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There are 551 schools in the United States where you can earn abasic certificate in Computer Software Applications. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and36% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 22.0% of Computer Software Applications graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Computer Software Applications Majors

In the most recent year for which data is available, 15,581 degrees were awarded toComputer Software Applications majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Computer Software Applications at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Certificate 1,145
Associate’s Degree 2,255
Bachelor’s Degree 4,402
Master’s Degree 7,659
Doctor’s Degree 4

Earnings of Computer Software Applications Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)

The median salary for graduates holding abasic certificate in Computer Software Applications of $41,500 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.

This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.

Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $47,963
4 years $41,500
5 years $47,394

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).

Student Debt (All Award Levels)

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.

Student Diversity (All Award Levels)

This degree is more popular with male students. About 55.0% of graduates in this field are men.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 8,574
Women 7,007
Gender breakdown of Computer Software Applications graduates

The racial-ethnic distribution of Computer Software Applications graduates is as follows:

Race / Ethnicity Number of Grads Share
White 5,996 38.5%
Asian 1,278 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2,407 15.4%
Black or African American 1,279 8.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 72 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 23 0.1%
Two or More Races 540 3.5%
Race Unknown 563 3.6%
International Students 3,423 22.0%
Racial-ethnic breakdown of Computer Software Applications graduates

This degree is very popular with international students. Around 22.0% of graduates are in this category.

See the minority definition in the References below.

There are 728 colleges that offer a basic certificate in Computer Software Applications. Learn more about the most popular below:

#1

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, UT

The most popular school in the United States for Computer Software Applications students seeking a basic certificate is Western Governors University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 788 people received their basic certificate in Computer Software Applications from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Northeastern University Professional Programs comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Computer Software Applications. During the most recent year for which we have data, 744 people received their basic certificate in Computer Software Applications from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Berklee College of Music is a popular choice for Computer Software Applications majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 485 people received their basic certificate in Computer Software Applications from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Computer Software Applications here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Computer Software Applications. This school awarded 368 basic certificates in Computer Software Applications in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Computer Software Applications here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#5

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

George Mason University is a popular choice for Computer Software Applications majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 346 people received their basic certificate in Computer Software Applications from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Brigham Young University-Idaho is a popular choice for Computer Software Applications majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 339 basic certificates in Computer Software Applications in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Computer Software Applications here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#7

Valencia College

Orlando, FL

Valencia College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Computer Software Applications. During the most recent year for which we have data, 315 people received their basic certificate in Computer Software Applications from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Computer Software Applications here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#8

School of Visual Arts

New York, NY

School of Visual Arts is a popular choice for Computer Software Applications majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 308 basic certificates in Computer Software Applications in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Northeastern University is a popular choice for Computer Software Applications majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 307 basic certificates in Computer Software Applications in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Computer Software Applications here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#10

Academy of Art University

San Francisco, CA

Academy of Art University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Computer Software Applications. This school awarded 291 basic certificates in Computer Software Applications in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#11

New York University

New York, NY

New York University is a popular choice for Computer Software Applications majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 273 basic certificates in Computer Software Applications in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Computer Software Applications here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#12

The New School

New York, NY

The New School is a popular choice for Computer Software Applications majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 266 basic certificates in Computer Software Applications in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#13

DePaul University

Chicago, IL

DePaul University is a popular choice for Computer Software Applications majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 218 basic certificates in Computer Software Applications in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Rochester Institute of Technology comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Computer Software Applications. This school awarded 216 basic certificates in Computer Software Applications in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Computer Software Applications here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#15

Atlantic University

Guaynabo, PR

Atlantic University is a popular choice for Computer Software Applications majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 207 basic certificates in Computer Software Applications in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#16

Purdue University-Main Campus

West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Computer Software Applications majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 190 people received their basic certificate in Computer Software Applications from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Computer Software Applications here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#17

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, IN

Ivy Tech Community College is a popular choice for Computer Software Applications majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 151 basic certificates in Computer Software Applications in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Computer Software Applications here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#18

Boston University

Boston, MA

Boston University is a popular choice for Computer Software Applications majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 138 basic certificates in Computer Software Applications in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Computer Software Applications here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#19

George Washington University

Washington, DC

George Washington University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Computer Software Applications. This school awarded 131 basic certificates in Computer Software Applications in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Computer Software Applications here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Spokane Community College is a popular choice for Computer Software Applications majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 128 basic certificates in Computer Software Applications in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Computer Software Applications here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Computer Software Applications Majors to Study

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design 5,236
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration 4,139
Computer Graphics 3,312
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other 1,866
Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation 1,028

Below are some popular majors similar to Computer Software Applications that also offer basic certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Computer and Information Sciences, General 118,381
Computer Science 79,857
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management 57,935
Information Science/Studies 22,425
Computer Programming 15,336

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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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