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2023 Most Popular Computer Software Applications Bachelor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts

7 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, computer software and applications students earned 1,076 degrees and certificates from a Massachusetts school, making the subject the 3rd in the state.

There are so many computer science programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

The Most Popular Computer Software Applications Bachelor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking is one of many tools that Computer Science Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in Massachusetts 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.

Check out the computer software bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Massachusetts.

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 Massachusetts. Berklee College of Music is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston.

Of the 338 students majoring in computer software at Berklee College of Music, 70% are male and 30% are female.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, computer software graduates from Berklee College of Music carry an average student debt load of $25,149. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $783, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Berklee College of Music Report

#2

Wellesley College

Wellesley, MA

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Wellesley College is a great place for computer software and applications students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Wellesley, Wellesley is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Northeastern University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer software and applications schools in Massachusetts. Located in the city of Boston, Northeastern is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 19% of the computer software majors at the school.

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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer software and applications schools in Massachusetts. Located in the midsize city of Worcester, WPI is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

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

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#5

Elms College

Chicopee, MA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Elms College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Software Applications Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the suburb of Chicopee, Elms College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

About 75% of the students majoring in computer software at the school are women while 25% are male.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Elms College Report

#6

Hampshire College

Amherst, MA

Hampshire College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Software Applications Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Located in the large suburb of Amherst, Hampshire is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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

Full Computer Software & Applications at Hampshire College Report

#7

Simmons University

Boston, MA

With a ranking of #7, Simmons University 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 Boston, Simmons is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

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Best Computer Software & Applications Colleges in the New England Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Connecticut 39
Vermont 52
New Hampshire 361
Rhode Island 117
Maine 4

Computer Software & Applications is one of 10 different types of computer science programs to choose from.

Computer Software Concentrations

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 7 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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