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2023 Most Popular Computer Software Applications Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania

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

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

Computer Software & Applications is one of the most popular subjects to study in Pennsylvania. With 509 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 5th out of all the majors we track in the state.

With all the computer science programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

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 Pennsylvania ranking. Our analysis looked at 15 schools in Pennsylvania to see which associate degree programs were the most popular 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.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Computer Software & Applications Associate Degree Colleges.

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 Pennsylvania. Located in the rural area of Oakdale, Pittsburgh Technical College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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

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The in-demand associate degree programs at Harrisburg Area Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer software and applications schools in Pennsylvania. Located in the small city of Harrisburg, HACC is a public school with a large student population.

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

After completing their Associate Degree, computer software graduates from HACC carry an average student debt load of $27,179.

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Out of the 15 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, Butler County Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. BC3 is a small public school located in the fringe town of Butler.

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

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The in-demand associate degree programs at Bucks County Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer software and applications schools in Pennsylvania. Located in the rural area of Newtown, Bucks County Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Of the 8 students majoring in computer software at Bucks County Community College, 63% are male and 38% are female.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Luzerne County Community College is a great place for computer software and applications students working on their associate degree. Luzerne County Community College is a small public school located in the large suburb of Nanticoke.

Women make up 75% of the computer software majors at the school.

Computer Software majors at Luzerne County Community College take out an average of $9,061 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Northampton County Area Community College is a great place for computer software and applications students working on their associate degree. Located in the large suburb of Bethlehem, Northampton Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

About 38% of the students majoring in computer software at the school are women while 63% are male.

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Reading Area Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer software and applications students to get a associate degree. It came in at #7 on the list. RACC is a small public school located in the small city of Reading.

Women make up 17% of the computer software majors at the school.

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Westmoreland County Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Software Applications Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the rural area of Youngwood, Westmoreland College is a public college with a small student population.

Of the 4 students majoring in computer software at Westmoreland College, 50% are male and 50% are female.

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Delaware County Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer software and applications students to get a associate degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Delaware County Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the large suburb of Media.

About 67% of the students majoring in computer software at the school are women while 33% are male.

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#10

Lehigh Carbon Community College

Schnecksville, PA

Lehigh Carbon Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Software Applications Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. LCCC is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Schnecksville.

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Best Computer Software & Applications Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Most Popular Computer Software & Applications Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Maryland 75
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 15 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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