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2022 Best Value Computer Software Schools for an Associate in the Middle Atlantic Region

14 Ranked Colleges
376 Degrees Awarded
$14,300 Avg Net Price*
Best Value Computer Software Schools for an Associate in the Middle Atlantic Region

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Computer Software Schools for an Associate in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

Computer Software & Applications is the 90th most popular major in the country with 13,180 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, computer software and applications graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $34,738 and had an average of $32,112 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Middle Atlantic region, there were 2,043 computer software and applications graduates with average earnings and debt of $35,473 and $33,134 respectively. At the associate degree level specifically, there were 376 computer software and applications graduates with average earnings and debt of $32,733 and $16,201 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Computer Software Schools for an Associate in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking, we looked at 14 colleges that offer a degree in computer software and applications. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great computer software and applications programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the computer software and applications program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Computer Software Schools for an Associate in the Middle Atlantic Region

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

Top 14 Best Value Associate Degree Colleges for Computer Software & Applications in the Middle Atlantic Region

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Computer Software Schools for an Associate in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Hudson Valley Community College landed the #1 spot on the list. Hudson Valley Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Troy, New York. It awarded 36 associates’s computer software degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at HVCC, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Computer Software & Applications Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. It costs about $8,548 for Middle Atlantic Region Associate Degree Computer Software students per year to attend HVCC.

Full HVCC Computer Software & Applications Report

#2

Harrisburg Area Community College

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Harrisburg Area Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Computer Software Schools for an Associate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. HACC is located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 24 associates’s computer software degrees to qualified students.

HACC also took the #6 spot in our “Best Computer Software & Applications Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Harrisburg Area Community College is $11,990 for Middle Atlantic Region Associate Degree Computer Software students.

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#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Anne Arundel Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Computer Software Schools for an Associate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. AACC is located in Arnold, Maryland and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 associates’s computer software degrees to qualified students.

AACC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Computer Software & Applications Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for Anne Arundel Community College is $14,506 for Middle Atlantic Region Associate Degree Computer Software students.

Full AACC Computer Software & Applications Report

#4

LaGuardia Community College

Long Island City, New York

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend LaGuardia Community College. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Computer Software Schools for an Associate in the Middle Atlantic Region. Located in Long Island City, New York, this fairly large public school handed out 60 degrees to qualified associates’s computer software students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at LaGuardia, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Computer Software & Applications Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. It costs about $6,766 for Middle Atlantic Region Associate Degree Computer Software students per year to attend LaGuardia.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Borough of Manhattan Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Computer Software Schools for an Associate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. BMCC is a large school located in New York, New York that handed out 68 associates’s computer software degrees in 2019-2020.

BMCC did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Computer Software & Applications Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for BMCC is $5,158 for Middle Atlantic Region Associate Degree Computer Software students.

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#6

Lehigh Carbon Community College

Schnecksville, Pennsylvania
#8 in overall quality

Lehigh Carbon Community College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer Software Schools for an Associate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #6. Lehigh Carbon Community College is a medium-sized school located in Schnecksville, Pennsylvania that handed out 4 associates’s computer software degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at LCCC, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Computer Software & Applications Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Lehigh Carbon Community College is $7,117 for Middle Atlantic Region Associate Degree Computer Software students.

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#7

Pittsburgh Technical College

Oakdale, Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh Technical College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Computer Software Schools for an Associate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Pittsburgh Technical College is a small school located in Oakdale, Pennsylvania that handed out 52 associates’s computer software degrees in 2019-2020.

Pittsburgh Technical College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Computer Software & Applications Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. It costs about $24,695 for Middle Atlantic Region Associate Degree Computer Software students per year to attend Pittsburgh Technical College.

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#8

Hagerstown Community College

Hagerstown, Maryland
#9 in overall quality

Hagerstown Community College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer Software Schools for an Associate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #8. Hagerstown Community College is a public institution located in Hagerstown, Maryland. The school has a small population, and it awarded 4 associates’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region associate degree computer software students list, HCC has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Computer Software & Applications Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. It costs about $7,908 for Middle Atlantic Region Associate Degree Computer Software students per year to attend HCC.

Full HCC Computer Software & Applications Report

#9

Bergen Community College

Paramus, New Jersey
#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, Bergen Community College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Computer Software Schools for an Associate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Bergen Community College is a public institution located in Paramus, New Jersey. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 3 associates’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Bergen Community College also took the #11 spot in our “Best Computer Software & Applications Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. It costs about $9,195 for middle atlantic region associate degree computer software students per year to attend Bergen Community College.

Full Bergen Community College Computer Software & Applications Report

#10 in overall quality

Northampton County Area Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Computer Software Schools for an Associate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Northampton Community College is a public institution located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 2 associates’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Northampton Community College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Computer Software & Applications Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. It costs about $9,053 for middle atlantic region associate degree computer software students per year to attend Northampton Community College.

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#11

Wilmington University

New Castle, Delaware
#14 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, Wilmington University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Computer Software Schools for an Associate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Wilmington University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in New Castle, Delaware. It awarded 2 associates’s computer software degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region associate degree computer software students list, Wilmington University has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Computer Software & Applications Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Wilmington University is $14,683 for middle atlantic region associate degree computer software students.

Full Wilmington University Computer Software & Applications Report

#12

DeVry University - Pennsylvania

Ft. Washington, Pennsylvania

DeVry University - Pennsylvania did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer Software Schools for an Associate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #12. Located in Ft. Washington, Pennsylvania, this small private for-profit school handed out 1 degrees to qualified associates’s computer software students in 2019-2020.

DeVry University - Pennsylvania did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Computer Software & Applications Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. The yearly cost to attend DeVry University - Pennsylvania is $31,097 for Middle Atlantic Region Associate Degree Computer Software students.

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#13

Touro College

New York, New York
#13 in overall quality

Touro College landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Computer Software Schools for an Associate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This fairly large school is located in New York, New York, and it awarded 1 associates’s computer software degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Touro, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Computer Software & Applications Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Touro College is $19,272 for middle atlantic region associate degree computer software students.

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

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#14

Pace University - New York

New York, New York
#7 in overall quality

Pace University - New York did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer Software Schools for an Associate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #14. Pace University is a fairly large school located in New York, New York that handed out 2 associates’s computer software degrees in 2019-2020.

Pace University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Computer Software & Applications Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. It costs about $29,707 for Middle Atlantic Region Associate Degree Computer Software students per year to attend Pace University.

The school has an impressive student loan default rate. It’s only 4.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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