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2023 Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Middle Atlantic Region

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Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Middle Atlantic Region

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. College Factual has developed its “Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

In 2020-2021, 14,336 people earned their degree in computer software and applications, making the major the 84th most popular in the United States. In 2019-2020, computer software and applications graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $39,619 and had an average of $33,819 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Middle Atlantic region, there were 2,202 computer software and applications graduates with average earnings and debt of $42,086 and $31,312 respectively.

This year’s “Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking looked at 77 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in computer software and applications. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have one of the most popular computer software and applications programs in the United States.

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Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Middle Atlantic Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for middle atlantic region computer software students.

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School of Visual Arts
New York, New York

Out of the 77 schools in the Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, School of Visual Arts landed the #1 spot on the list. This small school is located in New York, New York, and it awarded 307 ’s computer software degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read more about Computer Software & Applications at School of Visual Arts

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The New School
New York, New York

Out of the 77 schools in the Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, The New School landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in New York, New York, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 230 diplomas to qualified ’s computer software students in 2020-2021.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read full report on Computer Software & Applications at The New School

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New York University
New York, New York

Out of the 77 schools in the Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, New York University landed the #3 spot on the list. New York University is a large private not-for-profit school situated in New York, New York. It awarded 187 ’s computer software degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 90%.

Full NYU Computer Software & Applications Report

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Rochester Institute of Technology. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in Rochester, New York, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 255 diplomas to qualified ’s computer software students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%.

Full Rochester Institute of Technology Computer Software & Applications Report

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George Washington University
Washington, District of Columbia

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend George Washington University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. This large school is located in Washington, District of Columbia, and it awarded 106 ’s computer software degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.3% 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 88%.

Read more about Computer Software & Applications at George Washington University

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Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Carnegie Mellon University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Carnegie Mellon is a private not-for-profit institution located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 74 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 5 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 excellent freshman retention rate of 96%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.7% 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 Carnegie Mellon

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Robert Morris University
Moon Township, Pennsylvania

Robert Morris University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in Moon Township, Pennsylvania, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 65 degrees to qualified ’s computer software students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full RMU Computer Software & Applications Report

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Pittsburgh Technical College
Oakdale, Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh Technical College landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Oakdale, Pennsylvania is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s computer software degrees to 61 students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Computer Software & Applications at Pittsburgh Technical College

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Borough of Manhattan Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. BMCC is located in New York, New York and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 56 ’s computer software degrees to qualified students.

Read more about Computer Software & Applications at Borough of Manhattan Community College

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New York Institute of Technology
Old Westbury, New York

New York Institute of Technology came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. New York Institute of Technology is located in Old Westbury, New York and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 44 ’s computer software degrees to qualified students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full New York Institute of Technology Computer Software & Applications Report

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LaGuardia Community College
Long Island City, New York

LaGuardia Community College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #11. LaGuardia is located in Long Island City, New York and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 42 ’s computer software degrees to qualified students.

Read full report on Computer Software & Applications at LaGuardia

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Wilmington University
New Castle, Delaware

Wilmington University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Wilmington University is a private not-for-profit institution located in New Castle, Delaware. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 35 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Computer Software & Applications at Wilmington University

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Rowan College of South Jersey Gloucester Campus landed the #13 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. RCSJ is a medium-sized public school situated in Sewell, New Jersey. It awarded 35 ’s computer software degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Computer Software & Applications at Rowan College of South Jersey Gloucester Campus

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Touro College
New York, New York

Touro College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #14. Touro is a private not-for-profit institution located in New York, New York. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 30 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 90%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read full report on Computer Software & Applications at Touro College

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Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

With a ranking of #15, Harrisburg Area Community College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. HACC is located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 34 ’s computer software degrees to qualified students.

Full HACC Computer Software & Applications Report

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Hudson Valley Community College ranked #16 on this year’s Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. This medium-sized school is located in Troy, New York, and it awarded 28 ’s computer software degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Computer Software & Applications at HVCC

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Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Duquesne University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #16. Duquesne is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It awarded 28 ’s computer software degrees in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.3% 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%.

Read more about Computer Software & Applications at Duquesne

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Rowan University
Glassboro, New Jersey

Rowan University ranked #18 on this year’s Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Rowan University is located in Glassboro, New Jersey and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 27 ’s computer software degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.6% 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 Rowan Computer Software & Applications Report

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Stockton University
Galloway, New Jersey

Stockton University ranked #19 on this year’s Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. This medium-sized school is located in Galloway, New Jersey, and it awarded 22 ’s computer software degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 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.

Read more about Computer Software & Applications at Stockton University

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Marist College
Poughkeepsie, New York

Marist College landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in Poughkeepsie, New York, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 20 diplomas to qualified ’s computer software students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 88%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full Marist College Computer Software & Applications Report

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Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania College of Technology ranked #21 on this year’s Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Penn College is a small public school situated in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. It awarded 19 ’s computer software degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Computer Software & Applications at Pennsylvania College of Technology

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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #21. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s computer software degrees to 19 students in 2020-2021.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 95%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full UPenn Computer Software & Applications Report

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Pace University - New York
New York, New York

Pace University - New York ranked #23 on this year’s Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in New York, New York, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 18 degrees to qualified ’s computer software students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Pace University - New York Computer Software & Applications Report

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University of Baltimore
Baltimore, Maryland

University of Baltimore ranked #24 on this year’s Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. UB is located in Baltimore, Maryland and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 26 ’s computer software degrees to qualified students.

Read full report on Computer Software & Applications at University of Baltimore

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New York City College of Technology ranked #25 on this year’s Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. New York City College of Technology is a fairly large public school situated in Brooklyn, New York. It awarded 13 ’s computer software degrees in 2020-2021.

Full New York City College of Technology Computer Software & Applications Report

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