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#1 #1 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY At Rochester Institute of Technology, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Modeling, and Virtual Environments and Simulation. In fact, Rochester Institute of Technology awards 195 degrees per year to Computer Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 112 SAT Score 1,280–1,460 Median Starting Salary $67,552
#2 #2 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Iowa State University Ames, IA Annually, Iowa State University grants about 356 degrees to those studying Mechanical Engineering, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Animal Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 158 SAT Score 1,090–1,330 Median Starting Salary $70,458
#3 #3 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 39 SAT Score 1,390–1,510 Median Starting Salary $72,259
#4 #4 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX At The University of Texas at Dallas, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer and Information Sciences, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Digital Arts....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 116 SAT Score 1,170–1,420 Median Starting Salary $62,687
#5 #5 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Milwaukee School of Engineering Milwaukee, WI At Milwaukee School of Engineering, the most popular majors students pursue are Mechanical Engineering, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Electrical and Electronics Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 46 SAT Score 1,200–1,390 Median Starting Salary $65,534
#6 #6 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. San Jose State University San Jose, CA At San Jose State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 170 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $64,022
#7 #7 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, FL Every year, Florida Gulf Coast University awards around 285 degrees to those majoring in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 57 SAT Score 1,040–1,210 Median Starting Salary $67,267
#8 #8 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH At Miami University-Oxford, the three most popular college majors students study are Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Miami University-Oxford awards 401 degrees every year to Finance, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 53 SAT Score 1,220–1,380 Median Starting Salary $70,586
#9 #9 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Auburn University Auburn, AL At Auburn University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 67 SAT Score 1,250–1,400 Median Starting Salary $68,960
#10 #10 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Platteville Platteville, WI Every year, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville grants about 153 degrees to students studying Mechanical Engineering, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Construction Management, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Civil Engineering, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 38 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Median Starting Salary $70,136
#11 #11 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Terre Haute, IN Every year, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology grants around 120 degrees to students studying Mechanical Engineering, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Computer Science, Computer Engineering, General, and Electrical and Electronics Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,300–1,490 Median Starting Salary $70,481
#12 #12 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez Mayaguez, PR At the University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez, the three most popular college majors students study are Mechanical Engineering, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Animal Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 73 SAT Score 1,110–1,360 Median Starting Salary $62,922
#13 #13 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA At the University of California-Irvine, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business/Managerial Economics, Research and Experimental Psychology, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 29% Annual Degrees Awarded 52 SAT Score 1,240–1,440 Median Starting Salary $62,629
#14 #14 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College Erie, PA Annually, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College awards about 67 degrees to students studying Mechanical Engineering, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 1,130–1,320 Median Starting Salary $67,731
#15 #15 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott Prescott, AZ At Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering, Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General, and International Relations and Affairs....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 1,160–1,360 Median Starting Salary $64,650
#16 #16 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Concordia University-Wisconsin Mequon, WI At Concordia University-Wisconsin, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation Science, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $69,707
#17 #17 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA Each year, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo awards around 689 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 31% Annual Degrees Awarded 46 SAT Score 1,240–1,450 Median Starting Salary $68,355
#18 #18 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Brigham Young University Provo, UT At Brigham Young University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Exercise Physiology, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 67 SAT Score 1,310–1,440 Median Starting Salary $65,289
#19 #19 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 572 degrees every year to Human Computer Interaction majors....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 76 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $68,416
#20 #20 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 76 SAT Score 1,010–1,230 Median Starting Salary $66,264
#21 #21 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, FL Every year, Florida Institute of Technology grants around 81 degrees to students studying Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,130–1,320 Median Starting Salary $60,753
#22 #22 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Bellarmine University Louisville, KY At Bellarmine University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,020–1,240 Median Starting Salary $70,763
#23 #23 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. DeVry University-Illinois Lisle, IL Annually, DeVry University-Illinois awards about 702 degrees to those studying Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 53 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $68,416
#24 #24 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Dunwoody College of Technology Minneapolis, MN Annually, Dunwoody College of Technology awards about 18 degrees to students studying Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Construction Management, Manufacturing Engineering, and Interior Design....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 930–1,210 Median Starting Salary $68,416
#25 #25 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Drury University Springfield, MO Annually, Drury University awards about 29 degrees to those studying Architecture, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Biochemistry....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,120–1,340 Median Starting Salary $64,560
#26 #26 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Morehouse College Atlanta, GA Annually, Morehouse College grants about 128 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Film/Cinema/Video Studies, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Sociology....view more Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $65,648
