Computer Software Engineering

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#1

#1 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S.

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

At Drexel University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Computer Science, and Mechanical Engineering. In fact, Drexel University awards 469 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

30

SAT Score

1,250–1,440

Median Starting Salary

$65,465

#2

#2 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S.

Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ

At Stevens Institute of Technology, the most popular majors students pursue are Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Stevens Institute of Technology grants 180 degrees annually to graduating Mechanical Engineering students....view more

Acceptance Rate

48%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

1,390–1,510

Median Starting Salary

$72,259

#3

#3 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S.

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Every year, Kennesaw State University grants about 463 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

69%

Annual Degrees Awarded

22

SAT Score

1,010–1,230

Median Starting Salary

$66,264

#4

#4 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S.

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Each year, North Dakota State University awards around 216 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,010–1,210

Median Starting Salary

$72,053

#5

#5 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S.

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Annually, George Mason University awards around 645 degrees to those studying Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Information Technology, Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Police Science....view more

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,170–1,370

Median Starting Salary

$65,827

#6

#6 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S.

Citadel Military College of South Carolina
Charleston, SC

At Citadel Military College of South Carolina, the most popular majors students pursue are Business/Commerce, General, Intelligence, General, and Mechanical Engineering. In fact, Citadel Military College of South Carolina awards 129 degrees per year to Business/Commerce, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

93%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,100–1,290

Median Starting Salary

$70,074

#7

#7 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S.

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Each year, San Diego State University grants around 2001 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

36%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,100–1,320

Median Starting Salary

$64,012

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About Computer Software Engineering

Computer Software Engineering programs prepare individuals to apply scientific and mathematical principles to the design, analysis, verification, validation, implementation, and maintenance of computer software systems using a variety of computer languages. Includes instruction in discrete mathematics, probability and statistics, computer science, managerial science, and applications to complex computer systems.

Of the 69 Computer Software Engineering degrees granted each year at the Postbaccalaureate certificate level, men make up 78% percent and women make up 22% percent of the area of study. Did you know that Pennsylvania has more students being awarded a degree in Computer Software Engineering than any other state? In fact, Pennsylvania awarded 30 degrees last year! The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Computer Software Engineering is $64,700.

Popularity of Computer Software Engineering Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

The highest paying careers for Computer Software Engineering majors include Architectural and Engineering Managers, Database Architects and Software Developers. But, another thing to think about is how much demand there is for specific careers. Jobs that are in high need that a degree in Computer Software Engineering can prepare you for are Software Developers, Architectural and Engineering Managers and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Computer Software Engineering majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Computer Software Engineering majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
69
Female Students
15 (21%)
Male Students
54 (78%)

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