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2024 Best Computer Software & Applications Schools in the Southeast Region

41 Colleges in the Southeast Region
3,036 Computer Software Degrees Awarded
$40,069 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. Combined, these schools handed out 3,036 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 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
12.5% Growth in Graduates

Any student who is interested in computer software & applications has to look into Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus. Georgia Tech is a very large public school located in the city of Atlanta. A Best Colleges rank of #24 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Georgia Tech is a great school overall.

There were roughly 24 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
232 Computer Software Degrees Awarded
10.8% Growth in Graduates

George Mason University is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a degree in computer software & applications. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #117 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means GMU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 232 computer software & applications students who graduated with this degree at GMU in the most recent year we have data available. Computer Software & Applications degree recipients from George Mason University earn a boost of about $57,402 above the typical income of computer software & applications graduates.

More information about a degree in computer software & applications from George Mason University

3
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
101 Computer Software Degrees Awarded
46.5% Growth in Graduates

University of Virginia - Main Campus is a good option for students pursuing a degree in computer software & applications. Located in the 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 roughly 101 computer software & applications students who graduated with this degree at University of Virginia in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the computer software & applications major at University of Virginia - Main Campus get $46,281 above the standard college graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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

It is hard to beat North Carolina State University if you wish to pursue a degree in computer software & applications. Located in the 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 118 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 major at North Carolina State University earn $59,676 more than the average graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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

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Valencia College crest
Valencia College
Orlando, FL
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
255 Computer Software Degrees Awarded
15.7% 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 schools nationwide means Valencia College is a great college overall.

There were about 255 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 generally make about $28,389 in the first five years of their career.

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6
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In FL
70 Computer Software Degrees Awarded

FSCJ is a very large public college located in the large city of Jacksonville. This college ranks 17th out of 77 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were about 70 computer software & applications students who graduated with this degree at FSCJ in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in computer software & applications from Florida State College at Jacksonville

7
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In WV
46 Computer Software Degrees Awarded

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

There were about 46 computer software & applications students who graduated with this degree at American Military University in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in computer software & applications from American Public University System

8
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
39 Computer Software Degrees Awarded
$56,731 Median Starting Salary

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.

There were roughly 39 computer software & applications students who graduated with this degree at Florida Poly in the most recent data year. Computer Software & Applications degree recipients from Florida Polytechnic University receive an earnings boost of about $16,662 over the typical earnings of computer software & applications majors.

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8
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In FL
20.8% Growth in Graduates

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

There were about 24 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
38 Computer Software Degrees Awarded

MDC is a fairly large public college located in the city of Miami. This college ranks 23rd out of 77 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were roughly 38 computer software & applications students who graduated with this degree at MDC in the most recent year we have data available.

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Best Computer Software & Applications Colleges by State

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Georgia 287 154
Florida 282 500
North Carolina 279 203
Virginia 274 340
Tennessee 269 88
South Carolina 248 14
Kentucky 244 35
Louisiana 242 26
Mississippi 234 6
Arkansas 234 62
Alabama 233 5
West Virginia 207 39

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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
Web & Multimedia Design 947
Computer Graphics 883
Data Modeling/Warehousing & Database Administration 788
Other Computer Software & Media Applications 397
Modeling, Virtual Environments & Simulation 21

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Majors Similar to Computer Software

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 30,779
Information Technology 11,783
Computer Science 7,865
Computer Systems Networking 3,621
Computer Programming 2,552
Information Science 2,218
Data Processing 1,026
Computer Systems Analysis 702
Other Computer & Information Sciences 626
Data Entry 52

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