by our College Data Analytics Team
When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Schools Highly Focused on Computer Software Major” ranking is part of that endeavor.
In 2021-2022, 14,312 people earned their degree in computer software & applications, making the major the 84th most popular in the United States. In , computer software & applications graduates who were awarded their degree in , earned an average of $40,420 and had an average of $31,513 in loans still to pay off.
This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Computer Software Major” ranking analyzed 516 colleges that offered a degree in computer software & applications. This a ranking of the schools where the largest percentage of students has enrolled in computer software & applications.
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The computer software school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we’ve developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of “Schools Highly Focused on Computer Software Major”.
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The following schools top our list of the Best “Schools Highly Focused on Computer Software Major”.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Atlantic University College. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer Software Major list. Atlantic University College is located in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 141 ’s computer software degrees to qualified students.
Full Atlantic University College Computer Software & Applications Report
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Academy of Interactive Entertainment. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer Software Major list. Academy of Interactive Entertainment is a private not-for-profit institution located in Lafayette, Louisiana. The school has a small population, and it awarded 45 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Full Academy of Interactive Entertainment Computer Software & Applications Report
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Neumont College of Computer Science. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer Software Major list. Located in Salt Lake City, Utah, this small private for-profit school awarded 34 diplomas to qualified ’s computer software students in 2021-2022.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.2% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read more about Computer Software & Applications at Neumont College of Computer Science
Out of the 516 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Computer Software Major that were part of this year’s ranking, School of Visual Arts landed the #4 spot on the list. SVA is a small school located in New York, New York that handed out 309 ’s computer software degrees in 2021-2022.
The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.2% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Out of the 516 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Computer Software Major that were part of this year’s ranking, Academy of Art University landed the #5 spot on the list. Academy of Art University is located in San Francisco, California and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 351 ’s computer software degrees to qualified students.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Computer Software & Applications at Academy of Art University
Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer Software Major ranking, coming in at #6. Lakewood, Colorado is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out ’s computer software degrees to 41 students in 2021-2022.
The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
With a ranking of #7, Berklee College of Music did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer Software Major list. This medium-sized school is located in Boston, Massachusetts, and it awarded 424 ’s computer software degrees in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.
Full Berklee College of Music Computer Software & Applications Report
Cogswell College ranked #8 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Computer Software Major list. San Jose, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out ’s computer software degrees to 17 students in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Full Cogswell College Computer Software & Applications Report
New England College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer Software Major ranking, coming in at #9. NEC is a small school located in Henniker, New Hampshire that handed out 113 ’s computer software degrees in 2021-2022.
The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Computer Software & Applications at New England College
The Art Institute of Virginia Beach came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Computer Software Major ranking. The Art Institute of Virginia Beach is a private for-profit institution located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 2 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Read full report on Computer Software & Applications at Ai Virginia Beach
Los Angeles Pacific College landed the #11 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer Software Major ranking. This small school is located in Los Angeles, California, and it awarded 12 ’s computer software degrees in 2021-2022.
Read more about Computer Software & Applications at Los Angeles Pacific College
Beacon College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer Software Major ranking, coming in at #12. Beacon College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Leesburg, Florida. The school has a small population, and it awarded 13 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
With a ranking of #13, The Art Institute of Austin did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer Software Major list. Located in Bastrop, Texas, this small private for-profit school awarded 2 degrees to qualified ’s computer software students in 2021-2022.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.2% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Florida Polytechnic University landed the #14 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer Software Major ranking. Florida Polytechnic University is a public institution located in Lakeland, Florida. The school has a small population, and it awarded 0 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.2% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read full report on Computer Software & Applications at Florida Polytechnic University
AI Miami International University of Art and Design ranked #15 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Computer Software Major list. Miami, Florida is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out ’s computer software degrees to 13 students in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
With a ranking of #16, The Art Institute of San Antonio did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer Software Major list. Ai San Antonio is a small private for-profit school situated in San Antonio, Texas. It awarded 4 ’s computer software degrees in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Computer Software & Applications at The Art Institute of San Antonio
The Art Institute of Atlanta did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer Software Major ranking, coming in at #17. The Art Institute of Atlanta is a small school located in Atlanta, Georgia that handed out 12 ’s computer software degrees in 2021-2022.
With a ranking of #18, Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer Software Major list. Boston, Massachusetts is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s computer software degrees to 455 students in 2021-2022.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Rhode Island School of Design came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Computer Software Major ranking. Rhode Island School of Design is located in Providence, Rhode Island and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 62 ’s computer software degrees to qualified students.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 95%. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Full Rhode Island School of Design Computer Software & Applications Report
The Art Institute of Dallas landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer Software Major ranking. This small school is located in Dallas, Texas, and it awarded 8 ’s computer software degrees in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Computer Software & Applications at The Art Institute of Dallas
With a ranking of #21, Pittsburgh Technical College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer Software Major list. Pittsburgh Technical College is located in Oakdale, Pennsylvania and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 63 ’s computer software degrees to qualified students.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Full Pittsburgh Technical College Computer Software & Applications Report
DigiPen Institute of Technology ranked #22 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Computer Software Major list. Digipen is a small private for-profit school situated in Redmond, Washington. It awarded 36 ’s computer software degrees in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Full DigiPen Institute of Technology Computer Software & Applications Report
With a ranking of #23, The New School did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer Software Major list. Located in New York, New York, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 286 degrees to qualified ’s computer software students in 2021-2022.
The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.1% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read more about Computer Software & Applications at The New School
With a ranking of #25, Dakota State University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer Software Major list. Located in Madison, South Dakota, this small public school awarded 40 diplomas to qualified ’s computer software students in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Full Dakota State University Computer Software & Applications Report
Not only did these schools make the top 50 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:
While not in the ’top 50’, these schools make the top 15% of this year’s ranking:
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Stark State College | North Canton, OH |
| 52 | Sessions College for Professional Design | Tempe, AZ |
| 53 | The Art Institute of Houston | Houston, TX |
| 54 | Nossi College of Art | Nashville, TN |
| 55 | New York Institute of Technology | Old Westbury, NY |
| 56 | Bellevue College | Bellevue, WA |
| 57 | Lansdale School of Business | North Wales, PA |
| 58 | Aquinas College Michigan | Grand Rapids, MI |
| 59 | George Mason University | Fairfax, VA |
| 60 | Southern Arkansas University Tech | Camden, AR |
| 61 | Purdue University - Main Campus | West Lafayette, IN |
| 62 | North Central State College | Mansfield, OH |
| 63 | DePaul University | Chicago, IL |
| 64 | Sullivan University | Louisville, KY |
| 65 | Peninsula College | Port Angeles, WA |
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 66 | Central Ohio Technical College | Newark, OH |
| 67 | Butler County Community College | Butler, PA |
| 68 | Minneapolis Community and Technical College | Minneapolis, MN |
| 69 | Austin Peay State University | Clarksville, TN |
| 70 | South Mountain Community College | Phoenix, AZ |
| 71 | Northwest Iowa Community College | Sheldon, IA |
| 72 | Frontier Community College | Fairfield, IL |
| 73 | Eastern Washington University | Cheney, WA |
| 74 | Lewis - Clark State College | Lewiston, ID |
| 75 | Carroll Community College | Westminster, MD |
| 76 | Johnson & Wales University - Providence | Providence, RI |
| 77 | Hudson Valley Community College | Troy, NY |
| 78 | DeVry University - Pennsylvania | Ft. Washington, PA |
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