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Master’s Degrees in Computer Software & Applications

3,555 Yearly Graduations
$73,365 Median Salary
40% Women
There are 75 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a master's degree in computer software. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 49.6% of computer software graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Computer Software Majors

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3,555 students 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 3,555
Graduate Certificate 483
Doctor’s Degree 9

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.

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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 59.6% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 2,120
Women 1,435
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The racial-ethnic distribution of computer software master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 307
Black or African American 129
Hispanic or Latino 121
White 981
International Students 1,762
Other Races/Ethnicities 255
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There are 75 colleges that offer a master’s degree in computer software. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, Utah
464 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $7,162 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,500 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 464 master's degrees were handed out to computer software majors at WGU. Of these students, 29% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

404 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
1% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $12,984 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,866 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 404 master's degrees were handed out to computer software majors at Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network. About 47% of this group were women, and 1% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Academy of Art University

San Francisco, California
272 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $24,624 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,696 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 272 master's degrees were handed out to computer software majors at Academy of Art University. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.

#4

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
222 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $9,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,035 per year. The computer software program at George Mason University awarded 222 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.

#5

New England College

Henniker, New Hampshire
193 Yearly Graduations
22% 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 $27,108 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,568 per year. The computer software program at New England College awarded 193 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#6

New York University

New York, New York
142 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. The computer software program at New York University awarded 142 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.

#7

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
118 Yearly Graduations
37% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 118 people received their master's degree in computer software from NC State. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 37% were women.

#8

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
101 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $16,547 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,674 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 101 people received their master's degree in computer software from University of Virginia. About 33% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

University of St Thomas Minnesota

Saint Paul, Minnesota
99 Yearly Graduations
37% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $47,274 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,503 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 99 master's degrees were handed out to computer software majors at UST MN. Of these students, 37% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

DePaul University

Chicago, Illinois
97 Yearly Graduations
35% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $41,361 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,951 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 97 people received their master's degree in computer software from DePaul. Of these students, 35% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

Northeastern University

Boston, Massachusetts
92 Yearly Graduations
37% Women
5% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $56,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,801 per year. The computer software program at Northeastern University awarded 92 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 37% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

George Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia
90 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $57,894 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,850 per year. The computer software program at George Washington University awarded 90 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 44% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

The New School

New York, New York
82 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $51,122 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $47,920 per year. The computer software program at The New School awarded 82 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 77% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts
82 Yearly Graduations
22% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $58,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,560 per year. The computer software program at Boston University awarded 82 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 22% were women.

#15

Regis University

Denver, Colorado
77 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $39,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,063 per year. The computer software program at Regis University awarded 77 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 29% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
74 Yearly Graduations
51% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $57,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,441 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 74 master's degrees were handed out to computer software majors at Carnegie Mellon. About 51% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
74 Yearly Graduations
27% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 74 people received their master's degree in computer software from USC. Of these students, 27% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah
68 Yearly Graduations
28% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $7,749 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,970 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 68 master's degrees were handed out to computer software majors at U of U. About 28% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

Robert Morris University

Moon Township, Pennsylvania
64 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 64 master's degrees were handed out to computer software majors at RMU. About 33% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

Austin Peay State University

Clarksville, Tennessee
64 Yearly Graduations
36% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 64 master's degrees were handed out to computer software majors at Austin Peay State University. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to computer software that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Computer Information Systems 18,992
Computer Science 14,364
Information Technology 9,181
Information Science 6,396
Computer Systems Analysis 628

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.

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