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2023 Most Popular Computer Software Applications Undergraduate Certificate Schools

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Finding the Best Computer Software & Applications Undergraduate Certificate School for You

In 2020-2021, 14,336 computer software and applications students received their degrees and certificates, making the major the #5 most popular in the country.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which computer science program is right for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Computer Science Degree Search has created its Most Popular Computer Software Applications Undergraduate Certificate Schools ranking. Our analysis looked at 251 schools in the United States to see which undergraduate certificate 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 Undergraduate Certificate Colleges.

#1

Visible Music College

Memphis, TN

Our 2023 rankings named Visible Music College the most popular school in the United States for computer software and applications students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large city of Memphis, Visible Music College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

About 32% of the students majoring in computer software at the school are women while 68% are male.

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The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at Florida Institute of Recording Sound and Technology helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer software and applications schools in the United States. Located in the large suburb of Orlando, F.I.R.S.T. Institute is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Women make up 29% of the computer software majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that computer software majors at F.I.R.S.T. Institute take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $15,703.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Florida Institute of Recording Sound and Technology Report

The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at DeVry University - Illinois helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer software and applications schools in the United States. DeVry University - Illinois is a very large private for-profit school located in the city of Chicago.

Of the 70 students majoring in computer software at DeVry University - Illinois, 50% are male and 50% are female.

On average, computer software graduates from DeVry University - Illinois take out $23,373 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

Full Computer Software & Applications at DeVry University - Illinois Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Academy of Interactive Entertainment. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Software Applications Undergraduate Certificate Schools list. Located in the city of Seattle, AIE - Seattle is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Women make up 36% of the computer software majors at the school.

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#5

Universidad del Este

Carolina, PR

Out of the 251 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Universidad del Este landed the # 5 spot on the list. UNE is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Carolina.

Women make up 37% of the computer software majors at the school.

Computer Software majors at UNE take out an average of $6,811 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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#6

Davis Technical College

Kaysville, UT

Davis Technical College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Software Applications Undergraduate Certificate Schools ranking. Located in the suburb of Kaysville, Davis Tech is a public school with a small student population.

About 58% of the students majoring in computer software at the school are women while 42% are male.

Computer Software majors at Davis Tech take out an average of $14,682 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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#7

Orange Coast College

Costa Mesa, CA

Orange Coast College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Software Applications Undergraduate Certificate Schools ranking. Orange Coast College is a large public school located in the medium-sized city of Costa Mesa.

Of the 27 students majoring in computer software at Orange Coast College, 56% are male and 44% are female.

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Minneapolis Community and Technical College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate computer software and applications programs. Located in the city of Minneapolis, Minneapolis Community and Technical College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

About 74% of the students majoring in computer software at the school are women while 26% are male.

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With a ranking of #7, College of Western Idaho did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer software and applications students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the rural area of Nampa, CWI is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 27 students majoring in computer software at CWI, 85% are male and 15% are female.

Full Computer Software & Applications at College of Western Idaho Report

#10

Hunter Business School

Levittown, NY

Hunter Business School ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Software Applications Undergraduate Certificate Schools list. Hunter Business School is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Levittown.

About 24% of the students majoring in computer software at the school are women while 76% are male.

On average, computer software graduates from Hunter Business School take out $11,527 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Hunter Business School Report

#11

Digital Film Academy

New York, NY

Digital Film Academy landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate computer software and applications programs. Digital Film Center is a small private for-profit school located in the city of New York.

Of the 19 students majoring in computer software at Digital Film Center, 89% are male and 11% are female.

Computer Software majors at Digital Film Center take out an average of $21,626 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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Berklee College of Music came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Software Applications Undergraduate Certificate Schools ranking. Located in the large city of Boston, Berklee College of Music is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

Of the 19 students majoring in computer software at Berklee College of Music, 63% are male and 37% are female.

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#13

Gwinnett Technical College

Lawrenceville, GA

Gwinnett Technical College ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Software Applications Undergraduate Certificate Schools list. GTC is a medium-sized public school located in the large suburb of Lawrenceville.

