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Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering

Bachelor’s Degrees in Software Engineering

2,283 Yearly Graduations
19% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 92 schools in the United States where you can get your bachelor's degree in computer software engineering. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were male, and 38 were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 6.9% of computer software engineering graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Computer Software Engineering Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,283 people earned their bachelor's degree in computer software engineering. This makes it the 163rd most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in computer software engineering at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 2,362
Bachelor’s Degree 2,283
Undergraduate Certificate 159
Associate Degree 113
Basic Certificate 72
Graduate Certificate 72
Doctor’s Degree 29

Earnings of Computer Software Engineering Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for computer software engineering students who are bachelor's degree holders.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in computer software engineering. About 81.0% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 1,850
Women 433
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The racial-ethnic distribution of computer software engineering bachelor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 325
Black or African American 105
Hispanic or Latino 353
White 1,173
International Students 158
Other Races/Ethnicities 169
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There are 92 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in computer software engineering. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Iowa State University

Ames, Iowa
186 Yearly Graduations
15% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Iowa State University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for computer software engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Each year, around 31,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,982 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,996 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 186 people received their bachelor's degree in computer software engineering from Iowa State. About 15% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

San Jose State University

San Jose, California
149 Yearly Graduations
26% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

San Jose State University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in computer software engineering. Roughly 36,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 149 people received their bachelor's degree in computer software engineering from San Jose State. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 26% were women.

#3

Arizona State University - Skysong

Scottsdale, Arizona
118 Yearly Graduations
21% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for computer software engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Arizona State University - Skysong. Each year, around 53,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their bachelor's degree in computer software engineering from ASU - Skysong. About 21% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester, New York
113 Yearly Graduations
12% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Rochester Institute of Technology is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in computer software engineering. Roughly 16,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,884 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 113 people received their bachelor's degree in computer software engineering from RIT. About 12% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

111 Yearly Graduations
21% Women
69% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for computer software engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is The University of Texas at Dallas. Roughly 28,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 111 people received their bachelor's degree in computer software engineering from UT Dallas. Around 69% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 21% were women.

#6

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, Florida
72 Yearly Graduations
26% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Florida Gulf Coast University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in computer software engineering. Each year, around 15,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,191 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,974 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their bachelor's degree in computer software engineering from FGCU. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 26% were women.

#7

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, Georgia
62 Yearly Graduations
24% Women
54% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Kennesaw State University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in computer software engineering. Roughly 41,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,328 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their bachelor's degree in computer software engineering from KSU Georgia. Of these students, 24% were women and 54% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

62 Yearly Graduations
16% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in computer software engineering. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their bachelor's degree in computer software engineering from ASU - Tempe. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 16% were women.

#9

University of California - Irvine

Irvine, California
61 Yearly Graduations
31% Women
71% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for computer software engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - Irvine. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their bachelor's degree in computer software engineering from UC Irvine. Around 71% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women.

61 Yearly Graduations
24% Women
52% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for computer software engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo. Roughly 22,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their bachelor's degree in computer software engineering from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Of these students, 24% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

50 Yearly Graduations
11% Women
55% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of Texas at Arlington is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in computer software engineering. Roughly 48,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,206 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,015 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their bachelor's degree in computer software engineering from UT Arlington. Of these students, 11% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Milwaukee School of Engineering

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
47 Yearly Graduations
13% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for computer software engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Milwaukee School of Engineering. Each year, around 2,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,385 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their bachelor's degree in computer software engineering from MSOE. Of these students, 13% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

46 Yearly Graduations
3% Women
3% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for computer software engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Bowling Green State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 18,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,418 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their bachelor's degree in computer software engineering from BGSU. Of these students, 3% were women and 3% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

Miami University - Oxford

Oxford, Ohio
42 Yearly Graduations
19% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for computer software engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Miami University - Oxford. Roughly 18,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,052 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,932 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their bachelor's degree in computer software engineering from Miami University - Oxford. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 19% were women.

#15

University of Wisconsin - Platteville

Platteville, Wisconsin
41 Yearly Graduations
8% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for computer software engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Wisconsin - Platteville. Each year, around 7,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,827 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,223 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their bachelor's degree in computer software engineering from UW - Platteville. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 8% were women.

#16

University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Lincoln, Nebraska
40 Yearly Graduations
3% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for computer software engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Nebraska - Lincoln. Roughly 25,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,318 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their bachelor's degree in computer software engineering from UNL. About 3% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

28 Yearly Graduations
12% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Brigham Young University - Provo is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in computer software engineering. Each year, around 36,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,096 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their bachelor's degree in computer software engineering from BYU. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 12% were women.

#18

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
28 Yearly Graduations
16% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Washington State University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in computer software engineering. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,675 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their bachelor's degree in computer software engineering from Wazzu. Of these students, 16% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#20

Full Sail University

Winter Park, Florida
27 Yearly Graduations
13% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Full Sail University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in computer software engineering. Each year, around 24,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,401 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their bachelor's degree in computer software engineering from Full Sail University. Of these students, 13% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to computer software engineering that offer bachelor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
General Computer Engineering 9,717
Other Computer Engineering 132
Computer Hardware Engineering 9

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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