#27 #27 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Shippensburg, PA At Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, the most popular majors students pursue are Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 980–1,220 Median Starting Salary $71,492
#28 #28 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Annually, Arizona State University Campus Immersion grants around 1172 degrees to students studying Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 38 SAT Score 1,090–1,320 Median Starting Salary $63,449
#29 #29 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX Each year, The University of Texas at Arlington awards around 2652 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 47 SAT Score 1,020–1,240 Median Starting Salary $65,409
#30 #30 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Clarkson University Potsdam, NY At Clarkson University, the three most popular college majors students study are Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, General, and Chemical Engineering. In fact, Clarkson University awards 137 degrees per year to graduating Mechanical Engineering students....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,210–1,400 Median Starting Salary $69,497
#31 #31 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE Every year, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln grants around 309 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score 1,110–1,320 Median Starting Salary $70,114
#32 #32 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. University of Miami Coral Gables, FL At the University of Miami, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Miami grants 213 degrees every year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 19% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 1,340–1,480 Median Starting Salary $65,484
#33 #33 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 28 SAT Score 1,250–1,440 Median Starting Salary $65,465
#34 #34 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Manchester University North Manchester, IN At Manchester University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Psychology, and General. In fact, Manchester University grants 23 degrees per year to Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 900–1,190 Median Starting Salary $72,117
#35 #35 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Indiana Institute of Technology Fort Wayne, IN At Indiana Institute of Technology, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 950–1,160 Median Starting Salary $61,356
#36 #36 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI Each year, Michigan Technological University grants about 274 degrees to those studying Mechanical Engineering, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Chemical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,150–1,370 Median Starting Salary $67,260
#37 #37 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA Annually, California State University-San Marcos awards around 470 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Sociology, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 34 SAT Score 860–1,080 Median Starting Salary $65,934
#38 #38 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH At Bowling Green State University-Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 38 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Median Starting Salary $71,874
#39 #39 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Montana Technological University Butte, MT At Montana Technological University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Civil Engineering, General, and Mechanical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,020–1,230 Median Starting Salary $61,832
#40 #40 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth North Dartmouth, MA At the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other, Criminology, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,070–1,280 Median Starting Salary $67,124
#41 #41 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Chapman University Orange, CA At Chapman University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Cinematography and Film/Video Production, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,280–1,440 Median Starting Salary $71,202
#42 #42 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. DigiPen Institute of Technology Redmond, WA Every year, DigiPen Institute of Technology grants about 91 degrees to students studying Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,190–1,410 Median Starting Salary $68,416
#43 #43 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, FL At Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score 850–1,010 Median Starting Salary $68,416
#44 #44 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL Annually, Loyola University Chicago grants around 424 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,220–1,390 Median Starting Salary $68,345
#45 #45 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT Every year, Quinnipiac University grants about 289 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $76,238
#46 #46 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Lipscomb University Nashville, TN Each year, Lipscomb University awards about 51 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,090–1,350 Median Starting Salary $67,009
#47 #47 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Trine University Angola, IN Each year, Trine University grants about 45 degrees to those studying Kinesiology and Exercise Science, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $68,104
#48 #48 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Saint Cloud State University Saint Cloud, MN At Saint Cloud State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 970–1,220 Median Starting Salary $69,213
#49 #49 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Villa Maria College Buffalo, NY Each year, Villa Maria College grants about 9 degrees to those majoring in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Music Management, Business Administration and Management, General, and Graphic Design....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 800–1,110 Median Starting Salary $65,592
#50 #50 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Valley City State University Valley City, ND At Valley City State University, the most popular majors students study are Elementary Education and Teaching, Business Administration and Management, General, Wildlife, and Fish and Wildlands Science and Management....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 930–1,180 Median Starting Salary $72,848
#51 #51 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Butler University Indianapolis, IN At Butler University, the most popular majors students study are Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General. In fact, Butler University awards 78 degrees annually to graduating Finance, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,190–1,370 Median Starting Salary $75,954
#52 #52 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Baldwin Wallace University Berea, OH At Baldwin Wallace University, the most popular majors students pursue are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,090–1,300 Median Starting Salary $69,318
#53 #53 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Monmouth University West Long Branch, NJ At Monmouth University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,150–1,320 Median Starting Salary $71,935
#54 #54 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Daytona Beach, FL Every year, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach awards around 516 degrees to those majoring in Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,170–1,380 Median Starting Salary $65,536
#55 #55 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Concordia University Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI At Concordia University Ann Arbor, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Sport and Fitness Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,010–1,180 Median Starting Salary $71,327
