Computer Software Applications Master’s Degrees
There are 551 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Computer Software Applications. This degree is more popular with male students, and about21% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 56.4% of Computer Software Applications graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Computer Software Applications Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 15,581 students earned theirComputer 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 (this page) | 7,659 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 4 |
Earnings of Computer Software Applications Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’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 master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 56.8% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,350 |
| Women | 1,788 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Computer Software Applications graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 935 | 22.6% |
| Asian | 302 | 7.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 188 | 4.5% |
| Black or African American | 172 | 4.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 56 | 1.4% |
| Race Unknown | 144 | 3.5% |
| International Students | 2,334 | 56.4% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 56.4% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Computer Software Applications Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 728 colleges that offer a master’s 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 master's degree is Western Governors University. This school awarded 788 master's degrees in Computer Software Applications in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degrees in Computer Software Applications. During the most recent year for which we have data, 744 people received their master's degree in Computer Software Applications from this school. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degrees in Computer Software Applications. During the most recent year for which we have data, 485 people received their master's degree in Computer Software Applications from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Computer Software Applications here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University is a popular choice for Computer Software Applications majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 368 master'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.
George Mason University is a popular choice for Computer Software Applications majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 346 people received their master's degree in Computer Software Applications from this school. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 339 people received their master'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.
Valencia College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Computer Software Applications. This school awarded 315 master'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.
School of Visual Arts is a popular choice for Computer Software Applications majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 308 master'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.
Northeastern University is a popular choice for Computer Software Applications majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 307 people received their master's degree in Computer Software Applications from this school. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degree. This school awarded 291 master'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.
New York University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Computer Software Applications. During the most recent year for which we have data, 273 people received their master's degree in Computer Software Applications from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Computer Software Applications here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The New School comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Computer Software Applications. This school awarded 266 master's degrees in Computer Software Applications in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Computer Software Applications. This school awarded 218 master's degrees in Computer Software Applications in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Computer Software Applications. This school awarded 216 master'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.
Atlantic University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Computer Software Applications. During the most recent year for which we have data, 207 people received their master's degree in Computer Software Applications from this school. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degree. This school awarded 190 master's degrees in Computer Software Applications in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Computer Software Applications here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Computer Software Applications. This school awarded 151 master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 138 master'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.
George Washington University is a popular choice for Computer Software Applications majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 131 people received their master's degree in Computer Software Applications from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Computer Software Applications here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Spokane Community College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Computer Software Applications. This school awarded 128 master'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 master’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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