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Computer Software Applications Schools in Tennessee

In 2020-2021, 219 students earned their Computer Software degrees in TN.

As a degree choice, Computer Software Applications is the 3rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Computer Software Applications Majors in Tennessee

Computer Software majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 100
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 100
Master’s Degree 64
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 30
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 30
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 30
Bachelor’s Degree 24
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Tennessee, a computer software major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer software majors in Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 7.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.4%
  • White: 59.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 13.2%
  • Other Races: 6.4%
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Jobs for Computer Software Applications Grads in Tennessee

In this state, there are 17,100 people employed in jobs related to a computer software degree, compared to 1,647,460 nationwide.

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Wages for Computer Software Applications Jobs in Tennessee

A typical salary for a computer software grad in the state is $78,650, compared to a typical salary of $89,580 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Tennessee that offer computer software degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
10,272 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. A typical student attending Austin Peay State University will pay a net price of $14,845.

#2

Union University

Jackson
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
3,071 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 60%. This private school has an average net price of $29,990. The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at Union.

#3

Lipscomb University

Nashville
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,884 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 2.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

#4

Belmont University

Nashville
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
8,204 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,489. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
3,968 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $16,258. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. In their early career, TNU grads earn an average salary of $40,702.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
289 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.33 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $24,716 after earning their degree at this institution.

Computer Software Applications Careers in TN

Some of the careers computer software majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 53% $88,910
Web Developers 27% $58,060
Computer and Information Research Scientists 25% $105,800
Database Administrators 23% $77,690
Graphic Designers 16% $46,500
Multimedia Artists and Animators 11% $60,010
Computer Programmers 10% $77,490

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to computer software.

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Computer Science 820
Computer Information Systems 754
Computer Systems Analysis 75
Information Technology 37
Information Science 11
Other Computer Sciences 7
Computer Systems Networking 2

View all majors related to Computer Software Applications

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