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#1 #1 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, Information Technology, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 149 SAT Score 1,170–1,410 Median Starting Salary $62,687
#2 #2 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Iowa State University Ames, IA Annually, Iowa State University grants about 319 degrees to those studying Mechanical Engineering, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 131 SAT Score 1,100–1,330 Median Starting Salary $70,458
#3 #3 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, Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation, and Mechanical Engineering. In fact, Rochester Institute of Technology awards 231 degrees per year to Computer Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 117 SAT Score 1,280–1,460 Median Starting Salary $67,552
#4 #4 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, and Management Science. In fact, Stevens Institute of Technology grants 206 degrees annually to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 42 SAT Score 1,370–1,500 Median Starting Salary $72,259
#5 #5 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 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 125 SAT Score 990–1,290 Median Starting Salary $64,022
#6 #6 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Western Governors University Salt Lake City, UT Each year, Western Governors University grants about 4940 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 880 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $68,416
#7 #7 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, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 29% Annual Degrees Awarded 95 SAT Score 1,240–1,440 Median Starting Salary $62,629
#8 #8 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 148 degrees to students studying Mechanical Engineering, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Computer Science, Computer Engineering, General, and Chemical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,290–1,480 Median Starting Salary $70,481
#9 #9 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, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Civil Engineering, and General. In fact, Milwaukee School of Engineering grants 122 degrees per year to graduating Mechanical Engineering students....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 35 SAT Score 1,190–1,380 Median Starting Salary $65,534
#10 #10 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 314 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 68 SAT Score 1,040–1,210 Median Starting Salary $67,267
#11 #11 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI Each year, Michigan Technological University grants about 223 degrees to those studying Mechanical Engineering, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, and Chemical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score 1,140–1,360 Median Starting Salary $67,260
#12 #12 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. DeVry University-Illinois Lisle, IL Annually, DeVry University-Illinois awards about 812 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 101 SAT Score 680–1,020 Median Starting Salary $68,416
#13 #13 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 Engineering/Industrial Management. In fact, Clarkson University awards 125 degrees per year to graduating Mechanical Engineering students....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,190–1,380 Median Starting Salary $69,497
#14 #14 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, and Industrial Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 53 SAT Score 1,110–1,360 Median Starting Salary $62,922
#15 #15 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 65 degrees to students studying Mechanical Engineering, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,140–1,350 Median Starting Salary $67,731
#16 #16 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA Every year, Kennesaw State University grants about 584 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 101 SAT Score 1,000–1,240 Median Starting Salary $66,264
#17 #17 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, FL Every year, Florida Institute of Technology grants around 116 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 18 SAT Score 1,140–1,330 Median Starting Salary $60,753
#18 #18 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. DigiPen Institute of Technology Redmond, WA Every year, DigiPen Institute of Technology grants about 78 degrees to students studying Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,160–1,410 Median Starting Salary $68,416
#19 #19 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 175 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 42 SAT Score 1,120–1,350 Median Starting Salary $68,416
#20 #20 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. Other often-pursued majors include Finance, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,010–1,180 Median Starting Salary $68,418
#21 #21 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 166 degrees to students studying Mechanical Engineering, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Construction Management, Civil Engineering, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 1,080–1,310 Median Starting Salary $70,136
#22 #22 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, Biomedical Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 53 SAT Score 1,250–1,400 Median Starting Salary $68,960
#23 #23 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 333 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 33 SAT Score 1,270–1,450 Median Starting Salary $65,465
#24 #24 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, Psychology, General, and Cinematography and Film/Video Production....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,250–1,430 Median Starting Salary $71,202
#25 #25 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Point Loma Nazarene University San Diego, CA At Point Loma Nazarene University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,150–1,390 Median Starting Salary $68,362
#26 #26 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 Psychology, General, Early Childhood Education and Teaching, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. In fact, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania grants 64 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 890–1,310 Median Starting Salary $71,492
#27 #27 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 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,020–1,250 Median Starting Salary $70,763
#28 #28 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, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 40 SAT Score 1,010–1,220 Median Starting Salary $71,874
#29 #29 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, and Mechanical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 950–1,160 Median Starting Salary $61,356
#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 Finance, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Miami grants 372 degrees every year to graduating Finance, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 18% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,350–1,470 Median Starting Salary $65,484
#31 #31 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 Mechanical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,160–1,360 Median Starting Salary $64,650
#32 #32 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 776 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 30% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 1,250–1,450 Median Starting Salary $68,355
