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2024 Best Computer Software & Applications Schools in the Southeast Region

41 Colleges in the Southeast Region
2,803 Computer Software Degrees Awarded
$41,885 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.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 41 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for computer software & applications students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 2,803 degrees in computer software & applications during the 2021-2022 academic year.

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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

Every 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 city of Atlanta. A Best Colleges rank of #24 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Georgia Tech is a great school overall.

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

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2
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
153 Computer Software Degrees Awarded
$97,471 Median Starting Salary

George Mason University is a great decision for students interested in 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 #117 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means GMU is a great university overall.

There were about 153 computer software & applications students who graduated with this degree at GMU in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the computer software & applications major at George Mason University earn $55,586 more than the standard college grad in this field shortly after graduation.

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3
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
38 Computer Software Degrees Awarded
$86,350 Median Starting Salary

University of Virginia - Main Campus is a good option for students interested in a degree in computer software & applications. Located in the small suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #33 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means University of Virginia is a great university overall.

There were about 38 computer software & applications students who graduated with this degree at University of Virginia in the most recent data year. Computer Software & Applications degree recipients from University of Virginia - Main Campus get an earnings boost of around $44,465 over the typical income of computer software & applications graduates.

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4
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
115 Computer Software Degrees Awarded
$99,745 Median Starting Salary

It is difficult to beat North Carolina State University if you wish to pursue a degree in computer software & applications. Located in the large city of Raleigh, NC State is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #92 out of 2,217 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 year we have data available. Degree recipients from the computer software & applications degree program at North Carolina State University get $57,860 above the standard college grad with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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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 a fairly large public college located in the city of Orlando. A Best Colleges rank of #523 out of 2,217 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. Soon after graduation, computer software degree recipients typically make around $28,389 at the beginning of their careers.

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6
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 17th out of 77 colleges 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 data year.

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7
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In WV

American Military University is a fairly large private for-profit university located in the fringe town of Charles Town. A Best Colleges rank of #144 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means American Military University is a great university overall.

There were approximately 25 computer software & applications students who graduated with this degree at American Military University in the most recent data year.

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$56,731 Median Starting Salary
$7,875 Median Student Debt

Florida Poly is a small public university located in the rural area of Lakeland. This university ranks 18th out of 77 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.

Computer Software & Applications degree recipients from Florida Polytechnic University earn a boost of approximately $14,846 above the typical earnings of computer software & applications graduates.

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8
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In FL

Located in the city of Tampa, HCC is a public college with a large student population. This college ranks 19th out of 77 colleges for overall quality in the state of Florida.

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

More information about a degree in computer software & applications from Hillsborough Community College

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

MDC is a very large public college located in the large city of Miami. This college ranks 23rd out of 77 schools 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 year we have data available.

More information about a degree in computer software & applications from Miami Dade College

Best Computer Software & Applications Colleges by State

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

StateCollegesDegrees Awarded
Georgia287154
Florida282500
North Carolina279203
Virginia274340
Tennessee26988
South Carolina24814
Kentucky24435
Louisiana24226
Mississippi2346
Arkansas23462
Alabama2335
West Virginia20739

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

Computer Software Concentrations

MajorAnnual Graduates
Computer Graphics947
Web & Multimedia Design756
Data Modeling/Warehousing & Database Administration602
Other Computer Software & Media Applications443
Modeling, Virtual Environments & Simulation55

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Majors Similar to Computer Software

Related MajorAnnual Graduates
Computer Information Systems31,079
Information Technology11,704
Computer Science8,230
Computer Systems Networking3,069
Computer Programming2,251
Information Science2,225
Data Processing852
Computer Systems Analysis767
Other Computer & Information Sciences496
Data Entry37

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