Computer Software Applications Doctor’s Degrees
There are 551 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Computer Software Applications. This major attracts roughly equal numbers of men and women. Around 50% of these students are from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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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 | 2,255 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4,402 |
| Master’s Degree | 7,659 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 4 |
Earnings of Computer Software Applications Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s 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 doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
A doctor’s degree in Computer Software Applications is about equally as popular with men as it is with women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2 |
| Women | 2 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Computer Software Applications graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2 | 50.0% |
| Asian | 1 | 25.0% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 25.0% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Computer Software Applications Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 728 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Computer Software Applications. Learn more about the most popular below:
Western Governors University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Computer Software Applications majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 788 people received their doctor's degree in Computer Software Applications from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Computer Software Applications here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northeastern University Professional Programs is a popular choice for Computer Software Applications majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 744 people received their doctor's 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.
Berklee College of Music comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Computer Software Applications. During the most recent year for which we have data, 485 people received their doctor's degree in Computer Software Applications from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's 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 doctor's degrees in Computer Software Applications. During the most recent year for which we have data, 368 people received their doctor's degree in Computer Software Applications from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Computer Software Applications here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
George Mason University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Computer Software Applications. This school awarded 346 doctor's degrees in Computer Software Applications in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Computer Software Applications here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University-Idaho comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Computer Software Applications. During the most recent year for which we have data, 339 people received their doctor's degree in Computer Software Applications from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's 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 doctor's degrees in Computer Software Applications. During the most recent year for which we have data, 315 people received their doctor's degree in Computer Software Applications from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's 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 doctor's degrees in Computer Software Applications. This school awarded 308 doctor's degrees in Computer Software Applications in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Computer Software Applications here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northeastern University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Computer Software Applications. This school awarded 307 doctor's degrees in Computer Software Applications in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Computer Software Applications here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Academy of Art University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Computer Software Applications. During the most recent year for which we have data, 291 people received their doctor's degree in Computer Software Applications from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Computer Software Applications here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for Computer Software Applications majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 273 doctor's 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 doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 266 people received their doctor's degree in Computer Software Applications from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's 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 doctor's degrees in Computer Software Applications. This school awarded 218 doctor's degrees in Computer Software Applications in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Computer Software Applications here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rochester Institute of Technology comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Computer Software Applications. This school awarded 216 doctor's degrees in Computer Software Applications in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Computer Software Applications here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Atlantic University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Computer Software Applications. During the most recent year for which we have data, 207 people received their doctor's 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.
Purdue University-Main Campus comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Computer Software Applications. During the most recent year for which we have data, 190 people received their doctor's 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.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Computer Software Applications. This school awarded 151 doctor's 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.
Boston University is a popular choice for Computer Software Applications majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 138 people received their doctor's 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 Washington University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Computer Software Applications. During the most recent year for which we have data, 131 people received their doctor's degree in Computer Software Applications from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Computer Software Applications here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Spokane Community College is a popular choice for Computer Software Applications majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 128 doctor's 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 doctor’s 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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