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2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Computer Software & Applications in the Far Western US Region

68 Ranked Colleges
450 Degrees Awarded
$28,359 Avg Salary
Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate” ranking.

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 Far Western US region, there were 2,160 computer software and applications graduates with average earnings and debt of $39,383 and $35,255 respectively. At the associate degree level specifically, there were 450 computer software and applications graduates with average earnings and debt of $39,803 and $17,868 respectively.

For this year’s “Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate” ranking, we looked at 68 colleges that offer a degree in computer software and applications. To top this list, a school must have a successful computer software and applications program that graduates more students in the field than other colleges that offer the same major.

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Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate

The colleges and universities below are the best for far western us region associate degree computer software students.

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Out of the 68 schools in the Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate that were part of this year’s ranking, Portland Community College landed the #1 spot on the list. Portland Community College is located in Portland, Oregon and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 36 associates’s computer software degrees to qualified students.

Read more about Computer Software & Applications at Portland Community College

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Bellevue College
Bellevue, Washington

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Bellevue College. The school came in at #1 for the Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate. BC is a fairly large public school situated in Bellevue, Washington. It awarded 36 associates’s computer software degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Computer Software & Applications at Bellevue College

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Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom
Lakewood, Washington

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom. The school came in at #3 for the Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate. This medium-sized school is located in Lakewood, Washington, and it awarded 25 associates’s computer software degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom Computer Software & Applications Report

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Modesto Junior College
Modesto, California

Out of the 68 schools in the Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate that were part of this year’s ranking, Modesto Junior College landed the #4 spot on the list. This fairly large school is located in Modesto, California, and it awarded 22 associates’s computer software degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Modesto Junior College Computer Software & Applications Report

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Skagit Valley College
Mount Vernon, Washington

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Skagit Valley College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate list. Skagit Valley College is a small school located in Mount Vernon, Washington that handed out 21 associates’s computer software degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Skagit Valley College Computer Software & Applications Report

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Academy of Art University
San Francisco, California

Academy of Art University landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate ranking. Academy of Art University is a medium-sized school located in San Francisco, California that handed out 20 associates’s computer software degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 5.0% 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 Academy of Art University

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Imperial Valley College
Imperial, California

Imperial Valley College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate ranking, coming in at #7. Located in Imperial, California, this medium-sized public school handed out 19 degrees to qualified associates’s computer software students in 2020-2021.

Full Imperial Valley College Computer Software & Applications Report

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Citrus College
Glendora, California

Citrus College landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate ranking. Citrus College is a public institution located in Glendora, California. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 18 associates’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Citrus College Computer Software & Applications Report

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Antelope Valley College
Lancaster, California

Antelope Valley College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate ranking, coming in at #8. Lancaster, California is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s computer software degrees to 18 students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Computer Software & Applications at Antelope Valley College

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Leeward Community College
Pearl City, Hawaii

Leeward Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate ranking. Pearl City, Hawaii is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s computer software degrees to 17 students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Computer Software & Applications at Leeward Community College

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Lake Washington Institute of Technology landed the #11 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate ranking. Kirkland, Washington is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s computer software degrees to 16 students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Computer Software & Applications at LWTech

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Spokane Community College
Spokane, Washington

With a ranking of #12, Spokane Community College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate list. Spokane, Washington is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s computer software degrees to 13 students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Computer Software & Applications at Spokane Community College

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San Diego Mesa College
San Diego, California

San Diego Mesa College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate ranking, coming in at #13. San Diego Mesa College is a fairly large public school situated in San Diego, California. It awarded 12 associates’s computer software degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Computer Software & Applications at San Diego Mesa College

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Mt. Hood Community College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Gresham, Oregon, and it awarded 12 associates’s computer software degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Computer Software & Applications at MHCC

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Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, California

With a ranking of #15, Orange Coast College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate list. Orange Coast College is a fairly large public school situated in Costa Mesa, California. It awarded 11 associates’s computer software degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Computer Software & Applications at Orange Coast College

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Clover Park Technical College
Lakewood, Washington

With a ranking of #15, Clover Park Technical College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate list. This small school is located in Lakewood, Washington, and it awarded 11 associates’s computer software degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Computer Software & Applications at Clover Park Technical College

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Everett Community College
Everett, Washington

Everett Community College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate ranking, coming in at #17. Located in Everett, Washington, this medium-sized public school awarded 10 degrees to qualified associates’s computer software students in 2020-2021.

Full Everett Community College Computer Software & Applications Report

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Clark College
Vancouver, Washington

Clark College landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate ranking. Clark College is a public institution located in Vancouver, Washington. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 10 associates’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Clark College Computer Software & Applications Report

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Klamath Community College
Klamath Falls, Oregon

With a ranking of #19, Klamath Community College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate list. This small school is located in Klamath Falls, Oregon, and it awarded 9 associates’s computer software degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Computer Software & Applications at Klamath Community College

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Mt. San Antonio College
Walnut, California

Mt. San Antonio College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate ranking, coming in at #19. Mt. San Antonio College is a public institution located in Walnut, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 9 associates’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Mt. SAC Computer Software & Applications Report

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Seattle Central College
Seattle, Washington

Seattle Central College ranked #21 on this year’s Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate list. Seattle, Washington is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s computer software degrees to 8 students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Computer Software & Applications at Seattle Central

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Peninsula College
Port Angeles, Washington

With a ranking of #21, Peninsula College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate list. Peninsula College is a small school located in Port Angeles, Washington that handed out 8 associates’s computer software degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Computer Software & Applications at Peninsula College

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College of the Desert
Palm Desert, California

College of the Desert did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate ranking, coming in at #23. College of the Desert is a fairly large public school situated in Palm Desert, California. It awarded 7 associates’s computer software degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Computer Software & Applications at College of the Desert

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Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, California

With a ranking of #23, Chaffey College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate list. Chaffey College is a fairly large public school situated in Rancho Cucamonga, California. It awarded 7 associates’s computer software degrees 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%.

Read full report on Computer Software & Applications at Chaffey College

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Palomar College
San Marcos, California

Palomar College ranked #25 on this year’s Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate list. San Marcos, California is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s computer software degrees to 6 students in 2020-2021.

Full Palomar College Computer Software & Applications Report

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College of Southern Nevada ranked #25 on this year’s Most Well Attended Computer Software Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate list. Las Vegas, Nevada is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s computer software degrees to 6 students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Computer Software & Applications at College of Southern Nevada

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