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Computer Software Applications Schools in New York

1,319 students earned Computer Software degrees in New York in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Computer Software Applications is the 5th most popular major in the state out of a total 11 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Computer Software Applications Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 685
Master’s Degree 357
Associate Degree 141
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 78
Post-Master’s Certificate 78
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 58
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 58

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 11.9%
  • Black or African American: 5.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.0%
  • White: 25.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 42.0%
  • Other Races: 4.4%
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Jobs for Computer Software Applications Grads in New York

In this state, there are 111,990 people employed in jobs related to a computer software degree, compared to 1,647,460 nationwide.

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Wages for Computer Software Applications Jobs in New York

Computer Software grads earn an average of $91,250 in the state and $89,580 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in New York that offer computer software degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

307 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
3,692 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $48,384. It takes the average student 4.22 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 19%.

255 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
16,158 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $56,507 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

#3

The New School

New York
230 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
9,047 Total Students

An average student at New School University will pay a net price of $44,430. The student loan default rate is 5.40% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years.

187 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. 65% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 99% of the teachers are full time.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
22,496 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,646.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
6,851 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.46 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. An average student at NYIT will pay a net price of $20,600.

#7

LaGuardia Community College

Long Island City
42 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,971 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,591 after earning their degree at this institution. 87% of students get financical aid.

#8

Touro College

New York
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
11,699 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $22,259. The student loan default rate of 4.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,853 a year.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,933 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,459 after earning their degree at this institution. 45% of the teachers are full time. 81% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#10

Marist College

Poughkeepsie
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
6,600 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $36,709. The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at Marist. 94% of students get financical aid.

Computer Software Applications Careers in NY

Some of the careers computer software majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 37% $111,970
Computer and Information Research Scientists 21% $125,090
Web Developers 20% $71,730
Database Administrators 13% $94,460
Graphic Designers 8% $59,840
Multimedia Artists and Animators 7% $79,630
Computer Programmers -6% $85,450

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Computer Science 6,508
Computer Information Systems 5,696
Information Science 2,210
Information Technology 1,927
Computer Programming 343
Data Processing 166
Other Computer Sciences 164
Computer Systems Networking 84

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