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2023 Best Computer Software Applications Schools in Massachusetts

11 Colleges
$45,606 Avg Salary
$24,768 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Software & Applications School for You

In 2020-2021, computer software and applications students earned 1,076 degrees and certificates from a Massachusetts school, making the subject the 3rd in the state.

There are so many computer science programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. 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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Computer Science Degree Search has developed this Best Computer Software Applications Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Our analysis looked at 11 schools in Massachusetts to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for computer science students.

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2023 Best Computer Software & Applications Schools in Massachusetts

Check out the computer software programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best Computer Software & Applications Schools

#1

Wellesley College

Wellesley, MA

Our analysis found Wellesley College to be the best school for computer software and applications students who want to pursue a degree in Massachusetts. Located in the suburb of Wellesley, Wellesley is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

While working on their degree, computer software majors at Wellesley accumulate an average of around $11,100 in student debt.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Bunker Hill Community College is a great place for computer software and applications students. BHCC is a medium-sized public school located in the large city of Boston.

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The excellent programs at Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer software and applications schools in Massachusetts. Located in the city of Boston, Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.

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#4

Boston University

Boston, MA

The excellent programs at Boston University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer software and applications schools in Massachusetts. Boston U is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Boston.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northeastern University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Computer Software Applications Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the city of Boston, Northeastern is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

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Mount Wachusett Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Software Applications Schools in Massachusetts ranking. MWCC is a small public school located in the rural area of Gardner.

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#7

Brandeis University

Waltham, MA

Brandeis University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer software and applications programs. Brandeis is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Waltham.

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Worcester Polytechnic Institute came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Software Applications Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Located in the midsize city of Worcester, WPI is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

After completing their degree, computer software graduates from WPI carry an average student debtload of $27,000.

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#9

Bristol Community College

Fall River, MA

Bristol Community College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer software and applications programs. Bristol is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Fall River.

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Quinsigamond Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Computer Software Applications Schools in Massachusetts list. Quinsigamond Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of Worcester.

The average amount in student loans that computer software majors at Quinsigamond Community College take out is $14,750.

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Best Computer Software & Applications Colleges in the New England Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Connecticut 39
Vermont 52
New Hampshire 361
Rhode Island 117
Maine 4

Computer Software & Applications is one of 10 different types of computer science programs to choose from.

Computer Software Concentrations

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 11 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Negative Space.

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