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2024 Best Computer Software & Applications Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region

11 Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region
1,516 Computer Software Degrees Awarded
$42,511 Avg Early-Career Salary
A degree in computer software & applications is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #84 out of 395 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

College Factual looked at 11 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Computer Software & Applications Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,516 degrees in computer software & applications to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Computer Software & Applications School

Best Computer Software & Applications Schools in the Rocky Mountains 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. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for computer software & applications schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each 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

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Computer Software & Applications Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Computer Software & Applications in the Rocky Mountains Region

The schools below may not offer all types of computer software degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

10 Top Rocky Mountains Region Schools in Computer Software

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Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
634 Computer Software Degrees Awarded
50.5% Growth in Graduates

Western Governors University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in computer software & applications. Located in the large suburb of Salt Lake City, WGU is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #146 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means WGU is a great university overall.

There were about 634 computer software & applications students who graduated with this degree at WGU in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the computer software & applications program at Western Governors University get $50,765 more than the average college grad in this field when they enter the workforce.

More information about a degree in computer software & applications from Western Governors University

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University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
138 Computer Software Degrees Awarded
36.2% Growth in Graduates

It is hard to beat University of Utah if you want to pursue a degree in computer software & applications. Located in the medium-sized city of Salt Lake City, U of U is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #151 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means U of U is a great university overall.

There were roughly 138 computer software & applications students who graduated with this degree at U of U in the most recent data year. Those computer software & applications students who get their degree from University of Utah receive $9,511 more than the average computer software graduate.

More information about a degree in computer software & applications from University of Utah

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
37 Computer Software Degrees Awarded
$74,119 Median Starting Salary

Neumont College of Computer Science is a good decision for students interested in a degree in computer software & applications. Located in the medium-sized city of Salt Lake City, Neumont is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

There were about 37 computer software & applications students who graduated with this degree at Neumont in the most recent year we have data available. Those computer software & applications students who get their degree from Neumont College of Computer Science make $31,608 more than the typical computer software grad.

More information about a degree in computer software & applications from Neumont College of Computer Science

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
117 Computer Software Degrees Awarded
6.0% Growth in Graduates

Brigham Young University - Idaho is a good decision for students interested in a degree in computer software & applications. BYU - I is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the distant town of Rexburg. This university ranks 3rd out of 10 schools for overall quality in the state of Idaho.

There were about 117 computer software & applications students who graduated with this degree at BYU - I in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the computer software program make an average of $42,978 for their early career.

More information about a degree in computer software & applications from Brigham Young University - Idaho

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Regis University
Denver, CO
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In CO
88 Computer Software Degrees Awarded

Regis U is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Denver. This university ranks 10th out of 33 colleges for overall quality in the state of Colorado.

There were roughly 88 computer software & applications students who graduated with this degree at Regis U in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In UT
81 Computer Software Degrees Awarded

USU is a very large public university located in the small city of Logan. A Best Colleges rank of #341 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means USU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 81 computer software & applications students who graduated with this degree at USU in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in computer software & applications from Utah State University

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In UT
71.4% Growth in Graduates

Located in the midsize city of Provo, BYU is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #100 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means BYU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 14 computer software & applications students who graduated with this degree at BYU in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in computer software & applications from Brigham Young University - Provo

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In ID
53 Computer Software Degrees Awarded

Located in the rural area of Nampa, CWI is a public college with a medium-sized student population. This college ranks 9th out of 10 schools for overall quality in the state of Idaho.

There were roughly 53 computer software & applications students who graduated with this degree at CWI in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in computer software & applications from College of Western Idaho

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In UT
33 Computer Software Degrees Awarded

Located in the small city of Ogden, WSU is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 6th out of 13 schools for overall quality in the state of Utah.

There were roughly 33 computer software & applications students who graduated with this degree at WSU in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in computer software & applications from Weber State University

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
46 Computer Software Degrees Awarded
$40,227 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Lakewood, RMCAD is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

There were roughly 46 computer software & applications students who graduated with this degree at RMCAD in the most recent data year. Soon after graduating, computer software degree recipients typically earn an average of $40,227 in the first five years of their career.

More information about a degree in computer software & applications from Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design


 

Best Computer Software & Applications Colleges by State

Explore the best computer software & applications colleges for a specific state in the Rocky Mountains Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Colorado 275 152
Utah 266 930
Idaho 219 162
Montana 188 3
Wyoming 162 0

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

Computer Software Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Data Modeling/Warehousing & Database Administration 806
Web & Multimedia Design 458
Other Computer Software & Media Applications 138
Computer Graphics 60
Modeling, Virtual Environments & Simulation 54

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 4,895
Information Technology 3,606
Computer Science 3,242
Computer Programming 1,043
Computer Systems Networking 999
Information Science 675
Computer Systems Analysis 16
Data Entry 1

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