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2024 Best Computer Software & Applications Schools in the New England Region

15 Colleges in the New England Region
1,831 Computer Software Degrees Awarded
$37,996 Avg Early-Career Salary
Computer Software & Applications is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #84 most popular degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 15 schools in the New England Region to determine which ones were the best for computer software & applications students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,831 degrees in computer software & applications during the 2021-2022 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Computer Software & Applications School

Best Computer Software & Applications Schools in the New England Region The computer software program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Computer Software & Applications rankings. For our Best Overall Computer Software & Applications School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Computer Software & Applications Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Computer Software
Bachelor's Degrees in Computer Software
Master's Degrees in Computer Software

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Computer Software & Applications Schools in the New England Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Computer Software & Applications in the New England Region

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the computer software degree levels they offer.

10 Top New England Region Schools in Computer Software

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In MA
129 Computer Software Degrees Awarded

Boston University is a good choice for students interested in a degree in computer software & applications. Located in the city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #54 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Boston U is a great university overall.

There were roughly 129 computer software & applications students who graduated with this degree at Boston U in the most recent year we have data available.

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Wellesley crest
Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$70,490 Median Starting Salary

Wellesley College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in computer software & applications. Wellesley is a small private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of Wellesley. A Best Colleges rank of #88 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Wellesley is a great college overall.

There were about 22 computer software & applications students who graduated with this degree at Wellesley in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the computer software & applications program at Wellesley College get $32,494 more than the average graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In MA
137 Computer Software Degrees Awarded

Northeastern University is a great choice for students interested in a degree in computer software & applications. Located in the large city of Boston, Northeastern is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #59 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Northeastern is a great university overall.

There were roughly 137 computer software & applications students who graduated with this degree at Northeastern in the most recent year we have data available.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
10th Most Popular In MA
43.8% Growth in Graduates

It's hard to beat Bunker Hill Community College if you wish to pursue a degree in computer software & applications. BHCC is a moderately-sized public college located in the city of Boston. A Best Colleges rank of #293 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means BHCC is a great college overall.

There were roughly 16 computer software & applications students who graduated with this degree at BHCC in the most recent year we have data available.

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5
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
$40,930 Median Starting Salary
$24,656 Median Student Debt

Located in the midsize city of Worcester, WPI is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #53 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means WPI is a great school overall.

There were about 23 computer software & applications students who graduated with this degree at WPI in the most recent year we have data available. Those computer software & applications students who get their degree from Worcester Polytechnic Institute receive $2,934 more than the standard computer software grad.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In MA
20.0% Growth in Graduates

Brandeis is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Waltham. A Best Colleges rank of #99 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Brandeis is a great university overall.

There were about 15 computer software & applications students who graduated with this degree at Brandeis in the most recent year we have data available.

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Champlain College
Burlington, VT
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
33 Computer Software Degrees Awarded
$41,964 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Burlington, Champlain is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 3rd out of 11 colleges for overall quality in the state of Vermont.

There were about 33 computer software & applications students who graduated with this degree at Champlain in the most recent data year. Those computer software & applications students who get their degree from Champlain College receive $3,968 more than the typical computer software graduate.

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8
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
$17,405 Median Starting Salary
$19,235 Median Student Debt

Quinsigamond Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the midsize city of Worcester. This college ranks 42nd out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.

There were roughly 23 computer software & applications students who graduated with this degree at Quinsigamond Community College in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the computer software program state that they receive average early career wages of $17,405.

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Quinnipiac is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Hamden. This university ranks 6th out of 28 schools for overall quality in the state of Connecticut.More information about a degree in computer software & applications from Quinnipiac University

9
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In MA

Located in the rural area of Gardner, MWCC is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 53rd out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.

There were approximately 13 computer software & applications students who graduated with this degree at MWCC in the most recent data year.

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Best Computer Software & Applications Colleges by State

Explore the best computer software & applications schools for a specific state in the New England Region .

StateCollegesDegrees Awarded
Massachusetts3011,076
Connecticut24139
New Hampshire210361
Maine2024
Rhode Island200117
Vermont19452

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Computer Software & Applications is one of 10 different types of Computer & Information Sciences programs to choose from.

Computer Software Concentrations

MajorAnnual Graduates
Data Modeling/Warehousing & Database Administration745
Other Computer Software & Media Applications628
Computer Graphics364
Web & Multimedia Design94

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Majors Similar to Computer Software

Related MajorAnnual Graduates
Computer Science5,693
Computer Information Systems4,719
Information Technology2,124
Information Science749
Computer Programming328
Computer Systems Networking154
Data Processing108
Computer Systems Analysis53
Other Computer & Information Sciences47
Data Entry10

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