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#1

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

Snow College
Ephraim, UT

At Snow College, only two majors are offered: Music, General, and Computer Software Engineering....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

16

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$68,416
#2

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

Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL

At Full Sail University, the three most popular college majors students study are Human Computer Interaction, Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians, Other, and Digital Arts. In fact, Full Sail University grants 440 degrees every year to Human Computer Interaction majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

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Annual Degrees Awarded

38

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$68,416
#3

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

Vermont State University
Randolph, VT

Annually, Vermont State University awards about 89 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Early Childhood Education and Teaching....view more

Acceptance Rate

83%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

860–1,060

Median Starting Salary

$68,416
#4

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

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
Lancaster, PA

At Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, the most popular majors students pursue are Carpentry/Carpenter, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

53%

Annual Degrees Awarded

31

SAT Score

1,020–1,220

Median Starting Salary

$68,416
#5

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

Oakland Community College
Auburn Hills, MI

At Oakland Community College, the most popular majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, General Studies, Business/Commerce, and General. In fact, Oakland Community College awards 363 degrees annually to graduating Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies students....view more

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

46

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$68,416
#6

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

Rasmussen University-Minnesota
St. Cloud, MN

At Rasmussen University-Minnesota, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Educational Leadership and Administration, General, Human Services, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

100%

Annual Degrees Awarded

16

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$68,416
#7

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

Rasmussen University-North Dakota
Fargo, ND

At Rasmussen University-North Dakota, only one major is offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$68,416
#8

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

Connecticut State Community College
New Britain, CT

Every year, Connecticut State Community College awards about 624 degrees to those majoring in General Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$68,416
#9

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

Rasmussen University-Illinois
Rockford, IL

Annually, Rasmussen University-Illinois grants about 691 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

100%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$68,416
#10

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

Rasmussen University-Florida
Ocala, FL

At Rasmussen University-Florida, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Educational Leadership and Administration, General, and Health/Health Care Administration/Management....view more

Acceptance Rate

100%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$68,416
#11

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

Rogue Community College
Grants Pass, OR

At Rogue Community College, the three most popular college majors students study are General Studies, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Rogue Community College grants 131 degrees every year to General Studies majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

27%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$68,416
#12

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

Rasmussen University-Kansas
Topeka, KS

At Rasmussen University-Kansas, only one major is offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more

Acceptance Rate

100%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$68,416
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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 181 Computer Software Engineering degrees granted each year at the Associates degree level, men make up 74% percent and women make up 26% percent of the area of study. Did you know that Michigan has more students being awarded a degree in Computer Software Engineering than any other state? In fact, Michigan awarded 46 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 Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers. 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 Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers, Architectural and Engineering Managers and Database Architects.

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
181
Female Students
47 (25%)
Male Students
134 (74%)

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