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2025 Best Computer Software & Applications Schools in the Southeast Region

23 Colleges in the Southeast Region
2,803 Computer Software Degrees Awarded
$51,565 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.

College Factual looked at 23 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Computer Software & Applications Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 2,803 degrees in computer software & applications to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Computer Software & Applications School

Best Computer Software & Applications Schools in the Southeast 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
Doctor's Degrees in Computer Software

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 the Best Computer Software & Applications Schools in the Southeast Region. 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 Southeast 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 Southeast Region Schools in Computer Software

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In GA
4.0% Growth in Graduates

Any student pursuing a degree in computer software & applications has to look into Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus. Georgia Tech is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Atlanta. A Best Colleges rank of #19 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Georgia Tech is a great school overall.

There were about 25 computer software & applications students who graduated with this degree at Georgia Tech in the most recent data year.

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2
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
115 Computer Software Degrees Awarded
$115,689 Median Starting Salary

It's hard to beat North Carolina State University if you want to pursue a degree in computer software & applications. Located in the large city of Raleigh, NC State is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #122 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means NC State is a great university overall.

There were roughly 115 computer software & applications students who graduated with this degree at NC State in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the computer software & applications major at North Carolina State University get $64,124 more than the standard graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

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Masters Degree Type
MS in Information Technology - Software Application Development Program Name

Learn to manage the development process for a software program with this specialized online master's from Southern New Hampshire University.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
153 Computer Software Degrees Awarded
$126,908 Median Starting Salary

George Mason University is a good decision for students pursuing a degree in computer software & applications. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #92 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means GMU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 153 computer software & applications students who graduated with this degree at GMU in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the computer software & applications major at George Mason University get $75,343 above the standard college graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

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Valencia College crest
Valencia College
Orlando, FL
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
315 Computer Software Degrees Awarded
19.0% Growth in Graduates

Valencia College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in computer software & applications. Valencia College is a fairly large public college located in the city of Orlando. A Best Colleges rank of #130 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Valencia College is a great college overall.

There were roughly 315 computer software & applications students who graduated with this degree at Valencia College in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the computer software program earn around $32,099 in the first couple years of their career.

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Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In FL
103 Computer Software Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Fort Lauderdale, BC is a public college with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #291 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means BC is a great college overall.

There were roughly 103 computer software & applications students who graduated with this degree at BC in the most recent year we have data available.

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6
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In FL

HCC is a very large public college located in the city of Tampa. A Best Colleges rank of #247 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means HCC is a great college overall.

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

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GTC crest
Gwinnett Technical College
Lawrenceville, GA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In GA
38 Computer Software Degrees Awarded

GTC is a moderately-sized public college located in the large suburb of Lawrenceville. A Best Colleges rank of #305 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means GTC is a great college overall.

There were approximately 38 computer software & applications students who graduated with this degree at GTC in the most recent year we have data available.

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Associates Degree Type
AS in Computer Science Program Name

Learn the applied programming skills needed to fill in-demand tech roles when you earn your online AS in Computer Science at Southern New Hampshire University.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In FL

Palm Beach State College is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Lake Worth. A Best Colleges rank of #258 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Palm Beach State College is a great college overall.

There were about 29 computer software & applications students who graduated with this degree at Palm Beach State College in the most recent year we have data available.

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9
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
10th Most Popular In FL
50 Computer Software Degrees Awarded

MDC is a fairly large public college located in the city of Miami. This college ranks 18th out of 70 colleges for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were approximately 50 computer software & applications students who graduated with this degree at MDC in the most recent data year.

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10
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In FL
66 Computer Software Degrees Awarded

FSCJ is a very large public college located in the city of Jacksonville. This college ranks 19th out of 70 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were about 66 computer software & applications students who graduated with this degree at FSCJ in the most recent year we have data available.

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Best Computer Software & Applications Colleges by State

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Georgia 287 154
Florida 282 500
North Carolina 279 203
Virginia 274 340
Tennessee 269 88
South Carolina 248 14
Kentucky 244 35
Louisiana 242 26
Mississippi 234 6
Arkansas 234 62
Alabama 233 5
West Virginia 207 39

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

Computer Software Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Computer Graphics 947
Web & Multimedia Design 756
Data Modeling/Warehousing & Database Administration 602
Other Computer Software & Media Applications 443
Modeling, Virtual Environments & Simulation 55

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Majors Similar to Computer Software

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 31,079
Information Technology 11,704
Computer Science 8,230
Computer Systems Networking 3,069
Computer Programming 2,251
Information Science 2,225
Data Processing 852
Computer Systems Analysis 767
Other Computer & Information Sciences 496
Data Entry 37

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