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2027 Best Computer Software & Applications Associate’s Degree Schools

77 Colleges in the United States
1,789 Computer Software & Applications Degrees Awarded
$41,864 Avg Early-Career Salary

Computer Software & Applications degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 77 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best computer software & applications schools.

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Best Schools for Computer Software & Applications in the United States

These are the top schools for a associate’s degree in computer software & applications, based on student outcomes and program quality.

Top Schools in Computer Software & Applications

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Leading the list is Madison Area Technical College, our #1 school for computer software & applications. Madison Area Technical College is a large public school located in the city of Madison. Madison Area Technical College awarded about 37 computer software & applications degrees in the most recent data year. Computer Software & Applications graduates of Madison Area Technical College earn a median of $65,191 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $16,640 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in computer software & applications from Madison Area Technical College

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Students looking for a strong computer software & applications program will find one at Joliet Junior College, which ranked #2. Joliet Junior College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Joliet. About 14 computer software & applications degrees were awarded at Joliet Junior College in the most recent year. Students who receive their computer software & applications degree from Joliet Junior College earn around $40,118 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $11,995 to complete this degree. Read more about the computer software & applications program at Joliet Junior College

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Students looking for a strong computer software & applications program will find one at Palm Beach State College, which ranked #3. Palm Beach State College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Lake Worth. About 14 computer software & applications degrees were awarded at Palm Beach State College in the most recent year. Computer Software & Applications graduates of Palm Beach State College earn a median of $42,501 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $12,518 to complete this degree. Get the full computer software & applications details for Palm Beach State College

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Bellevue College
Bellevue, WA

Students looking for a strong computer software & applications program will find one at Bellevue College, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Bellevue, Bellevue College is a large public institution. There were roughly 71 computer software & applications students who graduated with this degree at Bellevue College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer software & applications degree recipients from Bellevue College generally make around $67,771. Typical student debt for the program is $18,839. See the full computer software & applications program report for Bellevue College

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Weber State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in computer software & applications, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Ogden, Weber State University is a very large public institution. Weber State University graduates 47% of students within six years. About 21 computer software & applications degrees were awarded at Weber State University in the most recent year. Computer Software & Applications graduates of Weber State University earn a median of $53,920 early in their careers. Weber State University graduates carry a median of $19,176 in student loans. More information about a degree in computer software & applications from Weber State University

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Montgomery College
Rockville, MD

Montgomery College landed the #6 spot for computer software & applications this year. Montgomery College is a very large public school located in the city of Rockville. There were roughly 16 computer software & applications students who graduated with this degree at Montgomery College in the most recent data year. Computer Software & Applications graduates of Montgomery College earn a median of $24,833 early in their careers. Montgomery College graduates carry a median of $11,230 in student loans. More information about a degree in computer software & applications from Montgomery College

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Lorain County Community College landed the #7 spot for computer software & applications this year. Located in the suburb of Elyria, Lorain County Community College is a large public university. Lorain County Community College awarded about 18 computer software & applications degrees in the most recent data year. Computer Software & Applications graduates of Lorain County Community College earn a median of $40,095 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $17,611. Get the full computer software & applications details for Lorain County Community College

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Valencia College
Orlando, FL

Valencia College placed #8 among the best computer software & applications schools. Set in the city of Orlando, Valencia College is a very large public institution. About 67 computer software & applications degrees were awarded at Valencia College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, computer software & applications degree recipients from Valencia College generally make around $32,099. Valencia College graduates carry a median of $16,751 in student loans. Read more about the computer software & applications program at Valencia College

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Lake Washington Institute Of Technology ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best computer software & applications schools. Lake Washington Institute Of Technology is a mid-sized public school located in the suburb of Kirkland. Lake Washington Institute Of Technology awarded about 23 computer software & applications degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer software & applications program make about $60,000 in their early career. Lake Washington Institute Of Technology graduates carry a median of $19,695 in student loans. More information about a degree in computer software & applications from Lake Washington Institute Of Technology

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Florida State College At Jacksonville landed the #10 spot for computer software & applications this year. Florida State College At Jacksonville is a very large public school located in the city of Jacksonville. There were roughly 60 computer software & applications students who graduated with this degree at Florida State College At Jacksonville in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer software & applications degree from Florida State College At Jacksonville earn around $46,748 in the first couple years of their career. Florida State College At Jacksonville graduates carry a median of $19,139 in student loans. More information about a degree in computer software & applications from Florida State College At Jacksonville

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Leeward Community College earned the #11 position for computer software & applications this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Pearl City. Leeward Community College awarded about 25 computer software & applications degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer software & applications program make about $21,784 in their early career. Leeward Community College graduates carry a median of $10,776 in student loans. Read more about the computer software & applications program at Leeward Community College

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Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, IN

Ivy Tech Community College ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best computer software & applications schools. Ivy Tech Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Indianapolis. There were roughly 78 computer software & applications students who graduated with this degree at Ivy Tech Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer software & applications program make about $40,734 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $11,889 to complete this degree. Read more about the computer software & applications program at Ivy Tech Community College

