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Computer Software Applications at Duquesne University

If you are interested in studying Computer Software Applications, consider the program at Duquesne University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Duquesne University sits in Pittsburgh, PA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 22 computer software applications degrees were awarded at Duquesne University.

Online & Distance Learning at Duquesne University

Online coursework is an option at Duquesne University. Of 8,234 students, 561 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,706 (33%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Software Applications Rankings at Duquesne University

These rankings give you a sense of how Duquesne University’s Computer Software Applications program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Pennsylvania	#4 of 9
Best Value	Pennsylvania	#8 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#10 of 37
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#31 of 37
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#50 of 227
Best Value	Nationwide	#205 of 226

Earnings for Computer Software Applications Graduates from Duquesne University

Those who finish Duquesne University’s Computer Software Applications program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$39,646
2 years	$44,273
3 years	$50,225
4 years	$51,170
5 years	$61,309

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Computer Software Applications graduates from Duquesne University take home a median $51,170, compared with $73,066 for all Duquesne University graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Computer Software Applications graduates from Duquesne University stands at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Computer Software Applications graduates at Duquesne University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Computer Software Applications graduates at Duquesne University are 68% women (15) and 32% men (7).

Computer Software Applications Bachelor’s Program at Duquesne University

Of the 15 bachelor’s computer software applications graduates at Duquesne University, 67% were women (10) and 33% were men (5).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Software Applications bachelor’s degree recipients at Duquesne University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	11
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 13% of Computer Software Applications bachelor’s degree recipients at Duquesne University, lower than the national average of 36%.*

Computer Software Applications Master’s Program at Duquesne University

Among the 7 master’s computer software applications degrees awarded at Duquesne University, 71% were women (5) and 29% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Software Applications master’s degree recipients at Duquesne University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	2

Minority students account for 29% of Computer Software Applications master’s degree recipients at Duquesne University, higher than the national average of 18%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Computer Software Applications Concentrations at Duquesne University

The Computer Software Applications program at Duquesne University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Web & Multimedia Design	21
Other Computer Software	1

Highest-Paying Careers for Computer Software Applications Graduates

Graduates of the Computer Software Applications program at Duquesne University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Computer Software Applications graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Computer and Information Systems Managers	$175,079
Database Architects	$148,480
Business Intelligence Analysts	$143,840
Web Developers	$125,527
Data Warehousing Specialists	$117,424
Computer Programmers	$109,892
Data Scientists	$106,295
Clinical Data Managers	$99,475
Web and Digital Interface Designers	$88,198
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$86,398

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.