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2023 Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in the New England Region

50 Colleges
$40,225 Avg Salary
$26,103 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. 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 Schools in the New England Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 50 schools in the New England Region to see which 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 following schools top our list of the Most Popular Computer Software & Applications Colleges.

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 degree in the New England Region . Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Boston.

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

Out of the 50 schools in the New England Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Berklee College of Music landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Boston, Berklee College of Music is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that computer software majors at Berklee College of Music take out is $26,000. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $783, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#3

New England College

Henniker, NH

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means New England College is a great place for computer software and applications students. Located in the rural area of Henniker, NEC is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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The excellent programs at Southern New Hampshire University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer software and applications schools in the New England Region . SNHU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized suburb of Manchester.

On average, computer software graduates from SNHU take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Northeastern University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in the New England Region list. Northeastern is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Boston.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Northeastern University Report

#6

Boston University

Boston, MA

Boston University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer software and applications programs. Located in the city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.

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With a ranking of #7, Rhode Island School of Design did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer software and applications students. Located in the medium-sized city of Providence, RISD is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#8

Champlain College

Burlington, VT

Champlain College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in the New England Region list. Located in the small city of Burlington, Champlain is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

On average, computer software graduates from Champlain take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree. 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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With a ranking of #9, Worcester Polytechnic Institute did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer software and applications students. WPI is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Worcester.

On average, computer software graduates from WPI take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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With a ranking of #10, Quinsigamond Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer software and applications students. Located in the medium-sized city of Worcester, Quinsigamond Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

After completing their degree, computer software graduates from Quinsigamond Community College carry an average student debt load of $14,750.

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Best Computer Software & Applications Colleges by State

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

State Degrees Awarded
Massachusetts 1,076
Connecticut 39
New Hampshire 361
Maine 4
Rhode Island 117
Vermont 52

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 29 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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