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Computer Software Applications Undergraduate Certificate

Computer Software Applications Undergraduate Certificates

There are 551 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aundergraduate certificate in Computer Software Applications. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and49% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.1% of Computer Software Applications graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Computer Software Applications Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 15,581 people earned theirComputer Software Applications majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Computer Software Applications at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Certificate (this page) 1,145
Associate’s Degree 2,255
Bachelor’s Degree 4,402
Master’s Degree 7,659
Doctor’s Degree 4

Earnings of Computer Software Applications Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)

Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aundergraduate certificate in Computer Software Applications of $41,500 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.

A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.

Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $47,963
4 years $41,500
5 years $47,394

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).

Student Debt (All Award Levels)

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue undergraduate certificates in Computer Software Applications. About 52.0% of graduates in this field are men.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 595
Women 550
Gender Diversity of Undergraduate Certificates in Computer Software Applications

The racial-ethnic distribution of Computer Software Applications graduates is as follows:

Race / Ethnicity Number of Grads Share
White 555 48.5%
Asian 66 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 226 19.7%
Black or African American 168 14.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 16 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3 0.3%
Two or More Races 61 5.3%
Race Unknown 26 2.3%
International Students 24 2.1%
Racial-Ethnic Diversity of Computer Software Applications Undergraduate Certificate Students

This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.1% of graduates fall into this category.

See the minority definition in the References below.

There are 728 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate in Computer Software Applications. Learn more about the most popular below:

#1

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, UT

The most popular school in the United States for Computer Software Applications students seeking a undergraduate certificate is Western Governors University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 788 people received their undergraduate certificate in Computer Software Applications from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Northeastern University Professional Programs comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Computer Software Applications. During the most recent year for which we have data, 744 people received their undergraduate certificate in Computer Software Applications from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Berklee College of Music is a popular choice for Computer Software Applications majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 485 undergraduate certificates in Computer Software Applications in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Computer Software Applications here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Southern New Hampshire University is a popular choice for Computer Software Applications majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 368 undergraduate certificates in Computer Software Applications in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#5

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

George Mason University is a popular choice for Computer Software Applications majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 346 undergraduate certificates in Computer Software Applications in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Brigham Young University-Idaho is a popular choice for Computer Software Applications majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 339 undergraduate certificates in Computer Software Applications in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#7

Valencia College

Orlando, FL

Valencia College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Computer Software Applications. This school awarded 315 undergraduate certificates in Computer Software Applications in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#8

School of Visual Arts

New York, NY

School of Visual Arts comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Computer Software Applications. During the most recent year for which we have data, 308 people received their undergraduate certificate in Computer Software Applications from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Computer Software Applications here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Northeastern University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Computer Software Applications. This school awarded 307 undergraduate certificates in Computer Software Applications in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Computer Software Applications here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#10

Academy of Art University

San Francisco, CA

Academy of Art University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Computer Software Applications. This school awarded 291 undergraduate certificates in Computer Software Applications in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#11

New York University

New York, NY

New York University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Computer Software Applications. During the most recent year for which we have data, 273 people received their undergraduate certificate in Computer Software Applications from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Computer Software Applications here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#12

The New School

New York, NY

The New School comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Computer Software Applications. During the most recent year for which we have data, 266 people received their undergraduate certificate in Computer Software Applications from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Computer Software Applications here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#13

DePaul University

Chicago, IL

DePaul University is a popular choice for Computer Software Applications majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 218 people received their undergraduate certificate in Computer Software Applications from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Rochester Institute of Technology comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Computer Software Applications. During the most recent year for which we have data, 216 people received their undergraduate certificate in Computer Software Applications from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Computer Software Applications here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#15

Atlantic University

Guaynabo, PR

Atlantic University is a popular choice for Computer Software Applications majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 207 undergraduate certificates in Computer Software Applications in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#16

Purdue University-Main Campus

West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University-Main Campus comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Computer Software Applications. During the most recent year for which we have data, 190 people received their undergraduate certificate in Computer Software Applications from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Computer Software Applications here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#17

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, IN

Ivy Tech Community College is a popular choice for Computer Software Applications majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 151 people received their undergraduate certificate in Computer Software Applications from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#18

Boston University

Boston, MA

Boston University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Computer Software Applications. This school awarded 138 undergraduate certificates in Computer Software Applications in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Computer Software Applications here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#19

George Washington University

Washington, DC

George Washington University is a popular choice for Computer Software Applications majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 131 people received their undergraduate certificate in Computer Software Applications from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Computer Software Applications here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Spokane Community College is a popular choice for Computer Software Applications majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 128 people received their undergraduate certificate in Computer Software Applications from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Computer Software Applications here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Computer Software Applications Concentrations

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design 5,236
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration 4,139
Computer Graphics 3,312
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other 1,866
Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation 1,028

Below are some popular majors similar to Computer Software Applications that also offer undergraduate certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Computer and Information Sciences, General 118,381
Computer Science 79,857
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management 57,935
Information Science/Studies 22,425
Computer Programming 15,336

References

The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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