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2023 Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in Massachusetts

21 Colleges
$45,606 Avg Salary
$24,768 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Software & Applications 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 Schools in Massachusetts ranking is one of many tools that Computer Science Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 21 schools in Massachusetts 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 following schools top our list of the Most Popular Computer Software & Applications Colleges.

Our analysis found Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network to be the most popular school for computer software and applications students who want to pursue a degree in Massachusetts. Located in the large city of Boston, Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Berklee College of Music. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in Massachusetts list. Berklee College of Music is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Boston.

The average amount in student loans that computer software majors at Berklee College of Music take out is $26,000. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $783, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northeastern University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the city of Boston, Northeastern is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

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#4

Boston University

Boston, MA

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Boston University is a great place for computer software and applications students. Boston U is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Boston.

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The excellent programs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer software and applications schools in Massachusetts. Located in the medium-sized city of Worcester, WPI is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

On average, computer software graduates from WPI take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Quinsigamond Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in Massachusetts list. Quinsigamond Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Worcester.

After completing their degree, computer software graduates from Quinsigamond Community College carry an average student debt load of $14,750.

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#7

Wellesley College

Wellesley, MA

With a ranking of #7, Wellesley College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer software and applications students. Located in the suburb of Wellesley, Wellesley is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Computer Software majors at Wellesley take out an average of $11,100 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Mount Wachusett Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in Massachusetts list. MWCC is a small public school located in the rural area of Gardner.

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#9

Brandeis University

Waltham, MA

Brandeis University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for computer software and applications students. It came in at #9 on the list. Brandeis is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Waltham.

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With a ranking of #10, Bunker Hill Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer software and applications students. BHCC is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Boston.

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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 21 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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