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2023 Most Popular Computer Software Applications Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

42 Colleges
$26,431 Avg Salary
$28,734 Avg Student Debt

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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Computer Science Degree Search has developed this Most Popular Computer Software Applications Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This report analyzed 42 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer Software & Applications program at each school on the list.

Check out the computer software associate degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Middle Atlantic Region .

Our analysis found Pittsburgh Technical College to be the most popular school for computer software and applications students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the rural area of Oakdale, Pittsburgh Technical College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

About 41% of the students majoring in computer software at the school are women while 59% are male.

When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $211.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Pittsburgh Technical College Report

The in-demand associate degree programs at Borough of Manhattan Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer software and applications schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the city of New York, BMCC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 41% of the computer software majors at the school.

On average, computer software graduates from BMCC take out $8,210 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#3

LaGuardia Community College

Long Island City, NY

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend LaGuardia Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Software Applications Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the city of Long Island City, LaGuardia is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 33% of the computer software majors at the school.

On average, computer software graduates from LaGuardia take out $10,773 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full Computer Software & Applications at LaGuardia Community College Report

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Rowan College of South Jersey Gloucester Campus is a great place for computer software and applications students working on their associate degree. Located in the large suburb of Sewell, RCSJ is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Of the 32 students majoring in computer software at RCSJ, 63% are male and 38% are female.

After completing their Associate Degree, computer software graduates from RCSJ carry an average student debt load of $17,363.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Rowan College of South Jersey Gloucester Campus Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Harrisburg Area Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Software Applications Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the small city of Harrisburg, HACC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 29 students majoring in computer software at HACC, 72% are male and 28% are female.

While working on their Associate Degree, computer software majors at HACC accumulate an average of around $27,179 in student debt.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Harrisburg Area Community College Report

Hudson Valley Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer software and applications programs. HVCC is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Troy.

About 43% of the students majoring in computer software at the school are women while 57% are male.

On average, computer software graduates from HVCC take out $16,101 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#7

County College of Morris

Randolph, NJ

County College of Morris ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Software Applications Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large suburb of Randolph, County College of Morris is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

About 27% of the students majoring in computer software at the school are women while 73% are male.

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#8

Carroll Community College

Westminster, MD

Carroll Community College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer software and applications programs. Located in the rural area of Westminster, Carroll Community College is a public college with a small student population.

About 60% of the students majoring in computer software at the school are women while 40% are male.

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#9

Montgomery College

Rockville, MD

Montgomery College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Software Applications Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the city of Rockville, Montgomery College is a public college with a large student population.

Women make up 67% of the computer software majors at the school.

Read full report on Computer Software & Applications at Montgomery College

Butler County Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Software Applications Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. BC3 is a small public school located in the town of Butler.

Women make up 22% of the computer software majors at the school.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Butler County Community College Report

Best Computer Software & Applications Colleges by State

Explore the best computer software and applications schools 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 31 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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