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Austin Community College District ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best computer software & applications schools. Austin Community College District is a very large public school located in the city of Austin. There were roughly 18 computer software & applications students who graduated with this degree at Austin Community College District in the most recent data year. Computer Software & Applications graduates of Austin Community College District earn a median of $44,895 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $14,519 to complete this degree. See the full computer software & applications program report for Austin Community College District

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Miami Dade College came in at #14 for computer software & applications this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Miami. About 31 computer software & applications degrees were awarded at Miami Dade College in the most recent year. Students who receive their computer software & applications degree from Miami Dade College earn around $40,267 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $11,967 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in computer software & applications from Miami Dade College

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Spokane Community College landed the #15 spot for computer software & applications this year. Located in the city of Spokane, Spokane Community College is a large public university. There were roughly 20 computer software & applications students who graduated with this degree at Spokane Community College in the most recent data year. Computer Software & Applications graduates of Spokane Community College earn a median of $39,679 early in their careers. Spokane Community College graduates carry a median of $16,486 in student loans. More information about a degree in computer software & applications from Spokane Community College

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Clover Park Technical College ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best computer software & applications schools. Located in the city of Lakewood, Clover Park Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. About 18 computer software & applications degrees were awarded at Clover Park Technical College in the most recent year. Computer Software & Applications graduates of Clover Park Technical College earn a median of $42,209 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $15,154. Get the full computer software & applications details for Clover Park Technical College

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Northeast Wisconsin Technical College earned the #17 position for computer software & applications this year. Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a large public school located in the city of Green Bay. About 20 computer software & applications degrees were awarded at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College in the most recent year. Computer Software & Applications graduates of Northeast Wisconsin Technical College earn a median of $42,016 early in their careers. Northeast Wisconsin Technical College graduates carry a median of $14,997 in student loans. More information about a degree in computer software & applications from Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

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Clark College
Vancouver, WA

Clark College earned the #18 position for computer software & applications this year. Set in the city of Vancouver, Clark College is a large public institution. About 21 computer software & applications degrees were awarded at Clark College in the most recent year. Computer Software & Applications graduates of Clark College earn a median of $43,768 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $15,432. Read more about the computer software & applications program at Clark College

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Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Broward College placed #19 among the best computer software & applications schools. Located in the city of Fort Lauderdale, Broward College is a very large public university. There were roughly 25 computer software & applications students who graduated with this degree at Broward College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer software & applications degree recipients from Broward College generally make around $51,328. Broward College graduates carry a median of $13,110 in student loans. More information about a degree in computer software & applications from Broward College

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Polk State College
Winter Haven, FL

Polk State College earned the #20 position for computer software & applications this year. Polk State College is a large public school located in the city of Winter Haven. Polk State College awarded about 15 computer software & applications degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer software & applications program make about $49,499 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,806. See the full computer software & applications program report for Polk State College

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College Of Western Idaho landed the #21 spot for computer software & applications this year. This very large public university is located in the rural area of Nampa. There were roughly 18 computer software & applications students who graduated with this degree at College Of Western Idaho in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer software & applications degree recipients from College Of Western Idaho generally make around $33,165. College Of Western Idaho graduates carry a median of $9,631 in student loans. Get the full computer software & applications details for College Of Western Idaho

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Collin County Community College District earned the #22 position for computer software & applications this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of McKinney. There were roughly 27 computer software & applications students who graduated with this degree at Collin County Community College District in the most recent data year. Computer Software & Applications graduates of Collin County Community College District earn a median of $42,177 early in their careers. Collin County Community College District graduates carry a median of $9,716 in student loans. Get the full computer software & applications details for Collin County Community College District

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Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College placed #23 among the best computer software & applications schools. Located in the city of New York, Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College is a very large public university. Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College awarded about 43 computer software & applications degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer software & applications degree from Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College earn around $20,919 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $6,214. Read more about the computer software & applications program at Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College

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Cuny Laguardia Community College
Long Island City, NY

Cuny Laguardia Community College landed the #24 spot for computer software & applications this year. Cuny Laguardia Community College is a large public school located in the city of Long Island City. Cuny Laguardia Community College awarded about 23 computer software & applications degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer software & applications degree from Cuny Laguardia Community College earn around $14,786 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $8,858. Read more about the computer software & applications program at Cuny Laguardia Community College

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Johnson County Community College came in at #25 for computer software & applications this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Overland Park. Johnson County Community College awarded about 36 computer software & applications degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer software & applications degree from Johnson County Community College earn around $46,473 in the first couple years of their career. Johnson County Community College graduates carry a median of $13,532 in student loans. Read more about the computer software & applications program at Johnson County Community College

Rest of the Top 50 Computer Software & Applications Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s computer software & applications ranking:

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Gwinnett Technical College
Lawrenceville, GA
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Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA
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Edison State College
Fort Myers, FL
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Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL
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Miracosta College
Oceanside, CA
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St Petersburg College
St. Petersburg, FL
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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 77 schools evaluated.

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