Computer Software Applications Associate Degrees
There are 551 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in Computer Software Applications. This degree is more popular with male students, and about47% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.4% of Computer Software Applications graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Computer Software Applications Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 15,581 degrees were awarded toComputer Software Applications majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Computer Software Applications at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 1,145 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 2,255 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4,402 |
| Master’s Degree | 7,659 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 4 |
Earnings of Computer Software Applications Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Computer Software Applications of $41,500 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $47,963 |
| 4 years | $41,500 |
| 5 years | $47,394 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Computer Software Applications majors who have their associate degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in Computer Software Applications. About 52.7% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,189 |
| Women | 1,066 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Computer Software Applications graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,134 | 50.3% |
| Asian | 150 | 6.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 496 | 22.0% |
| Black or African American | 211 | 9.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 12 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 105 | 4.7% |
| Race Unknown | 83 | 3.7% |
| International Students | 54 | 2.4% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.4% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Computer Software Applications Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 728 colleges that offer a associate degree in Computer Software Applications. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Computer Software Applications students seeking a associate degree is Western Governors University. This school awarded 788 associate degrees in Computer Software Applications in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Computer Software Applications here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northeastern University Professional Programs comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Computer Software Applications. This school awarded 744 associate degrees in Computer Software Applications in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Computer Software Applications here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Berklee College of Music comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Computer Software Applications. This school awarded 485 associate degrees in Computer Software Applications in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Computer Software Applications here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Computer Software Applications. During the most recent year for which we have data, 368 people received their associate degree in Computer Software Applications from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
George Mason University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Computer Software Applications. During the most recent year for which we have data, 346 people received their associate degree in Computer Software Applications from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Computer Software Applications here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University-Idaho is a popular choice for Computer Software Applications majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 339 associate degrees in Computer Software Applications in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Computer Software Applications here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Valencia College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Computer Software Applications. This school awarded 315 associate degrees in Computer Software Applications in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Computer Software Applications here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
School of Visual Arts comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Computer Software Applications. This school awarded 308 associate degrees in Computer Software Applications in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northeastern University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Computer Software Applications. During the most recent year for which we have data, 307 people received their associate degree in Computer Software Applications from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Computer Software Applications here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Academy of Art University is a popular choice for Computer Software Applications majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 291 people received their associate degree in Computer Software Applications from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New York University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Computer Software Applications. This school awarded 273 associate degrees in Computer Software Applications in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The New School is a popular choice for Computer Software Applications majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 266 associate degrees in Computer Software Applications in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Computer Software Applications here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
DePaul University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Computer Software Applications. During the most recent year for which we have data, 218 people received their associate degree in Computer Software Applications from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rochester Institute of Technology comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Computer Software Applications. This school awarded 216 associate degrees in Computer Software Applications in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Atlantic University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Computer Software Applications. During the most recent year for which we have data, 207 people received their associate degree in Computer Software Applications from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Computer Software Applications here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Computer Software Applications majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 190 people received their associate degree in Computer Software Applications from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Computer Software Applications here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College is a popular choice for Computer Software Applications majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 151 people received their associate degree in Computer Software Applications from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Boston University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Computer Software Applications. This school awarded 138 associate degrees in Computer Software Applications in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
George Washington University is a popular choice for Computer Software Applications majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 131 associate degrees in Computer Software Applications in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Spokane Community College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Computer Software Applications. This school awarded 128 associate degrees in Computer Software Applications in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Computer Software Applications Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 5,236 |
| Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration | 4,139 |
| Computer Graphics | 3,312 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications, Other | 1,866 |
| Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation | 1,028 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Computer Software Applications that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 118,381 |
| Computer Science | 79,857 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 57,935 |
| Information Science/Studies | 22,425 |
| Computer Programming | 15,336 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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