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2023 Most Popular Computer Software Applications Bachelor's Degree Schools

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Finding the Best Computer Software & Applications Bachelor's 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 Bachelor's Degree Schools ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 189 schools in the United States to see which bachelor's 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 bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the United States.

Our 2023 rankings named Berklee College of Music the most popular school in the United States for computer software and applications students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large city of Boston, Berklee College of Music is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

Of the 338 students majoring in computer software at Berklee College of Music, 70% are male and 30% are female.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, computer software graduates from Berklee College of Music carry an average student debt load of $25,149. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $783, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#2

School of Visual Arts

New York, NY

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend School of Visual Arts. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Software Applications Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. SVA is a small private for-profit school located in the city of New York.

About 75% of the students majoring in computer software at the school are women while 25% are male.

The average amount in student loans that computer software majors at SVA take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $26,747. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $818, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#3

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, IN

Out of the 189 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Purdue University - Main Campus landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the small city of West Lafayette, Purdue is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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

Computer Software majors at Purdue take out an average of $18,700 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $322.

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#4

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, UT

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Western Governors University is a great place for computer software and applications students working on their bachelor’s degree. WGU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Salt Lake City.

Women make up 20% of the computer software majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that computer software majors at WGU take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $29,469.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Southern New Hampshire University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Software Applications Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. SNHU is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the midsize suburb of Manchester.

Women make up 20% of the computer software majors at the school.

Computer Software majors at SNHU take out an average of $28,618 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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Rochester Institute of Technology landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree computer software and applications programs. Located in the suburb of Rochester, RIT is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 152 students majoring in computer software at RIT, 84% are male and 16% are female.

For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $557.

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#7

The New School

New York, NY

The New School landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree computer software and applications programs. Located in the city of New York, New School University is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 85% of the computer software majors at the school.

On average, computer software graduates from New School University take out $23,839 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $591, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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University of Michigan - Ann Arbor ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Software Applications Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the city of Ann Arbor, U-M is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 143 students majoring in computer software at U-M, 76% are male and 24% are female.

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#9

Academy of Art University

San Francisco, CA

Academy of Art University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer software and applications students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Academy of Art University is a moderately-sized private for-profit school located in the large city of San Francisco.

Women make up 52% of the computer software majors at the school.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, computer software graduates from Academy of Art University carry an average student debt load of $36,620. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $772, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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With a ranking of #10, Atlantic University College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer software and applications students working on their bachelor’s degree. Atlantic University College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Guaynabo.

Of the 130 students majoring in computer software at Atlantic University College, 64% are male and 36% are female.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, computer software majors at Atlantic University College accumulate an average of around $7,753 in student debt.

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Texas A&M University - College Station ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Software Applications Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Texas A&M College Station is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of College Station.

About 65% of the students majoring in computer software at the school are women while 35% are male.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, computer software graduates from Texas A&M College Station carry an average student debt load of $19,691. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $474.

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#12

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ

University of Arizona did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer software and applications students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #12 on the list. University of Arizona is a very large public school located in the large city of Tucson.

Women make up 70% of the computer software majors at the school.

Computer Software majors at University of Arizona take out an average of $20,573 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $676.

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Brigham Young University - Idaho came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Software Applications Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the town of Rexburg, BYU - I is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 57% of the computer software majors at the school.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, computer software majors at BYU - I accumulate an average of around $18,677 in student debt.

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With a ranking of #14, University of California - Irvine did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer software and applications students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large city of Irvine, UC Irvine is a public school with a very large student population.

Of the 70 students majoring in computer software at UC Irvine, 87% are male and 13% are female.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, computer software graduates from UC Irvine carry an average student debt load of $18,126.

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#15

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT

University of Utah did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer software and applications students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #15 on the list. U of U is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Salt Lake City.

About 25% of the students majoring in computer software at the school are women while 75% are male.

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#16

Utah State University

Logan, UT

Utah State University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Software Applications Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the small city of Logan, USU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

About 17% of the students majoring in computer software at the school are women while 83% are male.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Utah State University Report

#16

Rhode Island School of Design

Providence, RI

Rhode Island School of Design came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Software Applications Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the midsize city of Providence, RISD is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Of the 66 students majoring in computer software at RISD, 23% are male and 77% are female.

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#18

University of Houston

Houston, TX

With a ranking of #18, University of Houston did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer software and applications students working on their bachelor’s degree. UH is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Houston.

Women make up 55% of the computer software majors at the school.

On average, computer software graduates from UH take out $26,084 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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DeVry University - Illinois landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree computer software and applications programs. DeVry University - Illinois is a very large private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Chicago.

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

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, computer software graduates from DeVry University - Illinois carry an average student debt load of $45,246. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $158, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Eastern Washington University landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree computer software and applications programs. EWU is a fairly large public school located in the town of Cheney.

Women make up 58% of the computer software majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that computer software majors at EWU take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $23,326.

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University of Wisconsin - Stout came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Software Applications Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. UW - Stout is a medium-sized public school located in the distant town of Menomonie.

Of the 47 students majoring in computer software at UW - Stout, 89% are male and 11% are female.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, computer software graduates from UW - Stout carry an average student debt load of $25,493.

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#22

Champlain College

Burlington, VT

With a ranking of #22, Champlain College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer software and applications students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small city of Burlington, Champlain is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Of the 46 students majoring in computer software at Champlain, 80% are male and 20% are female.

When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $976.

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Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer software and applications students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #22 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Lakewood, RMCAD is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Women make up 65% of the computer software majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that computer software majors at RMCAD take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $41,288.

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#24

New York University

New York, NY

With a ranking of #24, New York University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer software and applications students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.

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

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University of Southern California came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Software Applications Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. USC is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Los Angeles.

About 24% of the students majoring in computer software at the school are women while 76% are male.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, computer software graduates from USC carry an average student debt load of $18,965.

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#27

Dakota State University

Madison, SD
#28

Neumont College of Computer Science

Salt Lake City, UT

Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional popular schools for Computer Software Applications students that almost earned our Most Popular Computer Software Applications Bachelor's Degree Schools award.

Rank College Location
29 Wilmington University New Castle, DE
30 AI Miami International University of Art and Design Miami, FL
31 DePaul University Chicago, IL
31 Johnson & Wales University - Providence Providence, RI
31 New York Institute of Technology Old Westbury, NY
34 California College of the Arts San Francisco, CA
34 Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MO
36 University of Washington - Bothell Campus Bothell, WA
37 DigiPen Institute of Technology Redmond, WA
37 Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA

Computer Software & Applications by Region

View the Most Popular Computer Software Applications Bachelor's 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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