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2023 Best Computer Software Applications Master's Degree Schools in California

3 Colleges
$76,671 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Computer Software & Applications Master's Degree School for You

With 431 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, computer software and applications is the #59 most popular major in California.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

The Best Computer Software Applications Master's Degree Schools in California ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in California to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences 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 Master’s Degree Schools in California

Check out the computer software master's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top California Schools for a Master's in Computer Software Applications

Our analysis found University of Southern California to be the best school for computer software and applications students who want to pursue a master’s degree in California. Located in the city of Los Angeles, USC is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

Full Computer Software & Applications at University of Southern California Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of California - Santa Cruz. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Computer Software Applications Master’s Degree Schools in California list. Located in the city of Santa Cruz, UC Santa Cruz is a public college with a large student population.

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#3

Academy of Art University

San Francisco, CA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Academy of Art University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Computer Software Applications Master’s Degree Schools in California list. Located in the large city of San Francisco, Academy of Art University is a private for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

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Best Computer Software & Applications Colleges in the Far Western US Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Washington 14
Oregon 9

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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