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2023 Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in Idaho

8 Colleges
$42,978 Avg Salary
$15,649 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Software & Applications School for You

Computer Software & Applications is one of the most popular subjects to study in Idaho. With 162 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 3rd out of all the majors we track in the state.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for computer science students. 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.

The Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in Idaho ranking is one of many tools that Computer Science Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in Idaho to see which 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 Colleges.

Our analysis found Brigham Young University - Idaho to be the most popular school for computer software and applications students who want to pursue a degree in Idaho. Located in the town of Rexburg, BYU - I is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that computer software majors at BYU - I take out is $15,649.

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The excellent programs at College of Western Idaho helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer software and applications schools in Idaho. Located in the rural area of Nampa, CWI is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Full Computer Software & Applications at College of Western Idaho Report

#3

College of Southern Idaho

Twin Falls, ID

Out of the 8 schools in Idaho that were part of this year’s ranking, College of Southern Idaho landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the town of Twin Falls, College of Southern Idaho is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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The excellent programs at Lewis - Clark State College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer software and applications schools in Idaho. Lewis - Clark State College is a small public school located in the small city of Lewiston.

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#5

College of Eastern Idaho

Idaho Falls, ID

Out of the 8 schools in Idaho that were part of this year’s ranking, College of Eastern Idaho landed the # 5 spot on the list. CEI is a small public school located in the small city of Idaho Falls.

Full Computer Software & Applications at College of Eastern Idaho Report

#6

North Idaho College

Coeur d'Alene, ID

North Idaho College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in Idaho ranking. Located in the city of Coeur d'Alene, NIC is a public college with a small student population.

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Northwest Nazarene University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in Idaho ranking. NNU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Nampa.

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#7

Idaho State University

Pocatello, ID

Idaho State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for computer software and applications students. It came in at #7 on the list. ISU is a large public school located in the city of Pocatello.

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Best Computer Software & Applications Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region

Explore all the Most Popular Computer Software & Applications Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Montana 3
Wyoming 0
Colorado 156
Utah 932

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 8 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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