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#1 #1 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 69 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
#2 #2 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 182 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 40 SAT Score 1,120–1,350 Median Starting Salary $68,416
#3 #3 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, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Drexel University awards 381 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 38 SAT Score 1,250–1,440 Median Starting Salary $65,465
#4 #4 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 Early Childhood Education and Teaching, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 890–1,310 Median Starting Salary $71,492
#5 #5 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Gannon University Erie, PA Every year, Gannon University awards around 73 degrees to students studying Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,000–1,270 Median Starting Salary $71,317
#6 #6 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA At Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus, the most popular majors students study are Finance, General, Psychology, General, and Information Science/Studies. In fact, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus awards 533 degrees annually to Finance, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,250–1,430 Median Starting Salary $67,238
#7 #7 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 208 degrees per year to Computer Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 105 SAT Score 1,310–1,460 Median Starting Salary $67,552
#8 #8 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Iowa State University Ames, IA Annually, Iowa State University grants about 369 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 142 SAT Score 1,090–1,330 Median Starting Salary $70,458
#9 #9 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, Psychology, General, and Digital Arts....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 117 SAT Score 1,170–1,420 Median Starting Salary $62,687
#10 #10 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. DeVry University-Illinois Lisle, IL Annually, DeVry University-Illinois awards about 735 degrees to those studying Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 83 SAT Score 680–1,020 Median Starting Salary $68,416
#11 #11 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, Health and Physical Education/Fitness, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 156 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Median Starting Salary $64,022
#12 #12 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 59% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 1,180–1,380 Median Starting Salary $65,534
#13 #13 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 62 SAT Score 1,250–1,400 Median Starting Salary $68,960
#14 #14 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, Computer Science, Research and Experimental Psychology, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 29% Annual Degrees Awarded 56 SAT Score 1,240–1,440 Median Starting Salary $62,629
#15 #15 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA Every year, Kennesaw State University grants about 503 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 88 SAT Score 1,010–1,230 Median Starting Salary $66,264
#16 #16 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 294 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 64 SAT Score 1,040–1,210 Median Starting Salary $67,267
#17 #17 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 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 53 SAT Score 1,110–1,360 Median Starting Salary $62,922
#18 #18 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Villa Maria College Buffalo, NY Each year, Villa Maria College grants about 10 degrees to those majoring in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 730–1,050 Median Starting Salary $65,592
#19 #19 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 114 degrees to students studying Mechanical Engineering, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Computer Science, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and Chemical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,330–1,500 Median Starting Salary $70,481
#20 #20 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Western Governors University Salt Lake City, UT Each year, Western Governors University grants about 5592 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 388 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $68,416
#21 #21 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 Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Miami University-Oxford awards 323 degrees every year to Marketing/Marketing Management, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 46 SAT Score 1,220–1,380 Median Starting Salary $70,586
#22 #22 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, and Management Science....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 53 SAT Score 1,310–1,440 Median Starting Salary $65,289
#23 #23 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 Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General, Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering, and International Relations and Affairs....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 1,160–1,360 Median Starting Salary $64,650
#24 #24 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 Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Stevens Institute of Technology grants 178 degrees annually to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 48% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,390–1,510 Median Starting Salary $72,259
#25 #25 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Drury University Springfield, MO Annually, Drury University awards about 32 degrees to those studying Architecture, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Graphic Design....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,120–1,340 Median Starting Salary $64,560
#26 #26 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 747 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 31% Annual Degrees Awarded 37 SAT Score 1,230–1,420 Median Starting Salary $68,355
#27 #27 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 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $68,416
#28 #28 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. DigiPen Institute of Technology Redmond, WA Every year, DigiPen Institute of Technology grants about 93 degrees to students studying Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,180–1,390 Median Starting Salary $68,416
#29 #29 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 1251 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 46 SAT Score 1,090–1,320 Median Starting Salary $63,449
