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483 Yearly Graduations
41% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 59 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a graduate certificate in computer software. This degree is more popular with male students, and about 23% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 44.7% of computer software graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Computer Software Majors

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 483 students earned their graduate certificate in computer software. This earns it the #3 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate programs in the nation.

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 4,055
Master’s Degree 3,555
Basic Certificate 2,753
Associate Degree 2,266
Undergraduate Certificate 1,215
Graduate Certificate 483
Doctor’s Degree 9

Earnings of Computer Software Majors With Graduate Certificates

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 students who are graduate certificate holders.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue graduate certificates in computer software. About 58.8% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 284
Women 199
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The racial-ethnic distribution of computer software graduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 42
Black or African American 33
Hispanic or Latino 27
White 148
International Students 216
Other Races/Ethnicities 17
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There are 59 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in computer software. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester, New York
78 Yearly Graduations
32% Women
3% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for computer software students seekinga graduate certificate is Rochester Institute of Technology. Each year, around 16,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,225 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,092 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 78 people received their graduate certificate in computer software from RIT. Around 3% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women.

#2

University of Dayton

Dayton, Ohio
58 Yearly Graduations
29% Women

The 2nd most popular school in the country for computer software majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Dayton. Each year, around 11,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,890 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,090 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 58 people received their graduate certificate in computer software from UDayton.

#3

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
57 Yearly Graduations
51% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

East Carolina University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in computer software. Roughly 28,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,452 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,749 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 57 graduate certificates were handed out to computer software majors at ECU. Of these students, 51% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
42 Yearly Graduations
48% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in computer software. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 42 graduate certificates were handed out to computer software majors at U-M. About 48% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

University of St Thomas Minnesota

Saint Paul, Minnesota
30 Yearly Graduations
37% Women
47% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of St Thomas Minnesota is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in computer software. Each year, around 9,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,274 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,503 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 30 people received their graduate certificate in computer software from UST MN. Of these students, 37% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

Towson University

Towson, Maryland
20 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Towson University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in computer software. Roughly 21,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,280 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 graduate certificates were handed out to computer software majors at Towson. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.

#6

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina
20 Yearly Graduations
35% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for computer software majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Each year, around 19,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,219 per year. The computer software program at University of North Carolina at Greensboro awarded 20 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 35% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

Appalachian State University

Boone, North Carolina
17 Yearly Graduations
35% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Appalachian State University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in computer software. Roughly 20,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,242 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,839 per year. The computer software program at Appalachian State University awarded 17 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 35% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

George Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia
16 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for computer software majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is George Washington University. Each year, around 27,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,894 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,850 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their graduate certificate in computer software from GWU. About 44% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

University of Baltimore

Baltimore, Maryland
12 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Baltimore is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in computer software. Each year, around 4,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,154 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,094 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their graduate certificate in computer software from UB. Of these students, 67% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

Lewis University

Romeoville, Illinois
11 Yearly Graduations
27% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for computer software majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Lewis University. Roughly 6,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,262 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,760 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 graduate certificates were handed out to computer software majors at Lewis. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women.

#12

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
10 Yearly Graduations
20% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for computer software majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is George Mason University. Roughly 38,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,035 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their graduate certificate in computer software from GMU. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.

#12

Seattle University

Seattle, Washington
10 Yearly Graduations
30% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Seattle University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in computer software. Roughly 7,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,770 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their graduate certificate in computer software from Seattle U. Of these students, 30% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky
9 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Louisville is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in computer software. Each year, around 22,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,174 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,524 per year. The computer software program at University of Louisville awarded 9 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 44% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

Portland State University

Portland, Oregon
9 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Portland State University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in computer software. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,106 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,817 per year. The computer software program at Portland State University awarded 9 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 56% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Kutztown, Pennsylvania
9 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for computer software majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. Each year, around 7,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. The computer software program at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania awarded 9 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.

#17

Illinois State University

Normal, Illinois
8 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for computer software majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Illinois State University. Each year, around 20,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,932 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,805 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their graduate certificate in computer software from Illinois State. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.

#17

Davenport University

Grand Rapids, Michigan
8 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Davenport University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in computer software. Roughly 6,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,064 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,308 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their graduate certificate in computer software from Davenport University. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.

#19

Naval Postgraduate School

Monterey, California
7 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Naval Postgraduate School comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in computer software. Roughly 2,800 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 graduate certificates were handed out to computer software majors at Naval Postgraduate School. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.

#20

Metropolitan State University

Saint Paul, Minnesota
5 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Metropolitan State University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in computer software. Roughly 7,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,281 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,495 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 graduate certificates were handed out to computer software majors at Metro State. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.

Computer Software Focus Areas

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Database Modeling & Administration 364
Virtual Modeling & Simulation 74
Web & Multimedia Design 34
Other Computer Software 11

Below are some popular majors that are similar to computer software that offer graduate certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Information Technology 1,452
Computer Information Systems 772
Information Science 344
Computer Science 197
Computer Systems Analysis 187

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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