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2023 Best Computer Software Applications Schools in Virginia

5 Colleges
$44,161 Avg Salary
$39,202 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Software & Applications 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Grad Degree Search has developed this Best Computer Software Applications Schools in Virginia ranking. This report analyzed 5 schools in Virginia to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Computer Software & Applications Schools in Virginia

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

Top Virginia Schools in Computer Software Applications

Our 2023 rankings named University of Virginia - Main Campus the best school in Virginia for computer software and applications students. Located in the suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Read full report on Computer Software & Applications at University of Virginia - Main Campus

#2

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend George Mason University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Computer Software Applications Schools in Virginia list. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public school with a very large student population.

Full Computer Software & Applications at George Mason University Report

The excellent programs at Virginia Commonwealth University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer software and applications schools in Virginia. Located in the medium-sized city of Richmond, VCU is a public school with a very large student population.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Virginia Commonwealth University Report

#4

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA

Out of the 5 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, Old Dominion University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Norfolk, Old Dominion is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Old Dominion University Report

#5

Radford University

Radford, VA

The excellent programs at Radford University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer software and applications schools in Virginia. Radford is a medium-sized public school located in the small suburb of Radford.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Radford University Report

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 5 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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