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

105 Colleges
$42,086 Avg Salary
$31,312 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Software & Applications 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Computer Science Degree Search has created the Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 105 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which ones were the most popular 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.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for computer software majors pursuing a .

#1

School of Visual Arts

New York, NY

Our analysis found School of Visual Arts to be the most popular school for computer software and applications students who want to pursue a degree in the Middle Atlantic Region . SVA is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of New York.

Computer Software majors at SVA take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $818.

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Out of the 105 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Rochester Institute of Technology landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Rochester, RIT is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that computer software majors at RIT take out is $27,000. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $557, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#3

The New School

New York, NY

The excellent programs at The New School helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer software and applications schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the large city of New York, New School University is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.

While working on their degree, computer software majors at New School University accumulate an average of around $25,000 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $591.

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#4

New York University

New York, NY

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend New York University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.

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The excellent programs at George Washington University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer software and applications schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . GWU is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Washington.

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#6

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA

Carnegie Mellon University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer software and applications programs. Carnegie Mellon is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pittsburgh.

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#7

Robert Morris University

Moon Township, PA

Robert Morris University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer software and applications programs. Located in the suburb of Moon Township, RMU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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Pittsburgh Technical College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the rural area of Oakdale, Pittsburgh Technical College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that computer software majors at Pittsburgh Technical College take out is $17,832. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $211.

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Borough of Manhattan Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the large city of New York, BMCC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#10

New York Institute of Technology

Old Westbury, NY

New York Institute of Technology came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Old Westbury, NYIT is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

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#11

LaGuardia Community College

Long Island City, NY

LaGuardia Community College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large city of Long Island City, LaGuardia is a public college with a large student population.

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#12

Wilmington University

New Castle, DE

Wilmington University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for computer software and applications students. It came in at #12 on the list. Wilmington University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of New Castle.

The average amount in student loans that computer software majors at Wilmington University take out is $28,373.

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Rowan College of South Jersey Gloucester Campus came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Sewell, RCSJ is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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With a ranking of #14, Harrisburg Area Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer software and applications students. Located in the small city of Harrisburg, HACC is a public school with a large student population.

Computer Software majors at HACC take out an average of $24,160 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#15

Touro College

New York, NY

Touro College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for computer software and applications students. It came in at #15 on the list. Located in the city of New York, Touro is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional popular schools for Computer Software Applications students in the Middle Atlantic Region that almost earned our Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region award.

Rank College Location
16 Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA
16 Hudson Valley Community College Troy, NY
18 Rowan University Glassboro, NJ
19 University of Baltimore Baltimore, MD
20 Hunter Business School Levittown, NY
21 Stockton University Galloway, NJ

Best Computer Software & Applications Colleges by State

Explore the best computer software and applications colleges 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 26 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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