#30 #30 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 233 degrees every year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 19% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,340–1,480 Median Starting Salary $65,484
#31 #31 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 2465 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 56 SAT Score 1,010–1,250 Median Starting Salary $65,409
#32 #32 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 267 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 37 SAT Score 1,110–1,320 Median Starting Salary $70,114
#33 #33 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 10 SAT Score 1,280–1,430 Median Starting Salary $71,202
#34 #34 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, Engineering/Industrial Management, Civil Engineering, and General. In fact, Clarkson University awards 138 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
#35 #35 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, FL Every year, Florida Institute of Technology grants around 103 degrees to students studying Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,130–1,320 Median Starting Salary $60,753
#36 #36 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 37 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Median Starting Salary $71,874
#37 #37 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI Each year, Michigan Technological University grants about 175 degrees to those studying Mechanical Engineering, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, and Electrical and Electronics Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,150–1,370 Median Starting Salary $67,260
#38 #38 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 13 SAT Score 1,130–1,310 Median Starting Salary $70,763
#39 #39 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Dunwoody College of Technology Minneapolis, MN Annually, Dunwoody College of Technology awards about 17 degrees to students studying Interior Design, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 970–1,240 Median Starting Salary $68,416
#40 #40 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT Every year, Quinnipiac University grants about 283 degrees to those studying Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,160–1,330 Median Starting Salary $76,238
#41 #41 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 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 140 SAT Score 860–1,020 Median Starting Salary $66,926
#42 #42 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 -- Annual Degrees Awarded 53 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $68,416
#43 #43 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL Annually, Loyola University Chicago grants around 322 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,220–1,390 Median Starting Salary $68,345
#44 #44 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Butler University Indianapolis, IN At Butler University, the most popular majors students study are Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,190–1,370 Median Starting Salary $75,954
#45 #45 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 162 degrees to students studying Mechanical Engineering, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician, Civil Engineering, General, and Construction Management....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 1,080–1,310 Median Starting Salary $70,136
#46 #46 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, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, Washington State University awards 531 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score 1,030–1,220 Median Starting Salary $66,749
#47 #47 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Lipscomb University Nashville, TN Each year, Lipscomb University awards about 70 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,150–1,380 Median Starting Salary $67,009
#48 #48 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Franciscan University of Steubenville Steubenville, OH At Franciscan University of Steubenville, the most popular majors students study are Theology/Theological Studies, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,110–1,350 Median Starting Salary $74,329
#49 #49 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, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,150–1,320 Median Starting Salary $71,935
#50 #50 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 537 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Sociology....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 36 SAT Score 950–1,130 Median Starting Salary $65,934
#51 #51 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Bethel University Saint Paul, MN At Bethel University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,120–1,310 Median Starting Salary $71,827
#52 #52 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Trine University Angola, IN Each year, Trine University grants about 54 degrees to those studying Kinesiology and Exercise Science, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Mechanical Engineering, Cad/Cadd Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician, Civil Engineering, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,050–1,270 Median Starting Salary $68,104
#53 #53 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. University of Arizona Tucson, AZ Every year, the University of Arizona awards around 486 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,110–1,370 Median Starting Salary $65,773
#54 #54 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Northwestern College Orange City, IA Every year, Northwestern College awards about 44 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Median Starting Salary $73,763
#55 #55 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 30 degrees to students majoring in Accounting, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Finance, General, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,010–1,180 Median Starting Salary $68,418
#56 #56 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, Mechanical Engineering, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 950–1,160 Median Starting Salary $61,356
#57 #57 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, Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,090–1,320 Median Starting Salary $69,318
#58 #58 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 542 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 9 SAT Score 1,170–1,370 Median Starting Salary $65,536
#59 #59 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 Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 900–1,190 Median Starting Salary $72,117
#60 #60 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 4 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $69,707
#61 #61 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. East Carolina University Greenville, NC Annually, East Carolina University grants around 325 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,080–1,240 Median Starting Salary $68,657
