Master’s Degrees in Computer Software & Applications
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Education Levels of Computer Software Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,354 people earned their master's degree in computer software. This makes it the 50th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in computer software at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 3,354 |
| Graduate Certificate | 346 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 8 |
Earnings of Computer Software Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in computer software is $73,365. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $60,493 and the high is $97,471.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in computer software is $39,807. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $47,374 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $32,654.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in computer software. About 57.5% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,929 |
| Women | 1,425 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of computer software master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 306 |
| Black or African American | 159 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 167 |
| White | 988 |
| International Students | 1,466 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 268 |
Most Popular Computer Software Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 75 colleges that offer a master’s degree in computer software. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Western Governors University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for computer software majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 147,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,404 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,765 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 464 people received their master's degree in computer software from WGU. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in computer software. Each year, around 11,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,989 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,691 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 404 people received their master's degree in computer software from Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for computer software majors who are seeking their master's degree is Academy of Art University. Each year, around 8,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,728 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,232 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 272 people received their master's degree in computer software from Academy of Art University. About 65% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
George Mason University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in computer software. Roughly 38,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,795 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,426 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 222 people received their master's degree in computer software from GMU. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 37% were women.
New England College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in computer software. Roughly 4,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,714 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,678 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 193 people received their master's degree in computer software from NEC.
The 6th most popular school in the country for computer software majors who are seeking their master's degree is New York University. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,384 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,332 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 142 people received their master's degree in computer software from NYU. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.
North Carolina State University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in computer software. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,095 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their master's degree in computer software from NC State. Of these students, 35% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Virginia - Main Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in computer software. Roughly 25,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,059 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,382 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 101 people received their master's degree in computer software from University of Virginia. About 29% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of St Thomas Minnesota comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in computer software. Each year, around 9,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,619 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their master's degree in computer software from UST MN. Of these students, 38% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for computer software majors who are seeking their master's degree is DePaul University. Roughly 21,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,449 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,719 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their master's degree in computer software from DePaul. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 37% were women.
Northeastern University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in computer software. Each year, around 22,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,715 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people received their master's degree in computer software from Northeastern. Around 2% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
George Washington University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in computer software. Each year, around 27,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,856 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their master's degree in computer software from GWU. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for computer software majors who are seeking their master's degree is The New School. Each year, around 9,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,105 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $49,966 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their master's degree in computer software from New School University. About 73% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Boston University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in computer software. Each year, around 32,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,050 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,050 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their master's degree in computer software from Boston U. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women.
Regis University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in computer software. Roughly 6,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,830 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,261 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their master's degree in computer software from Regis U. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 35% were women.
The 16th most popular school in the country for computer software majors who are seeking their master's degree is Carnegie Mellon University. Roughly 13,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,864 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $47,629 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their master's degree in computer software from Carnegie Mellon. About 33% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for computer software majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Southern California. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,468 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their master's degree in computer software from USC. About 41% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 18th most popular school in the country for computer software majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Utah. Roughly 33,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,175 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,353 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their master's degree in computer software from U of U. About 27% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 19th most popular school in the country for computer software majors who are seeking their master's degree is Robert Morris University. Each year, around 4,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their master's degree in computer software from RMU. Of these students, 26% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Austin Peay State University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in computer software. Each year, around 10,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,816 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,226 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their master's degree in computer software from Austin Peay State University. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 37% were women.
Computer Software Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 2,223 | |
| 451 | |
| 189 | |
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References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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