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2023 Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in Virginia

24 Colleges
$44,161 Avg Salary
$39,202 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 Virginia. With 354 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 5th 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. 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 Virginia ranking is one of many tools that Computer Science Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 24 schools in Virginia 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.

Check out the computer software programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Virginia.

#1

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

Our analysis found George Mason University to be the most popular school for computer software and applications students who want to pursue a degree in Virginia. GMU is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Fairfax.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Virginia - Main Campus is a great place for computer software and applications students. University of Virginia is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Charlottesville.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northern Virginia Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in Virginia list. Located in the large suburb of Annandale, Northern Virginia Community College is a public school with a very large student population.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means The Art Institute of Virginia Beach is a great place for computer software and applications students. Located in the city of Virginia Beach, Ai Virginia Beach is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, computer software graduates from Ai Virginia Beach carry an average student debt load of $35,975. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $328.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Thomas Nelson Community College is a great place for computer software and applications students. TNCC is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Hampton.

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#6

Radford University

Radford, VA

Radford University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in Virginia list. Located in the small suburb of Radford, Radford is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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#7

Piedmont Virginia Community College

Charlottesville, VA

With a ranking of #7, Piedmont Virginia Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer software and applications students. PVCC is a small public school located in the suburb of Charlottesville.

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Tidewater Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in Virginia ranking. Located in the city of Norfolk, Tidewater Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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Virginia Western Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in Virginia list. Located in the medium-sized city of Roanoke, Virginia Western Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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#9

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Software Applications Schools in Virginia list. Liberty University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lynchburg.

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Best Computer Software & Applications Colleges in the Southeast Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Louisiana 36
West Virginia 39
Georgia 154
Tennessee 89
North Carolina 297
Mississippi 11
Arkansas 62
Alabama 5
Florida 500
South Carolina 14
Kentucky 44

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 24 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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