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2023 Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

105 Colleges
$42,086 Avg Salary
$31,312 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Software & Applications 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.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right 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 Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 105 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which ones were the most popular 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 Colleges.

#1

School of Visual Arts

New York, NY

Our analysis found School of Visual Arts to be the most popular school for computer software and applications students who want to pursue a degree in the Middle Atlantic Region . SVA is a small private for-profit school located in the city of New York.

While working on their degree, computer software majors at SVA accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $818.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Rochester Institute of Technology is a great place for computer software and applications students. Located in the large suburb of Rochester, RIT is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

On average, computer software graduates from RIT take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $557, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#3

The New School

New York, NY

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend The New School. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large city of New York, New School University is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, computer software graduates from New School University carry an average student debt load of $25,000. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $591.

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#4

New York University

New York, NY

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means New York University is a great place for computer software and applications students. Located in the city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.

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Out of the 105 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, George Washington University landed the # 5 spot on the list. GWU is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Washington.

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#6

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA

Carnegie Mellon University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for computer software and applications students. It came in at #6 on the list. Carnegie Mellon is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Pittsburgh.

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#7

Robert Morris University

Moon Township, PA

Robert Morris University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer software and applications programs. Located in the suburb of Moon Township, RMU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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Pittsburgh Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for computer software and applications students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the rural area of Oakdale, Pittsburgh Technical College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

On average, computer software graduates from Pittsburgh Technical College take out $17,832 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $211, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Borough of Manhattan Community College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer software and applications programs. Located in the large city of New York, BMCC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#10

New York Institute of Technology

Old Westbury, NY

New York Institute of Technology landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer software and applications programs. Located in the suburb of Old Westbury, NYIT is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

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#11

LaGuardia Community College

Long Island City, NY

LaGuardia Community College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large city of Long Island City, LaGuardia is a public school with a large student population.

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#12

Wilmington University

New Castle, DE

Wilmington University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Wilmington University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of New Castle.

On average, computer software graduates from Wilmington University take out $28,373 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Rowan College of South Jersey Gloucester Campus landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer software and applications programs. Located in the suburb of Sewell, RCSJ is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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Harrisburg Area Community College ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the small city of Harrisburg, HACC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, computer software majors at HACC accumulate an average of around $24,160 in student debt.

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#15

Touro College

New York, NY

Touro College ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the city of New York, Touro is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional popular schools for Computer Software Applications students in the Middle Atlantic Region that almost earned our Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region award.

Rank College Location
16 Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA
16 Hudson Valley Community College Troy, NY
18 Rowan University Glassboro, NJ
19 University of Baltimore Baltimore, MD
20 Hunter Business School Levittown, NY
21 Stockton University Galloway, NJ

Best Computer Software & Applications Colleges by State

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

State Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 509
New York 1,261
Maryland 75
New Jersey 107
District of Columbia 106
Delaware 35

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 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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