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2023 Best Value Computer Software Applications Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

9 Colleges
$16,285 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$26,431 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Computer Software & Applications Associate Degree School for You

With 14,336 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, computer software and applications is the #5 most popular major in the United States.

With all the computer science programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Best Value Computer Software Applications Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking is one of many tools that Computer Science Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 9 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which ones offered the best value associate degree programs for computer software students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.

Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.

In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.

2023 Best Value Computer Software & Applications Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

Check out the computer software associate degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best value for your educational dollar.

Best Middle Atlantic Region Schools for Affordable Quality for an Associate in Computer Software Applications

Our analysis found Harrisburg Area Community College to be the best value school for computer software and applications students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the small city of Harrisburg, HACC is a public school with a large student population.

HACC undergraduate students pay an average of $9,818 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Associate Degree, computer software graduates from HACC carry an average student debtload of $27,179.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Anne Arundel Community College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Computer Software Applications Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the suburb of Arnold, AACC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at AACC are $13,550 per year.

In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, AACC is ranked #1 for overall quality for computer software in the Middle Atlantic Region .

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Hagerstown Community College is a great value for computer software and applications students working on their associate degree. HCC is a small public school located in the suburb of Hagerstown.

HCC undergraduate students pay an average of $8,190 in tuition and fees each year.

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#4

Wilmington University

New Castle, DE

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Wilmington University is a great value for computer software and applications students working on their associate degree. Wilmington University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of New Castle.

Wilmington University undergraduate students pay an average of $11,760 in tuition and fees each year.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Hudson Valley Community College is a great value for computer software and applications students working on their associate degree. HVCC is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Troy.

HVCC undergraduate students pay an average of $10,764 in tuition and fees each year. On average, computer software graduates from HVCC take out $16,101 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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Borough of Manhattan Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer software and applications students to get a associate degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the city of New York, BMCC is a public school with a large student population.

BMCC undergraduate students pay an average of $8,050 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Associate Degree, computer software graduates from BMCC carry an average student debtload of $8,210.

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Pittsburgh Technical College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree computer software and applications programs. Located in the rural area of Oakdale, Pittsburgh Technical College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Pittsburgh Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $16,699 in tuition and fees each year. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $211.

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#8

Touro College

New York, NY

Touro College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Software Applications Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the city of New York, Touro is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Touro are $18,908 per year.

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With a ranking of #9, Pace University - New York did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer software and applications students working on their associate degree. Pace University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York.

Pace University undergraduate students pay an average of $48,830 in tuition and fees each year.

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Best Computer Software & Applications Colleges by State

Explore the best computer software and applications colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.

State Degrees Awarded
Maryland 75
Pennsylvania 509
New York 1,261
New Jersey 107
District of Columbia 106
Delaware 35

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

Majors Similar to Computer Software

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 9 schools only.

  • 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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