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2023 Most Popular Computer Software Applications Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

74 Colleges
$26,431 Avg Salary
$28,734 Avg Student Debt

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.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. 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 Most Popular Computer Software Applications Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 74 schools in the Southeast 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.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Computer Software & Applications Associate Degree Colleges.

#1

Valencia College

Orlando, FL

Our 2023 rankings named Valencia College the most popular school in the Southeast Region for computer software and applications students working on their associate degree. Valencia College is a very large public school located in the large city of Orlando.

About 59% of the students majoring in computer software at the school are women while 41% are male.

While working on their Associate Degree, computer software majors at Valencia College accumulate an average of around $14,781 in student debt.

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Out of the 74 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida State College at Jacksonville landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Jacksonville, FSCJ is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 37% of the computer software majors at the school.

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#3

Palm Beach State College

Lake Worth, FL

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Palm Beach State College is a great place for computer software and applications students working on their associate degree. Located in the large suburb of Lake Worth, Palm Beach State College is a public college with a very large student population.

Of the 32 students majoring in computer software at Palm Beach State College, 44% are male and 56% are female.

Computer Software majors at Palm Beach State College take out an average of $14,268 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Palm Beach State College Report

#4

Santa Fe College

Gainesville, FL

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Santa Fe College is a great place for computer software and applications students working on their associate degree. Santa Fe College is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Gainesville.

Of the 29 students majoring in computer software at Santa Fe College, 52% are male and 48% are female.

The average amount in student loans that computer software majors at Santa Fe College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $22,674.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Santa Fe College Report

Out of the 74 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, American Public University System landed the # 5 spot on the list. American Military University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the fringe town of Charles Town.

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

Computer Software majors at American Military University take out an average of $23,021 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#5

St Petersburg College

Clearwater, FL

The in-demand associate degree programs at St Petersburg College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer software and applications schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the city of Clearwater, SPC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 28 students majoring in computer software at SPC, 61% are male and 39% are female.

The average amount in student loans that computer software majors at SPC take out while working on their Associate Degree is $18,804.

Full Computer Software & Applications at St Petersburg College Report

#7

Broward College

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Broward College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Software Applications Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the midsize city of Fort Lauderdale, BC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 42% of the computer software majors at the school.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Broward College Report

Hillsborough Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Software Applications Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. HCC is a large public school located in the city of Tampa.

Women make up 9% of the computer software majors at the school.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Hillsborough Community College Report

#9

Gwinnett Technical College

Lawrenceville, GA

Gwinnett Technical College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Software Applications Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. GTC is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of Lawrenceville.

Of the 22 students majoring in computer software at GTC, 55% are male and 45% are female.

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#10

Pensacola State College

Pensacola, FL

With a ranking of #10, Pensacola State College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer software and applications students working on their associate degree. Pensacola State is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Pensacola.

Of the 19 students majoring in computer software at Pensacola State, 26% are male and 74% are female.

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#10

Miami Dade College

Miami, FL

Miami Dade College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Software Applications Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. MDC is a very large public school located in the city of Miami.

Women make up 42% of the computer software majors at the school.

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University of Arkansas - Fort Smith came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Software Applications Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the city of Fort Smith, UAFS is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Of the 19 students majoring in computer software at UAFS, 84% are male and 16% are female.

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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 in the Southeast Region award.

Rank College Location
13 Bluegrass Community and Technical College Lexington, KY
13 Seminole State College of Florida Sanford, FL
13 State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota Bradenton, FL

Best Computer Software & Applications Colleges by State

Explore the best computer software and applications schools for a specific state in the Southeast region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 154
Virginia 354
North Carolina 297
Florida 500
Tennessee 89
Kentucky 44
South Carolina 14
Louisiana 36
Arkansas 62
Alabama 5
Mississippi 11
West Virginia 39

Computer Software & Applications is one of 10 different types of programs to choose from.

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 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).
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