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2023 Best Computer Software Applications Graduate Certificate Schools in Virginia

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

With 342 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, computer software and applications is the #28 most popular major in Virginia.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Grad Degree Search has created its Best Computer Software Applications Graduate Certificate Schools in Virginia ranking. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in Virginia to see which graduate certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Computer Software & Applications Graduate Certificate Schools in Virginia

Check out the computer software graduate certificate programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Virginia 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 Virginia for computer software and applications students working on their graduate certificate. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public college with a very large student population.

Read full report on Computer Software & Applications at George Mason University

Out of the 3 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, Virginia Commonwealth University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Richmond, VCU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Virginia Commonwealth University Report

#3

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Old Dominion University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Computer Software Applications Graduate Certificate Schools in Virginia list. Located in the medium-sized city of Norfolk, Old Dominion is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Read full report on Computer Software & Applications at Old Dominion University

Best Computer Software & Applications Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Computer Software & Applications Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
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.

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 3 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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