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

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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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Grad Degree Search has created its Most Popular Computer Software Applications Master's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 12 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which master's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer Software & Applications program at each school on the list.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for computer software majors pursuing a master's degree.

#1

DePaul University

Chicago, IL

Our analysis found DePaul University to be the most popular school for computer software and applications students who want to pursue a master’s degree in the Great Lakes Region . Located in the large city of Chicago, DePaul is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

About 35% of the students majoring in computer software at the school are women while 65% are male.

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The in-demand master’s degree programs at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer software and applications schools in the Great Lakes Region . Located in the medium-sized city of Ann Arbor, U-M is a public school with a very large student population.

Of the 49 students majoring in computer software at U-M, 73% are male and 27% are female.

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#3

Lewis University

Romeoville, IL

A rank of #3 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 moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Romeoville.

Women make up 25% of the computer software majors at the school.

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#4

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, IN

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Purdue University - Main Campus. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Software Applications Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the small city of West Lafayette, Purdue is a public school with a very large student population.

Women make up 39% of the computer software majors at the school.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Purdue University - Main Campus Report

#5

Davenport University

Grand Rapids, MI

The in-demand master’s degree programs at Davenport University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer software and applications schools in the Great Lakes Region . Davenport University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Grand Rapids.

Women make up 67% of the computer software majors at the school.

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University of Detroit Mercy ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Software Applications Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Detroit Mercy is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Detroit.

Women make up 25% of the computer software majors at the school.

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Purdue University Northwest did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer software and applications students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the suburb of Hammond, Purdue Northwest is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Women make up 50% of the computer software majors at the school.

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#7

Dominican University

River Forest, IL

Dominican University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer software and applications students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the large suburb of River Forest, Dominican U is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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With a ranking of #9, Loyola University Chicago did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer software and applications students working on their master’s degree. Located in the large city of Chicago, Loyola Chicago is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

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With a ranking of #9, University of Akron Main Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer software and applications students working on their master’s degree. Located in the midsize city of Akron, University of Akron Main Campus is a public school with a large student population.

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Best Computer Software & Applications Colleges by State

Explore the best computer software and applications colleges for a specific state in the Great Lakes region.

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 12 schools only.

  • 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Negative Space.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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