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2023 Best Computer Software Applications Schools in Virginia

11 Colleges
$44,161 Avg Salary
$39,202 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Software & Applications School for You

Computer Software & Applications is one of the most popular subjects to study in Virginia. With 354 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 5th out of all the majors we track in the state.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for computer science students. 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.

The Best Computer Software Applications Schools in Virginia ranking is one of many tools that Computer Science Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 11 schools in Virginia to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for computer science students.

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2023 Best Computer Software & Applications Schools in Virginia

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

Our analysis found University of Virginia - Main Campus to be the best school for computer software and applications students who want to pursue a degree in Virginia. University of Virginia is a very large public school located in the suburb of Charlottesville.

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#2

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend George Mason University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Computer Software Applications Schools in Virginia list. GMU is a very large public school located in the suburb of Fairfax.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Virginia Commonwealth University is a great place for computer software and applications students. VCU is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Richmond.

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Out of the 11 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, Northern Virginia Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Annandale, Northern Virginia Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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#5

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA

The excellent programs at Old Dominion University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer software and applications schools in Virginia. Old Dominion is a very large public school located in the city of Norfolk.

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#6

Radford University

Radford, VA

Radford University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for computer software and applications students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the suburb of Radford, Radford is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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#7

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer software and applications programs. Liberty University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Lynchburg.

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Tidewater Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for computer software and applications students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Norfolk, Tidewater Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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DeVry University - Virginia landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer software and applications programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Arlington, DeVry University - Virginia is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

After completing their degree, computer software graduates from DeVry University - Virginia carry an average student debtload of $42,763. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $158, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#10

The Art Institute of Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach, VA

The Art Institute of Virginia Beach came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Software Applications Schools in Virginia ranking. Located in the large city of Virginia Beach, Ai Virginia Beach is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

After completing their degree, computer software graduates from Ai Virginia Beach carry an average student debtload of $35,975. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $328.

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Best Computer Software & Applications Colleges in the Southeast Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Louisiana 36
West Virginia 39
Georgia 154
Tennessee 89
North Carolina 297
Mississippi 11
Arkansas 62
Alabama 5
Florida 500
South Carolina 14
Kentucky 44

One of 10 majors within the computer science area of study, computer software and applications has other similar majors worth exploring.

Computer Software Focus Areas

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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