#56 #56 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. East Carolina University Greenville, NC Annually, East Carolina University grants around 351 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,020–1,220 Median Starting Salary $68,657
#57 #57 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO At the University of Northern Colorado, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 970–1,200 Median Starting Salary $69,792
#58 #58 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Utah Valley University Orem, UT At Utah Valley University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $66,975
#59 #59 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Western Governors University Salt Lake City, UT Each year, Western Governors University grants about 7718 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $68,416
#60 #60 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. State University of New York at Oswego Oswego, NY Annually, State University of New York at Oswego awards about 180 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,070–1,280 Median Starting Salary $68,381
#61 #61 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. William Penn University Oskaloosa, IA At William Penn University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Elementary Education and Teaching, Business Administration and Management, General, and Sport and Fitness Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 890–1,110 Median Starting Salary $68,440
#62 #62 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Franklin College Franklin, IN Annually, Franklin College awards around 22 degrees to students studying Kinesiology and Exercise Science, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, and Sociology....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,060–1,240 Median Starting Salary $73,415
#63 #63 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. University of Minnesota-Crookston Crookston, MN Every year, the University of Minnesota-Crookston awards around 41 degrees to students majoring in Accounting, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,010–1,180 Median Starting Salary $68,418
#64 #64 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. California Baptist University Riverside, CA Every year, California Baptist University grants about 179 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 930–1,210 Median Starting Salary $67,618
#65 #65 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Ohio Dominican University Columbus, OH At Ohio Dominican University, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,040–1,310 Median Starting Salary $68,651
#66 #66 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO Every year, the University of Central Missouri grants around 108 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 930–1,180 Median Starting Salary $69,054
#67 #67 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. University of Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN At the University of Indianapolis, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 970–1,190 Median Starting Salary $70,073
#68 #68 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ Each year, Northern Arizona University awards about 428 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,040–1,250 Median Starting Salary $67,709
#69 #69 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Washington State University Pullman, WA At Washington State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Washington State University awards 513 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 1,020–1,260 Median Starting Salary $66,749
#70 #70 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Lawrence Technological University Southfield, MI At Lawrence Technological University, the most popular majors students pursue are Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology, and Mechanical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,050–1,260 Median Starting Salary $67,206
#71 #71 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK At the University of Central Oklahoma, the three most popular college majors students study are General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Forensic Science and Technology. In fact, the University of Central Oklahoma awards 184 degrees per year to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,010–1,180 Median Starting Salary $66,665
#72 #72 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg Middletown, PA Each year, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg grants about 78 degrees to those majoring in Mechanical Engineering, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,120–1,320 Median Starting Salary $67,746
#73 #73 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Saint Leo University Saint Leo, FL Each year, Saint Leo University grants around 265 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Psychology, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 980–1,190 Median Starting Salary $65,034
#74 #74 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Utah Tech University Saint George, UT At Utah Tech University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 940–1,150 Median Starting Salary $68,416
#75 #75 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Vermont State University Randolph, VT Annually, Vermont State University awards about 90 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 860–1,060 Median Starting Salary $68,416
#76 #76 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. University of Mobile Mobile, AL At the University of Mobile, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,080–1,280 Median Starting Salary $67,811
#77 #77 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ At Arizona State University Digital Immersion, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 140 SAT Score 860–1,020 Median Starting Salary $66,926
#78 #78 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 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $68,416
#79 #79 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park, PA Every year, Pennsylvania State University-World Campus awards around 168 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 35 SAT Score 1,020–1,260 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 2,215 Computer Software Engineering degrees granted each year at the Bachelors degree level, men make up 81% percent and women make up 19% percent of the area of study. Did you know that California has more students being awarded a degree in Computer Software Engineering than any other state? In fact, California awarded 326 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, Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers and Architectural and Engineering Managers.

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

2,215

Female Students

415 (18%)

Male Students

1,800 (81%)

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

67%

112

1,280–1,460

$67,552

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

89%

158

1,090–1,330

$70,458

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

48%

39

1,390–1,510

$72,259

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

65%

116

1,170–1,420

$62,687

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

62%

46

1,200–1,390

$65,534

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

85%

170

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$64,022

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

77%

57

1,040–1,210

$67,267

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

75%

53

1,220–1,380

$70,586

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

46%

67

1,250–1,400

$68,960

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

87%

38

1,040–1,240

$70,136

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

77%

17

1,300–1,490

$70,481

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

52%

73

1,110–1,360

$62,922

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

29%

52

1,240–1,440

$62,629

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

97%

24

1,130–1,320

$67,731

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

77%

23

1,160–1,360

$64,650

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

78%

24

1,110–1,310