by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 4 schools in Massachusetts to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of computer software & applications. Combined, these schools handed out 556 bachelor's degrees in computer software & applications to qualified students.
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The computer software bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of bachelor's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their bachelor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for computer software & applications students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Computer Software & Applications Bachelor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in computer software & applications.
Wellesley College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in computer software & applications. Located in the large suburb of Wellesley, Wellesley is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in computer software & applications from Wellesley College
It's difficult to beat Northeastern University if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in computer software & applications. Northeastern is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Boston.More information about a bachelor’s in computer software & applications from Northeastern University
Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a good option for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in computer software & applications. WPI is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Worcester.
Bachelor's recipients from the computer software & applications major at Worcester Polytechnic Institute make $33,412 above the average college grad with the same degree when they enter the workforce.
More information about a bachelor’s in computer software & applications from Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Berklee College of Music is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in computer software & applications. Located in the large city of Boston, Berklee College of Music is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
Bachelor's students who receive their degree from the computer software program make an average of $19,370 for their early career.
More information about a bachelor’s in computer software & applications from Berklee College of MusicExplore all the Best Computer Software & Applications Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 183 | 22 |
| New Hampshire | 157 | 159 |
| Rhode Island | 157 | 106 |
| Maine | 156 | 1 |
| Vermont | 155 | 46 |
One of 10 majors within the Computer & Information Sciences area of study, Computer Software & Applications has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Computer Software & Media Applications | 483 |
| Data Modeling/Warehousing & Database Administration | 67 |
| Computer Graphics | 4 |
| Web & Multimedia Design | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 2,857 |
| Computer Information Systems | 1,083 |
| Information Science | 295 |
| Information Technology | 74 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 30 |
| Computer Programming | 2 |