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2023 Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in Virginia

24 Colleges
$44,161 Avg Salary
$39,202 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Software & Applications School for You

With 354 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, computer software and applications is the #67 most popular major in Virginia.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in Virginia to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 24 schools in Virginia 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

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

Our analysis found George Mason University to be the most popular school for computer software and applications students who want to pursue a degree in Virginia. Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Full Computer Software & Applications at George Mason University Report

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Virginia - Main Campus is a great place for computer software and applications students. Located in the small suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public college with a very large student population.

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The excellent programs at Northern Virginia Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer software and applications schools in Virginia. Northern Virginia Community College is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Annandale.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Northern Virginia Community College Report

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend The Art Institute of Virginia Beach. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in Virginia list. Ai Virginia Beach is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Virginia Beach.

While working on their degree, computer software majors at Ai Virginia Beach accumulate an average of around $35,975 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $328.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Thomas Nelson Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in Virginia list. Located in the midsize city of Hampton, TNCC is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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#6

Radford University

Radford, VA

Radford University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer software and applications programs. Radford is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Radford.

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Tidewater Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in Virginia ranking. Tidewater Community College is a fairly large public school located in the city of Norfolk.

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#7

Piedmont Virginia Community College

Charlottesville, VA

With a ranking of #7, Piedmont Virginia Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer software and applications students. Located in the small suburb of Charlottesville, PVCC is a public school with a small student population.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Piedmont Virginia Community College Report

#9

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer software and applications programs. Located in the small city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Liberty University Report

Virginia Commonwealth University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for computer software and applications students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the city of Richmond, VCU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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Best Computer Software & Applications Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular Computer Software & Applications Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

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

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

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 24 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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