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Computer Software Applications Schools in Massachusetts

1,272 Computer Software students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

In this state, Computer Software Applications is the 3rd most popular major out of a total 11 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Computer Software Applications Majors in Massachusetts

Computer Software majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 723
Bachelor’s Degree 466
Associate Degree 32
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 27
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 24
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 24

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, a computer software major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer software majors in Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.3%
  • Black or African American: 3.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.2%
  • White: 20.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 59.2%
  • Other Races: 5.0%
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Jobs for Computer Software Applications Grads in Massachusetts

There are 47,660 people in the state and 1,647,460 people in the nation working in computer software jobs.

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Wages for Computer Software Applications Jobs in Massachusetts

Computer Software grads earn an average of $95,380 in the state and $89,580 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Massachusetts that offer computer software degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

404 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,918 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.50% which is lower than average. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $71,049 after earning their degree at this institution.

371 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
7,943 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $24,119 after earning their degree at this institution.

113 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
28,167 Total Students

82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $34,255.

82 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
36,104 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 58% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 0.50% which is lower than average. This private school has an average net price of $26,170.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
7,230 Total Students

In their early career, WPI grads earn an average salary of $86,056. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.09 years.

#6

Wellesley College

Wellesley
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
2,461 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.40% which is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,561. In their early career, Wellesley grads earn an average salary of $59,040.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,916 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it. 27% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,442 a year.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
5,558 Total Students

The 0.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,959. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,156 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.10%. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

#10

Elms College

Chicopee
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
1,379 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $48,841 after graduation. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 1.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,290 Total Students

69% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,507.

Computer Software Applications Careers in MA

Some of the careers computer software majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 26% $105,620
Computer and Information Research Scientists 23% $111,450
Web Developers 11% $81,200
Database Administrators 10% $97,880
Multimedia Artists and Animators 3% $67,570
Graphic Designers 3% $60,530

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to computer software.

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Computer Science 3,611
Computer Information Systems 2,127
Information Science 825
Information Technology 397
Computer Programming 131
Computer Systems Networking 89
Data Processing 36
Other Computer Sciences 29

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