2024 Best Value Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Computer Software & Applications
83
Colleges
5,415,716
Bachelor's Degrees
$23,533
Avg Cost*
Finding the Best Value Computer Software & Applications School for You
In 2021-2022, N/A people earned their bachelor's in computer software & applications, making the major the #89 most popular in the United States.
For this year's Best Value Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Computer Software & Applications ranking, we looked at 83 colleges that offer a bachelor's in computer software. Note that the phrase 'best value' does not mean the absolute lowest-priced. Instead, we are looking at those computer software schools that offer a high quality educational experience at a price lower than expected.
Average cost figures start with estimating tuition, fees, room and board, books, and other related expenses. We then subtract the average amount of financial aid that a student receives. You can use this as a gauge to estimate how much you may need to pay out of pocket to cover costs when financial aid isn't enough. Keep in mind that the net cost for you may be higher or lower, depending on your income and other factors.
One Size Does Not Fit All
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 Value Computer Software Schools.
To further help you make the college decision, we've developed a unique tool called College Combat that allows you to compare schools based on the factors that matter the most to you.
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Featured Computer Software & Applications Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
AS in Computer Science
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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BS in Computer Science
Learn the front-end design and back-end development skills employers look for in full stack software developers with this online bachelor's degree in computer science from Southern New Hampshire University.
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2024 Best Value Computer Software & Applications Schools in the United States
The following schools top our list of the Best Computer Software & Applications Colleges for the Money.
Top 10 Best Value Computer Software & Applications Schools
Western Governors University earned the #1 spot in our 2024 rankings. Located in the large suburb of Salt Lake City, WGU is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population. WGU also claimed a spot on our Best Computer Software & Applications Schools list. It's in the top 10% of all schools in this category.
When students graduate in a lesser amount of time, they can save thousands of dollars.
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Our rankings recognize Brigham Young University - Idaho as the #2 school in this year's rankings. BYU - I is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the town of Rexburg.
At BYU - I, the average time it takes a student to graduate is 5.0 years, and the yearly average cost to attend the school is $7,343. This means that the average student pays around $36,421 to get a bachelor’s degree from BYU - I. Graduating sooner can prevent you from having to pay more money out of pocket.
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Brigham Young University - Provo landed the #3 spot in our 2024 rankings for best value computer software & applications schools. BYU is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Provo.
The average amount of time it takes for a student to receive their degree at BYU is 5.2 years, and on average, the annual cost to attend the school is $12,451. When we combine these numbers, we estimate that the cost to get a bachelor’s degree from BYU is $64,123. Graduating sooner can prevent you from having to pay more money out of pocket.
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The #4 spot in this year's ranking belongs to Bellevue College. BC is a large public school located in the medium-sized city of Bellevue. In addition to its great value ranking, BC is in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Computer Software & Applications Schools list.
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Dakota State University landed the #5 spot in our 2024 rankings for best value computer software & applications schools. Located in the town of Madison, Dakota State is a public school with a small student population.
The average student at Dakota State graduates in less than 4.4 years, and the yearly average cost to attend the school is $20,599. Putting this cost and the average time to graduate together, we find that the average amount you’ll pay to get a bachelor’s degree from Dakota State is $90,842. When students graduate in a lesser amount of time, they can save thousands of dollars.
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Wilmington University earned the #6 spot in our 2024 rankings. Located in the suburb of New Castle, Wilmington University is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
The sooner a student graduates, the more money they can save.
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Our rankings recognize Purdue University - Main Campus as the #7 school in this year's rankings. Purdue is a very large public school located in the small city of West Lafayette. Purdue did well in our quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our Best Computer Software & Applications Schools list.
It takes about 4.3 years for the average student at Purdue to complete their degree, and the yearly average cost to attend the school is $28,080. This means that the average student pays around $121,867 to get a bachelor’s degree from Purdue. When students graduate in a lesser amount of time, they can save thousands of dollars.
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University of Wisconsin - Stout comes in at #8 in this year's ranking. Located in the distant town of Menomonie, UW - Stout is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
At UW - Stout, the average time it takes a student to graduate is 4.6 years, and it costs about $21,682 per year to attend the school. Putting this cost and the average time to graduate together, we find that the average amount you’ll pay to get a bachelor’s degree from UW - Stout is $99,954. The sooner a student graduates, the more money they can save.
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The #9 spot in this year's ranking belongs to Lindenwood University. Lindenwood University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Charles.
It takes about 4.4 years for the average student at Lindenwood University to complete their degree, and the estimated yearly cost for the school is $22,034. Thus, the average cost to get a bachelor’s degree from the Lindenwood University is $96,950. When students graduate in a lesser amount of time, they can save thousands of dollars.
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Our rankings recognize Illinois State University as the #10 school in this year's rankings. Located in the midsize suburb of Normal, Illinois State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The average amount of time it takes for a student to receive their degree at Illinois State is 4.3 years, and on average, the annual cost to attend the school is $26,419. This makes the estimated cost of a bachelor’s degree from Illinois State be around $114,130. If you can shave even one term off your degree, you can save a substantial amount of money.
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