by our College Data Analytics TeamOther Computer Software & Media Applications was the 416th most popular major in the 2020-2021 school year. Colleges in the United States reported awarding 1,438 degrees in this year alone. This represents a 2.2% increase in computer software and media applications degrees awarded over the prior year's total of 1,407.
This year's Best Other Computer Software & Media Applications Schools ranking compares 22 of them to identify the best overall programs in the country. Continue reading to check out one of our many unbiased rankings of computer software and media applications programs later in this article.
New students will need to have completed high school or a GED program and each school will have their own minimum GPA and SAT/ACT test requirements. Once you obtain your degree, additional computer software and media applications certifications required to pursue a career in this field.
There are various different levels of computer software and media applications degrees. You can spend many years getting as high as a in other computer software and media applications to something that takes less time like a . How long it takes to complete some common computer software and media applications degree levels is shown below.
| Degree | Credit Requirements | Typical Program Length |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 60-70 credits | 2 years |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 120 credits | 4 years |
| Master’s Degree | 50-70 credits | 1-3 years |
| Doctorate | Program required coursework including thesis or dissertation | At least 4 years |
As you might expect, salaries for computer software and media applications graduates vary depending on the level of education that was acquired.
Other Computer Software & Media Applications is one of 4 different types of Computer Software & Applications programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Web & Multimedia Design | 5,300 |
| Data Modeling/Warehousing & Database Administration | 3,756 |
| Computer Graphics | 2,988 |
| Modeling, Virtual Environments & Simulation | 854 |
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