on their associate degree. 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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#4

Antelope Valley College

Lancaster, CA

The in-demand associate degree programs at Antelope Valley College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer software and applications schools in California. Located in the suburb of Lancaster, Antelope Valley College is a public school with a 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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#4

Citrus College

Glendora, CA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Citrus College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Software Applications Associate Degree Schools in California list. Citrus College is a medium-sized public school located in the large 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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#6

San Diego Mesa College

San Diego, CA

San Diego Mesa College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Software Applications Associate Degree Schools in California ranking. Located in the large city of San Diego, San Diego Mesa College is a public school with a large student population.

About 50% of the students majoring in computer software at the school are women while 50% are male.

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#7

Orange Coast College

Costa Mesa, CA

Orange Coast 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 #7 on the list. Orange Coast College is a large public school located in the medium-sized city of Costa Mesa.

Of the 11 students majoring in computer software at Orange Coast College, 73% are male and 27% are female.

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Mt. San Antonio 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 Walnut, Mt. SAC is a public college with a very large student population.

About 11% of the students majoring in computer software at the school are women while 89% are male.

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#9

College of the Desert

Palm Desert, CA

College of the Desert ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Software Applications Associate Degree Schools in California list. Located in the city of Palm Desert, College of the Desert is a public school with a fairly large student population.

About 57% of the students majoring in computer software at the school are women while 43% are male.

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#9

Chaffey College

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Chaffey College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Software Applications Associate Degree Schools in California ranking. Chaffey College is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Rancho Cucamonga.

About 86% of the students majoring in computer software at the school are women while 14% are male.

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State Degrees Awarded
Washington 317
Oregon 72
Nevada 8
Hawaii 17

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 27 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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