2026 Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools
There are 728 colleges that offer a degree in Computer Software Applications. The most popular schools, by student demand, are below:
Finding the Best Computer Software Applications School for You
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which Computer Software Applications program is right for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you’re no longer limited to schools in your local area.
The Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools ranking is one of many tools that Computer Science Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 728 schools in the United States offering Computer Software Applications programs. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school’s program.
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2026 Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in the United States
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools.
Top 25 Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools
The most popular school in the United States for Computer Software Applications students is Western Governors University. Western Governors University is a private nonprofit school located in Salt Lake City, UT. This school awarded 788 degrees in Computer Software Applications in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $74,978. Full Computer Software Applications at Western Governors University Report
Northeastern University Professional Programs landed the #2 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools ranking. Northeastern University Professional Programs is a private nonprofit school located in Boston, MA. This school awarded 744 degrees in Computer Software Applications in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $74,155. Read More…
Berklee College of Music comes in at #3 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Computer Software Applications majors. Located in Boston, MA, this is a private nonprofit institution. This school awarded 485 degrees in Computer Software Applications in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $20,342. Full Computer Software Applications at Berklee College of Music Report
Southern New Hampshire University landed the #4 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools ranking. Southern New Hampshire University is a private nonprofit school located in Manchester, NH. This school awarded 368 degrees in Computer Software Applications in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $54,644. Full Computer Software Applications at Southern New Hampshire University Report
George Mason University landed the #5 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools ranking. George Mason University is a public school located in Fairfax, VA. This school awarded 346 degrees in Computer Software Applications in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $55,366. Read More…
Brigham Young University-Idaho comes in at #6 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Computer Software Applications majors. Located in Rexburg, ID, this is a private nonprofit institution. This school awarded 339 degrees in Computer Software Applications in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $40,371. Read full report on Computer Software Applications at Brigham Young University-Idaho
Valencia College landed the #7 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools ranking. Valencia College is a public school located in Orlando, FL. During the most recent year for which we have data, 315 people earned their degree in Computer Software Applications from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $30,627. Read More…
School of Visual Arts comes in at #8 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Computer Software Applications majors. Located in New York, NY, this is a private for-profit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 308 people earned their degree in Computer Software Applications from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $23,488. Read More…
Northeastern University landed the #9 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools ranking. Northeastern University is a private nonprofit school located in Boston, MA. This school awarded 307 degrees in Computer Software Applications in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $74,155. Read full report on Computer Software Applications at Northeastern University
Academy of Art University landed the #10 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools ranking. Located in San Francisco, CA, this is a private for-profit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 291 people earned their degree in Computer Software Applications from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $29,577. Read full report on Computer Software Applications at Academy of Art University
New York University landed the #11 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools ranking. New York University is a private nonprofit school located in New York, NY. During the most recent year for which we have data, 273 people earned their degree in Computer Software Applications from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,956. Read More…
The New School landed the #12 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools ranking. The New School is a private nonprofit school located in New York, NY. During the most recent year for which we have data, 266 people earned their degree in Computer Software Applications from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,730. Read More…
DePaul University comes in at #13 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Computer Software Applications majors. Located in Chicago, IL, this is a private nonprofit institution. This school awarded 218 degrees in Computer Software Applications in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,990. Full Computer Software Applications at DePaul University Report
Rochester Institute of Technology comes in at #14 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Computer Software Applications majors. Rochester Institute of Technology is a private nonprofit school located in Rochester, NY. This school awarded 216 degrees in Computer Software Applications in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $64,393. Read full report on Computer Software Applications at Rochester Institute of Technology
Atlantic University comes in at #15 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Computer Software Applications majors. Atlantic University is a private nonprofit school located in Guaynabo, PR. During the most recent year for which we have data, 207 people earned their degree in Computer Software Applications from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $15,229. Read full report on Computer Software Applications at Atlantic University
Purdue University-Main Campus comes in at #16 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Computer Software Applications majors. Purdue University-Main Campus is a public school located in West Lafayette, IN. During the most recent year for which we have data, 190 people earned their degree in Computer Software Applications from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $61,124. Read full report on Computer Software Applications at Purdue University-Main Campus
Ivy Tech Community College landed the #17 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools ranking. Located in Indianapolis, IN, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 151 people earned their degree in Computer Software Applications from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $46,027. Read full report on Computer Software Applications at Ivy Tech Community College
Boston University landed the #18 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools ranking. Boston University is a private nonprofit school located in Boston, MA. This school awarded 138 degrees in Computer Software Applications in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $55,834. Read More…
George Washington University landed the #19 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools ranking. Located in Washington, DC, this is a private nonprofit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 131 people earned their degree in Computer Software Applications from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $66,952. Read More…
Spokane Community College landed the #20 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools ranking. Located in Spokane, WA, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 128 people earned their degree in Computer Software Applications from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $40,549. Read More…
University of Southern California landed the #21 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools ranking. Located in Los Angeles, CA, this is a private nonprofit institution. This school awarded 128 degrees in Computer Software Applications in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $63,275. Read full report on Computer Software Applications at University of Southern California
Illinois State University comes in at #22 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Computer Software Applications majors. Located in Normal, IL, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 126 people earned their degree in Computer Software Applications from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $46,159. Read full report on Computer Software Applications at Illinois State University
Atlanta Technical College landed the #23 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools ranking. Located in Atlanta, GA, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 120 people earned their degree in Computer Software Applications from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $31,118. Full Computer Software Applications at Atlanta Technical College Report
Southern Crescent Technical College comes in at #24 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Computer Software Applications majors. Located in Griffin, GA, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 120 people earned their degree in Computer Software Applications from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $36,503. Full Computer Software Applications at Southern Crescent Technical College Report
University of Houston comes in at #25 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Computer Software Applications majors. Located in Houston, TX, this is a public institution. This school awarded 107 degrees in Computer Software Applications in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $48,424. Read More…
Rest of the Top Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools
Additional Noteworthy Schools
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that also graduate students in this major every year.
Computer Software Applications by Region
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More Computer Software Applications Rankings
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Majors Related to Computer Software Applications
Computer Software Applications Concentrations
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Web & Multimedia Design | 5,236 |
| Database Modeling & Administration | 4,139 |
| Computer Graphics | 3,312 |
| Other Computer Software | 1,866 |
| Virtual Modeling & Simulation | 1,028 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 118,381 |
| Computer Science | 79,857 |
| Information Technology | 57,935 |
| Information Science | 22,425 |
| Computer Programming | 15,336 |
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*The average salary above is for the top 25 schools only.
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