Of the 17 students majoring in computer software at GTC, 35% are male and 65% are female.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Gwinnett Technical College Report

#13

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, IN

Ivy Tech Community College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate computer software and applications programs. Located in the large city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a public college with a very large student population.

About 41% of the students majoring in computer software at the school are women while 59% are male.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Ivy Tech Community College Report

#13

Boston University

Boston, MA

With a ranking of #13, Boston University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer software and applications students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 17 students majoring in computer software at Boston U, 47% are male and 53% are female.

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#13

Dixie Technical College

Saint George, UT

Dixie Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer software and applications students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #13 on the list. Dixie Tech is a small public school located in the small city of Saint George.

Of the 17 students majoring in computer software at Dixie Tech, 53% are male and 47% are female.

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#13

Klamath Community College

Klamath Falls, OR

With a ranking of #13, Klamath Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer software and applications students working on their undergraduate certificate. Klamath Community College is a small public school located in the town of Klamath Falls.

Women make up 24% of the computer software majors at the school.

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With a ranking of #13, Terra State Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer software and applications students working on their undergraduate certificate. Terra Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Fremont.

Of the 17 students majoring in computer software at Terra Community College, 65% are male and 35% are female.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Terra State Community College Report

Orange Technical College - Winter Park Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer software and applications students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #19 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Winter Park, OTC Winter Park is a public school with a small student population.

Women make up 25% of the computer software majors at the school.

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South Mountain Community College ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Software Applications Undergraduate Certificate Schools list. South Mountain Community College is a small public school located in the large city of Phoenix.

Of the 15 students majoring in computer software at South Mountain Community College, 67% are male and 33% are female.

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#20

Leeward Community College

Pearl City, HI

Leeward Community College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate computer software and applications programs. Leeward CC is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Pearl City.

Women make up 53% of the computer software majors at the school.

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Academy of Interactive Entertainment did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer software and applications students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #22 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Lafayette, AIE - Lafayette is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

About 7% of the students majoring in computer software at the school are women while 93% are male.

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Bridgerland Technical College landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate computer software and applications programs. Bridgerland ATC is a small public school located in the small city of Logan.

Of the 14 students majoring in computer software at Bridgerland ATC, 57% are male and 43% are female.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Bridgerland Technical College Report

With a ranking of #22, Tulsa Technology Center did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer software and applications students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the city of Tulsa, Tulsa Tech is a public school with a small student population.

Of the 14 students majoring in computer software at Tulsa Tech, 64% are male and 36% are female.

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#22

College of Southern Idaho

Twin Falls, ID

College of Southern Idaho landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate computer software and applications programs. Located in the remote town of Twin Falls, College of Southern Idaho is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Women make up 57% of the computer software majors at the school.

Full Computer Software & Applications at College of Southern Idaho Report

#27

Broward College

Fort Lauderdale, FL
#27

Portland Community College

Portland, OR
#32

Joliet Junior College

Joliet, IL
#34

Skagit Valley College

Mount Vernon, WA
#36

Antelope Valley College

Lancaster, CA
#36

El Centro College

Dallas, TX

Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Computer Software Applications Undergraduate Certificate Schools award.

Rank College Location
42 Moraine Park Technical College Fond du Lac, WI
42 Atlantic Technical College Coconut Creek, FL
44 Francis Tuttle Technology Center Oklahoma City, OK
44 Manatee Technical College Bradenton, FL
44 Everett Community College Everett, WA
44 ICPR Junior College - Arecibo Arecibo, PR
48 Rio Salado College Tempe, AZ
48 Chaffey College Rancho Cucamonga, CA
48 Scottsdale Community College Scottsdale, AZ
48 William T McFatter Technical College Davie, FL
48 ICPR Junior College - Mayaguez Mayaguez, PR
48 Regis University Denver, CO
48 Ace Institute of Technology New York, NY
48 Heartland Community College Normal, IL

Computer Software & Applications by Region

View the Most Popular Computer Software Applications Undergraduate Certificate Schools for a specific region near you.

Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes

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 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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