Master’s Degrees in Computer Software & Applications
Education Levels of Computer Software Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,929 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 | 3,929 |
| Graduate Certificate | 265 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 14 |
Earnings of Computer Software Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in computer software is $97,389. 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 $70,280 and the high is $112,680.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for computer software majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in computer software. About 57.1% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,242 |
| Women | 1,687 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of computer software master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 319 |
| Black or African American | 158 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 184 |
| White | 1,040 |
| International Students | 1,964 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 264 |
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 $7,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,302 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 464 people received their master's degree in computer software from WGU. About 35% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that WGU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $97,389.
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 $48,464 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,088 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. Of these students, 44% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network computer software graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $97,389.
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 $27,024 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,696 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 64% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in computer software at Academy of Art University make a median salary of 97,389.
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 $10,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 222 people received their master's degree in computer software from GMU. Of these students, 37% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in computer software at George Mason University make a median salary of 97,389.
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 $14,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 193 people received their master's degree in computer software from NEC. Of these students, 22% were women and 1% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that NEC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $97,389.
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 $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 142 people received their master's degree in computer software from NYU. About 63% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in computer software at New York University make a median salary of 97,389.
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 $9,459 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. About 39% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. North Carolina State University computer software graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $97,389.
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 $50,788 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,611 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. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women. University of St Thomas Minnesota computer software graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $97,389.
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 $43,379 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,135 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their master's degree in computer software from DePaul. About 33% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in computer software at DePaul University make a median salary of 97,389.
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 $62,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people received their master's degree in computer software from Northeastern. About 41% of this group were women, and 3% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Northeastern graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $97,389.
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 $64,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,100 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 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women. George Washington University computer software graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $97,389.
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 $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 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. About 32% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in computer software at Boston University make a median salary of 97,389.
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 $54,995 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,702 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. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women. The New School computer software graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $97,389.
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 $41,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,573 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. About 36% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Regis U graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $97,389.
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 $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 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 32% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Southern California computer software graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $97,389.
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 $62,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,496 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. Of these students, 59% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in computer software at Carnegie Mellon University make a median salary of 97,389.
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. Of these students, 24% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in computer software at University of Utah make a median salary of 97,389.
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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,360 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,167 per year. 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, 29% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that RMU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $97,389.
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 $7,008 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,460 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. About 41% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Austin Peay State University computer software graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $97,389.
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