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2023 Best Computer Software Applications Basic Certificate Schools in Virginia

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Finding the Best Computer Software & Applications Basic Certificate School for You

Computer Software & Applications is one of the most popular subjects to study in Virginia. With 354 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 5th out of all the majors we track in the state.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for computer science students. 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Computer Science Degree Search has created the Best Computer Software Applications Basic Certificate Schools in Virginia to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 4 schools in Virginia to see which ones offered the best basic certificate programs for computer science students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Computer Software & Applications Basic Certificate Schools in Virginia

The colleges and universities below are the best for computer software majors pursuing a basic certificate.

Top Virginia Schools for an Award Taking Less Than 1 Year in Computer Software Applications

Our analysis found Northern Virginia Community College to be the best school for computer software and applications students who want to pursue a basic certificate in Virginia. Located in the suburb of Annandale, Northern Virginia Community College is a public college with a very large student population.

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#2

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

The excellent basic certificate programs at Liberty University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer software and applications schools in Virginia. Liberty University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lynchburg.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Tidewater Community College is a great place for computer software and applications students working on their basic certificate. Located in the city of Norfolk, Tidewater Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Lord Fairfax Community College is a great place for computer software and applications students working on their basic certificate. Located in the rural area of Middletown, Lord Fairfax Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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Best Computer Software & Applications Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

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

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

Computer Software Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Web & Multimedia Design 5,300
Data Modeling/Warehousing & Database Administration 3,756
Computer Graphics 2,988
Other Computer Software & Media Applications 1,438
Modeling, Virtual Environments & Simulation 854

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 4 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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).
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