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Computer Software Applications Schools in Massachusetts

In 2020-2021, 1,146 students earned their Computer Software degrees in MA.

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 639
Bachelor’s Degree 403
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 36
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 36
Associate Degree 34
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 34
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 34
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 34

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: 5.6%
  • Black or African American: 2.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.9%
  • White: 23.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 58.0%
  • Other Races: 5.2%
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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
11,310 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 11% are considered full time. In their early career, Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network grads earn an average salary of $65,632. The 1.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

371 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
6,631 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 39%. It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $27,330 after graduation.

113 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
22,905 Total Students

82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. An average student at Northeastern will pay a net price of $29,714. In their early career, Northeastern grads earn an average salary of $65,632.

82 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 1.40% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
6,920 Total Students

The 1.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $77,597 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time.

#6

Wellesley College

Wellesley
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
2,280 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $58,175 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,942 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,368. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
5,440 Total Students

The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at Brandeis. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $33,663.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,187 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,582. 81% of students get financical aid. In their early career, MWCC grads earn an average salary of $35,523.

#10

Elms College

Chicopee
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
1,355 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.60% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,924 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 24%. A typical student attending BHCC will pay a net price of $7,913. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

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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