#33 #33 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Villa Maria College Buffalo, NY Each year, Villa Maria College grants about 13 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 730–1,050 Median Starting Salary $65,592
#34 #34 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 469 degrees every year to Finance, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 1,200–1,370 Median Starting Salary $70,586
#35 #35 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 2635 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 73 SAT Score 1,010–1,250 Median Starting Salary $65,409
#36 #36 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, Management Science, and Exercise Physiology....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 41 SAT Score 1,310–1,440 Median Starting Salary $65,289
#37 #37 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. University of Arizona Tucson, AZ Every year, the University of Arizona awards around 545 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 49 SAT Score 1,060–1,320 Median Starting Salary $65,773
#38 #38 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 1433 degrees to students studying Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 53 SAT Score 1,060–1,260 Median Starting Salary $63,449
#39 #39 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Drury University Springfield, MO Annually, Drury University awards about 36 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 Biochemistry....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $64,560
#40 #40 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, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 900–1,190 Median Starting Salary $72,117
#41 #41 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 259 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score 1,080–1,320 Median Starting Salary $70,114
#42 #42 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT Every year, Quinnipiac University grants about 272 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Finance, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,170–1,330 Median Starting Salary $76,238
#43 #43 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL Annually, Loyola University Chicago grants around 266 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,160–1,370 Median Starting Salary $68,345
#44 #44 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Lipscomb University Nashville, TN Each year, Lipscomb University awards about 69 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, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,090–1,350 Median Starting Salary $67,009
#45 #45 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 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $68,416
#46 #46 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 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,130–1,310 Median Starting Salary $71,935
#47 #47 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Trine University Angola, IN Each year, Trine University grants about 57 degrees to those studying Mechanical Engineering, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Cad/Cadd Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician, Civil Engineering, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,050–1,270 Median Starting Salary $68,104
#48 #48 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, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 960–1,270 Median Starting Salary $67,124
#49 #49 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Northwestern College Orange City, IA Every year, Northwestern College awards about 46 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 3 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Median Starting Salary $73,763
#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, and General Studies. In fact, Valley City State University grants 113 degrees every year to Elementary Education and Teaching majors....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 940–1,150 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, Psychology, and General. In fact, Butler University awards 79 degrees annually to graduating Finance, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,180–1,360 Median Starting Salary $75,954
#52 #52 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, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, Franciscan University of Steubenville awards 103 degrees annually to Theology/Theological Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,110–1,350 Median Starting Salary $74,329
#53 #53 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 624 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 11 SAT Score 1,170–1,380 Median Starting Salary $65,536
#54 #54 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, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,120–1,310 Median Starting Salary $71,827
#55 #55 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 Accounting. In fact, Utah Valley University awards 485 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 48 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $66,975
#56 #56 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, Management Information Systems and Services, Other, and Mechanical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Median Starting Salary $61,832
#57 #57 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Gannon University Erie, PA Every year, Gannon University awards around 64 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,060–1,290 Median Starting Salary $71,317
#58 #58 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
#59 #59 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, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 940–1,190 Median Starting Salary $68,416
#60 #60 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. University of Houston Houston, TX Each year, the University of Houston awards about 783 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Computer and Information Sciences, General, Finance, General, Management Information Systems, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,130–1,320 Median Starting Salary $63,549
#61 #61 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. College of Charleston Charleston, SC Every year, the College of Charleston awards around 244 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,140–1,330 Median Starting Salary $68,655
#62 #62 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 436 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 990–1,280 Median Starting Salary $66,749
#63 #63 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 Business Administration and Management, General, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, and Sport and Fitness Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,120–1,300 Median Starting Salary $69,318
#64 #64 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Morehouse College Atlanta, GA Annually, Morehouse College grants about 191 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Communication, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $65,648
#65 #65 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 Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology, Mechanical Engineering, and Electrical and Electronics Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,030–1,270 Median Starting Salary $67,206
#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 95 degrees to students majoring in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 930–1,180 Median Starting Salary $69,054
