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2023 Best Computer Software Applications Master's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region

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$76,671 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Computer Software & Applications Master's Degree 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 Master's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in the Great Lakes Region 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 the Great Lakes Region

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 Great Lakes Region Schools for a Master's in Computer Software Applications

Our 2023 rankings named University of Michigan - Ann Arbor the best school in the Great Lakes Region for computer software and applications students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Ann Arbor, U-M is a public college with a very large student population.

Full Computer Software & Applications at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor Report

#2

DePaul University

Chicago, IL

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend DePaul University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Computer Software Applications Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the large city of Chicago, DePaul is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

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#3

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, IN

Out of the 7 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Purdue University - Main Campus landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue is a public school with a very large student population.

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#4

Lewis University

Romeoville, IL

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Lewis University is a great place for computer software and applications students working on their master’s degree. Lewis is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Romeoville.

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#5

Dominican University

River Forest, IL

Out of the 7 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Dominican University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of River Forest, Dominican U is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#6

Davenport University

Grand Rapids, MI

Davenport University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Software Applications Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Davenport University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Grand Rapids.

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Purdue University Northwest ranked #7 on this year’s Best Computer Software Applications Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the suburb of Hammond, Purdue Northwest is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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Best Computer Software & Applications Colleges by State

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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 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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