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2023 Most Popular Computer Software Applications Bachelor's Degree Schools

189 Colleges
$38,910 Avg Salary
$37,394 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Software & Applications Bachelor's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 14,336 computer software and applications students received their degrees and certificates, making the major the #5 most popular in the country.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which computer science program is right for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Computer Science Degree Search has created the Most Popular Computer Software Applications Bachelor's Degree Schools to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 189 schools in the United States to see which bachelor's 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 Bachelor's Degree Colleges.

Our analysis found Berklee College of Music to be the most popular school for computer software and applications students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the United States. Located in the large city of Boston, Berklee College of Music is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

About 30% of the students majoring in computer software at the school are women while 70% are male.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, computer software majors at Berklee College of Music accumulate an average of around $25,149 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $783, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Berklee College of Music Report

#2

School of Visual Arts

New York, NY

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at School of Visual Arts helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer software and applications schools in the United States. SVA is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of New York.

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

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, computer software graduates from SVA carry an average student debt load of $26,747. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $818.

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#3

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, IN

Out of the 189 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Purdue University - Main Campus landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the small city of West Lafayette, Purdue is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 44% of the computer software majors at the school.

On average, computer software graduates from Purdue take out $18,700 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $322.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Purdue University - Main Campus Report

#4

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, UT

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Western Governors University is a great place for computer software and applications students working on their bachelor’s degree. WGU is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Salt Lake City.

Of the 170 students majoring in computer software at WGU, 80% are male and 20% are female.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, computer software graduates from WGU carry an average student debt load of $29,469.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Southern New Hampshire University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Software Applications Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. SNHU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the midsize suburb of Manchester.

Of the 156 students majoring in computer software at SNHU, 80% are male and 20% are female.

On average, computer software graduates from SNHU take out $28,618 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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Rochester Institute of Technology landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree computer software and applications programs. Located in the large suburb of Rochester, RIT is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

About 16% of the students majoring in computer software at the school are women while 84% are male.

Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $557.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Rochester Institute of Technology Report

#7

The New School

New York, NY

With a ranking of #7, The New School did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer software and applications students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of New York, New School University is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 148 students majoring in computer software at New School University, 15% are male and 85% are female.

The average amount in student loans that computer software majors at New School University take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $23,839. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $591, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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University of Michigan - Ann Arbor did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer software and applications students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Ann Arbor, U-M is a public college with a very large student population.

About 24% of the students majoring in computer software at the school are women while 76% are male.

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#9

Academy of Art University

San Francisco, CA

Academy of Art University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer software and applications students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Academy of Art University is a medium-sized private for-profit school located in the large city of San Francisco.

Of the 134 students majoring in computer software at Academy of Art University, 48% are male and 52% are female.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, computer software majors at Academy of Art University accumulate an average of around $36,620 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $772.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Academy of Art University Report

Atlantic University College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree computer software and applications programs. Atlantic University College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Guaynabo.

About 36% of the students majoring in computer software at the school are women while 64% are male.

Computer Software majors at Atlantic University College take out an average of $7,753 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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Texas A&M University - College Station ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Software Applications Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Texas A&M College Station is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of College Station.

Women make up 65% of the computer software majors at the school.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, computer software majors at Texas A&M College Station accumulate an average of around $19,691 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $474, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#12

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ

University of Arizona ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Software Applications Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. University of Arizona is a very large public school located in the large city of Tucson.

Of the 110 students majoring in computer software at University of Arizona, 30% are male and 70% are female.

On average, computer software graduates from University of Arizona take out $20,573 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $676.

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With a ranking of #13, Brigham Young University - Idaho did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer software and applications students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the distant town of Rexburg, BYU - I is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.

Of the 105 students majoring in computer software at BYU - I, 43% are male and 57% are female.

Computer Software majors at BYU - I take out an average of $18,677 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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University of California - Irvine came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Software Applications Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the city of Irvine, UC Irvine is a public school with a very large student population.

About 13% of the students majoring in computer software at the school are women while 87% are male.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, computer software majors at UC Irvine accumulate an average of around $18,126 in student debt.

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#15

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT

University of Utah landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree computer software and applications programs. U of U is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Salt Lake City.

Women make up 25% of the computer software majors at the school.

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#16

Utah State University

Logan, UT

Utah State University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Software Applications Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the city of Logan, USU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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

Full Computer Software & Applications at Utah State University Report

#16

Rhode Island School of Design

Providence, RI

Rhode Island School of Design landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree computer software and applications programs. Located in the midsize city of Providence, RISD is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

About 77% of the students majoring in computer software at the school are women while 23% are male.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Rhode Island School of Design Report

#18

University of Houston

Houston, TX

University of Houston landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree computer software and applications programs. UH is a very large public school located in the city of Houston.

Of the 64 students majoring in computer software at UH, 45% are male and 55% are female.

The average amount in student loans that computer software majors at UH take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $26,084.

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DeVry University - Illinois ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Software Applications Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. DeVry University - Illinois is a very large private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Chicago.

Women make up 44% of the computer software majors at the school.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, computer software majors at DeVry University - Illinois accumulate an average of around $45,246 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $158, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Eastern Washington University ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Software Applications Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. EWU is a large public school located in the town of Cheney.

Of the 59 students majoring in computer software at EWU, 42% are male and 58% are female.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, computer software graduates from EWU carry an average student debt load of $23,326.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Eastern Washington University Report

University of Wisconsin - Stout ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Software Applications Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. UW - Stout is a moderately-sized public school located in the distant town of Menomonie.

About 11% of the students majoring in computer software at the school are women while 89% are male.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, computer software majors at UW - Stout accumulate an average of around $25,493 in student debt.

Full Computer Software & Applications at University of Wisconsin - Stout Report

Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Software Applications Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the city of Lakewood, RMCAD is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Of the 46 students majoring in computer software at RMCAD, 35% are male and 65% are female.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, computer software graduates from RMCAD carry an average student debt load of $41,288.

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#22

Champlain College

Burlington, VT

Champlain College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Software Applications Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the small city of Burlington, Champlain is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

About 20% of the students majoring in computer software at the school are women while 80% are male.

For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $976.

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#24

New York University

New York, NY

New York University landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree computer software and applications programs. Located in the city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.

Women make up 44% of the computer software majors at the school.

Full Computer Software & Applications at New York University Report

University of Southern California landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree computer software and applications programs. USC is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Los Angeles.

Women make up 24% of the computer software majors at the school.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, computer software majors at USC accumulate an average of around $18,965 in student debt.

Full Computer Software & Applications at University of Southern California Report

#27

Dakota State University

Madison, SD
#28

Neumont College of Computer Science

Salt Lake City, UT

Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional popular schools for Computer Software Applications students that almost earned our Most Popular Computer Software Applications Bachelor's Degree Schools award.

Rank College Location
29 Wilmington University New Castle, DE
30 AI Miami International University of Art and Design Miami, FL
31 Johnson & Wales University - Providence Providence, RI
31 DePaul University Chicago, IL
31 New York Institute of Technology Old Westbury, NY
34 Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MO
34 California College of the Arts San Francisco, CA
36 University of Washington - Bothell Campus Bothell, WA
37 DigiPen Institute of Technology Redmond, WA
37 Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA

Computer Software & Applications by Region

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Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes

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 25 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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