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Computer Software Applications in Massachusetts

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Computer Software Applications Schools in Massachusetts

In 2020-2021, 639 students earned their Computer Software degrees in MA.

In terms of popularity, Computer Software Applications is the 26th most popular major in the state out of a total 245 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Computer Software Applications Majors in Massachusetts

Computer Software majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 639

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, a computer software major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer software majors in Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.4%
  • Black or African American: 1.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.3%
  • White: 9.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 79.5%
  • Other Races: 4.9%
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Jobs for Computer Software Applications Grads in Massachusetts

In this state, there are 47,660 people employed in jobs related to a computer software degree, compared to 1,647,460 nationwide.

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Wages for Computer Software Applications Jobs in Massachusetts

A typical salary for a computer software grad in the state is $95,380, compared to a typical salary of $89,580 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Massachusetts that offer computer software degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

404 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,310 Total Students

In their early career, Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network grads earn an average salary of $65,632. The full-time teacher rate is 11%. The 1.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

92 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
22,905 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. An average student at Northeastern will pay a net price of $29,714. The 1.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

82 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 73%. Graduates earn an average $58,876 after graduation.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
6,631 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $46,805. Graduates earn an average $27,330 after graduation.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
6,920 Total Students

The 1.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $77,597 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 88%.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
5,440 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $33,663. In their early career, Brandeis grads earn an average salary of $52,141. The 1.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Computer Software Applications Careers in MA

Some of the careers computer software majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 26% $105,620
Computer and Information Research Scientists 23% $111,450
Web Developers 11% $81,200
Database Administrators 10% $97,880
Multimedia Artists and Animators 3% $67,570
Graphic Designers 3% $60,530

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to computer software.

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Computer Science 1,103
Computer Information Systems 1,025
Information Science 378
Information Technology 241
Computer Programming 45
Computer Systems Networking 43
Data Processing 36

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