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2023 Best Computer Software Applications Graduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region

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Finding the Best Computer Software & Applications Graduate Certificate School for You

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, computer software and applications was ranked #58 in the country. In fact 4,047 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Grad Degree Search has developed this Best Computer Software Applications Graduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. This report analyzed 6 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which ones offered the best graduate certificate programs for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

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2023 Best Computer Software & Applications Graduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region

The following schools top our list of the Best Computer Software & Applications Graduate Certificate Colleges.

Top Great Lakes Region Schools for a Postbaccalaureate Certificates in Computer Software Applications

Our analysis found University of Michigan - Ann Arbor to be the best school for computer software and applications students who want to pursue a graduate certificate in the Great Lakes Region . Located in the city of Ann Arbor, U-M is a public school with a fairly large student population.

On average, computer software graduates from U-M take out $20,366 in student loans while working on their Graduate Certificate.

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#2

DePaul University

Chicago, IL

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means DePaul University is a great place for computer software and applications students working on their graduate certificate. Located in the large city of Chicago, DePaul is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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#3

Lewis University

Romeoville, IL

The excellent graduate certificate programs at Lewis University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer software and applications schools in the Great Lakes Region . Lewis is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Romeoville.

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The excellent graduate certificate programs at Illinois State University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer software and applications schools in the Great Lakes Region . Illinois State is a fairly large public school located in the midsize suburb of Normal.

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#5

Davenport University

Grand Rapids, MI

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Davenport University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Computer Software Applications Graduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Davenport University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Grand Rapids.

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Lawrence Technological University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer software and applications students to get a graduate certificate. It came in at #6 on the list. Lawrence Tech is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Southfield.

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Best Computer Software & Applications Colleges by State

Explore the best computer software and applications schools for a specific state in the Great Lakes region.

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 113
Illinois 164
Ohio 58
Indiana 30

Computer Software & Applications is one of 9 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 20,748
Computer Science 15,813
Information Technology 10,754
Information Science 6,934
Computer Systems Analysis 817

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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