#67 #67 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. East Carolina University Greenville, NC Annually, East Carolina University grants around 366 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 940–1,190 Median Starting Salary $68,657
#68 #68 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 166 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,070–1,290 Median Starting Salary $68,381
#69 #69 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ Each year, Northern Arizona University awards about 496 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,010–1,250 Median Starting Salary $67,709
#70 #70 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 Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 960–1,200 Median Starting Salary $69,792
#71 #71 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. North Dakota State University Fargo, ND Each year, North Dakota State University awards around 191 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $72,053
#72 #72 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 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 940–1,220 Median Starting Salary $69,213
#73 #73 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. California Baptist University Riverside, CA Every year, California Baptist University grants about 185 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 870–1,180 Median Starting Salary $67,618
#74 #74 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 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 930–1,140 Median Starting Salary $68,440
#75 #75 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 38 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 960–1,160 Median Starting Salary $65,222
#76 #76 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 601 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 880–1,100 Median Starting Salary $65,934
#77 #77 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 Business Administration and Management, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $67,811
#78 #78 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
#79 #79 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, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 970–1,190 Median Starting Salary $70,073
#80 #80 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ Every year, Grand Canyon University grants around 3491 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,030–1,120 Median Starting Salary $68,416
#81 #81 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Saint Leo University Saint Leo, FL Each year, Saint Leo University grants around 203 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,000–1,220 Median Starting Salary $65,034
#82 #82 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Idaho State University Pocatello, ID At Idaho State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,810
#83 #83 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 77 degrees to those majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 37% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 980–1,180 Median Starting Salary $65,579
#84 #84 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington Abington, PA At Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington, the most popular majors students study are Business/Commerce, General, Computer Science, Finance, and General. In fact, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington grants 72 degrees annually to Business/Commerce, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,110–1,330 Median Starting Salary $69,835
#85 #85 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata, CA At California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management, and Environmental Science....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 860–1,110 Median Starting Salary $65,283
#86 #86 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 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, General Studies, and Forensic Science and Technology....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $66,665
#87 #87 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Lewis-Clark State College Lewiston, ID Each year, Lewis-Clark State College grants about 188 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Social Work, Business Administration and Management, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 880–1,100 Median Starting Salary $67,204
#88 #88 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
#89 #89 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 151 SAT Score 860–1,020 Median Starting Salary $66,926
#90 #90 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, Digital Arts, Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians, and Other. In fact, Full Sail University grants 483 degrees every year to Human Computer Interaction majors....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 77 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $68,416
#91 #91 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Ensign College Salt Lake City, UT Every year, Ensign College awards around 55 degrees to those majoring in Communication, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $68,416
#92 #92 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Dunwoody College of Technology Minneapolis, MN Annually, Dunwoody College of Technology awards about 34 degrees to students studying Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 930–1,210 Median Starting Salary $68,416
#93 #93 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Vermont State University Randolph, VT Annually, Vermont State University awards about 55 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 860–1,060 Median Starting Salary $68,416
#94 #94 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. DeVry University-California Ontario, CA At DeVry University-California, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other, Business Administration and Management, General, and Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 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 3,243 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 Utah has more students being awarded a degree in Computer Software Engineering than any other state? In fact, Utah awarded 1,014 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

3,243

Female Students

623 (19%)

Male Students

2,620 (80%)

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

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1,170–1,410

$62,687

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

88%

131

1,100–1,330

$70,458

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

67%

117

1,280–1,460

$67,552

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

51%

42

1,370–1,500

$72,259

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

80%

125

990–1,290

$64,022

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

45%

880

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$68,416

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

29%

95

1,240–1,440

$62,629

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

81%

19

1,290–1,480

$70,481

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

67%

35

1,190–1,380

$65,534

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

63%

68

1,040–1,210

$67,267

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

85%

32

1,140–1,360

$67,260

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

98%

101

680–1,020

$68,416

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

82%

14

1,190–1,380

$69,497

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

57%

53

1,110–1,360

$62,922

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

96%

19

1,140–1,350

$67,731

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

79%

101

1,000–1,240