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2023 Most Popular Computer Software Applications Master's Degree Schools in Massachusetts

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$76,671 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Computer Software & Applications Master's Degree School for You

With 1,076 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, computer software and applications is the #38 most popular major in Massachusetts.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Computer Software Applications Master's Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in Massachusetts to see which master'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.

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

Our analysis found Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network to be the most popular school for computer software and applications students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Massachusetts. Located in the large city of Boston, Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

Of the 404 students majoring in computer software at Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network, 53% are male and 47% are female.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network Report

The in-demand master’s degree programs at Northeastern University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer software and applications schools in Massachusetts. Located in the large city of Boston, Northeastern is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 92 students majoring in computer software at Northeastern, 63% are male and 37% are female.

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#3

Boston University

Boston, MA

The in-demand master’s degree programs at Boston University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer software and applications schools in Massachusetts. Boston U is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Boston.

Of the 82 students majoring in computer software at Boston U, 78% are male and 22% are female.

Read full report on Computer Software & Applications at Boston University

Out of the 6 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, Berklee College of Music landed the # 4 spot on the list. Berklee College of Music is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Boston.

Women make up 39% of the computer software majors at the school.

Read full report on Computer Software & Applications at Berklee College of Music

Out of the 6 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, Worcester Polytechnic Institute landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Worcester, WPI is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

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

Full Computer Software & Applications at Worcester Polytechnic Institute Report

#6

Brandeis University

Waltham, MA

Brandeis University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Software Applications Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Brandeis is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Waltham.

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

Full Computer Software & Applications at Brandeis University Report

Best Computer Software & Applications Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Most Popular Computer Software & Applications Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Connecticut 39
New Hampshire 361
Maine 4
Rhode Island 117
Vermont 52

One of 10 majors within the area of study, computer software and applications has other similar majors worth exploring.

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 6 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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