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2023 Best Computer Software Applications Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region

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

Computer Software & Applications is the #58 most popular major in the country with 4,047 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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.

The Best Computer Software Applications Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in the Southeast Region to see which graduate certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

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

The colleges and universities below are the best for computer software majors pursuing a graduate certificate.

Top Southeast Region Schools for a Postbaccalaureate Certificates in Computer Software Applications

#1

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

Our 2023 rankings named George Mason University the best school in the Southeast Region for computer software and applications students working on their graduate certificate. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public school with a very large student population.

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The excellent graduate certificate programs at University of North Carolina at Greensboro helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer software and applications schools in the Southeast Region . UNC Greensboro is a large public school located in the city of Greensboro.

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#3

East Carolina University

Greenville, NC

The excellent graduate certificate programs at East Carolina University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer software and applications schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the city of Greenville, ECU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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The excellent graduate certificate programs at Virginia Commonwealth University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer software and applications schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the medium-sized city of Richmond, VCU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Appalachian State University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Computer Software Applications Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the town of Boone, Appalachian State is a public college with a very large student population.

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#6

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA

Old Dominion University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best graduate certificate computer software and applications programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Norfolk, Old Dominion is a public college with a very large student population.

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#7

Austin Peay State University

Clarksville, TN

Austin Peay State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Software Applications Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Austin Peay State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Clarksville.

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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 Southeast region.

State Degrees Awarded
Virginia 342
Florida 16
Georgia 47
North Carolina 252
Tennessee 65
Kentucky 9
Louisiana 6
Alabama 5
South Carolina 0
Mississippi 5
West Virginia 3

One of 9 majors within the area of study, computer software and applications has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to Computer Software

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 7 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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