#62 #62 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 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 970–1,200 Median Starting Salary $69,792
#63 #63 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Morehouse College Atlanta, GA Annually, Morehouse College grants about 150 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $65,648
#64 #64 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 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $67,811
#65 #65 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 204 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 4 SAT Score 1,080–1,280 Median Starting Salary $68,381
#66 #66 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. California Baptist University Riverside, CA Every year, California Baptist University grants about 188 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 970–1,170 Median Starting Salary $67,618
#67 #67 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, Psychology, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 940–1,220 Median Starting Salary $69,213
#68 #68 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Fresno Pacific University Fresno, CA At Fresno Pacific University, the most popular majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, and Social Work....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 970–1,230 Median Starting Salary $66,842
#69 #69 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. North Dakota State University Fargo, ND Each year, North Dakota State University awards around 178 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $72,053
#70 #70 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ Each year, Northern Arizona University awards about 452 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 5 SAT Score 990–1,190 Median Starting Salary $67,709
#71 #71 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 19 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $68,416
#72 #72 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 99 degrees to students majoring in Elementary Education and Teaching, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 930–1,180 Median Starting Salary $69,054
#73 #73 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. University of Virginia's College at Wise Wise, VA Every year, the University of Virginia's College at Wise grants around 53 degrees to those majoring in Social Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 29% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 960–1,120 Median Starting Salary $65,579
#74 #74 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 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 860–1,060 Median Starting Salary $68,416
#75 #75 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ Every year, Grand Canyon University grants around 3578 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,030–1,120 Median Starting Salary $68,416
#76 #76 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. St. Mary's University San Antonio, TX Each year, St- Mary's University awards about 35 degrees to students majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 890–1,310 Median Starting Salary $65,222
#77 #77 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, Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 930–1,180 Median Starting Salary $72,848
#78 #78 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Ensign College Salt Lake City, UT Every year, Ensign College awards around 36 degrees to those majoring in Small Business Administration/Management, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $68,416
#79 #79 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Saint Leo University Saint Leo, FL Each year, Saint Leo University grants around 230 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 Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,000–1,220 Median Starting Salary $65,034
#80 #80 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, Business/Commerce, General, and Sport and Fitness Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,010–1,340 Median Starting Salary $71,327
#81 #81 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 -- Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,975
#82 #82 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Howard Payne University Brownwood, TX Annually, Howard Payne University awards around 13 degrees to students studying Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 890–1,200 Median Starting Salary $70,117
#83 #83 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, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Central Oklahoma awards 209 degrees per year to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $66,665
#84 #84 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, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 890–1,110 Median Starting Salary $68,440
#85 #85 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, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 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 2,513 Computer Software Engineering degrees granted each year at the Bachelors degree level, men make up 82% percent and women make up 18% percent of the area of study. Did you know that Utah has more students being awarded a degree in Computer Software Engineering than any other state? In fact, Utah awarded 496 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.

This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Computer Software Engineering degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.

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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

2,513

Female Students

451 (17%)

Male Students

2,062 (82%)

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

97%

24

1,130–1,320

$67,731

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

91%

40

1,120–1,350

$68,416

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

79%

38

1,250–1,440

$65,465

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

86%

20

890–1,310

$71,492

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

74%

6

1,000–1,270

$71,317

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

61%

1

1,250–1,430

$67,238

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

67%

105

1,310–1,460

$67,552

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

89%

142

1,090–1,330

$70,458

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

65%

117

1,170–1,420

$62,687

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

98%

83

680–1,020

$68,416

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

85%

156

1,010–1,240

$64,022

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

59%

26

1,180–1,380

$65,534

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

46%

62

1,250–1,400

$68,960

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

29%

56

1,240–1,440

$62,629

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

69%

88

1,010–1,230

$66,264

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

63%

64

1,040–1,210