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#1 #1 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY Generally, Rochester Institute of Technology is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,290–1,460 Est. Net Price * $39,600 Median Starting Salary $67,552
#2 #2 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, NJ Stevens Institute of Technology is a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 39 SAT Score 1,390–1,510 Est. Net Price * $41,689 Median Starting Salary $72,259
#3 #3 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX Overall, The University of Texas at Dallas is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 41 SAT Score 1,180–1,430 Est. Net Price * $13,555 Median Starting Salary $62,687
#4 #4 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA the University of California-Irvine is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 21% Annual Degrees Awarded 47 SAT Score 1,240–1,440 Est. Net Price * $14,033 Median Starting Salary $62,629
#5 #5 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. San Jose State University San Jose, CA San Jose State University is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 256 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Est. Net Price * $14,219 Median Starting Salary $64,022
#6 #6 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA Kennesaw State University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 46 SAT Score 1,030–1,210 Est. Net Price * $18,079 Median Starting Salary $66,264
#7 #7 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX The University of Texas at Arlington is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,000–1,240 Est. Net Price * $14,262 Median Starting Salary $65,409
#8 #8 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Vermont Technical College Randolph, VT Vermont Technical College is a highly selective school. The school receives roughly 900 applications each... Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 860–1,060 Est. Net Price * $19,426 Median Starting Salary $68,416
#9 #9 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University Campus Immersion is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 40 SAT Score 1,090–1,320 Est. Net Price * $14,808 Median Starting Salary $63,449
#10 #10 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, FL Florida Institute of Technology is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,120–1,320 Est. Net Price * $30,752 Median Starting Salary $60,753
#11 #11 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,030–1,210 Est. Net Price * $20,485 Median Starting Salary $71,874
#12 #12 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Daytona Beach, FL Overall, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,140–1,340 Est. Net Price * $38,983 Median Starting Salary $65,536
#13 #13 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Washington State University Pullman, WA Washington State University is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,030–1,220 Est. Net Price * $17,911 Median Starting Salary $66,749
#14 #14 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Drexel University Philadelphia, PA Drexel University is a somewhat selective school. They receive about 37,000 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,240–1,430 Est. Net Price * $39,267 Median Starting Salary $65,465
#15 #15 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Lipscomb University Nashville, TN Lipscomb University is a fairly selective school. They receive about 3,700 applications every admission... Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,140–1,360 Est. Net Price * $27,937 Median Starting Salary $67,009
#16 #16 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL Loyola University Chicago is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,230–1,390 Est. Net Price * $37,511 Median Starting Salary $68,345
#17 #17 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Concordia University-Wisconsin Mequon, WI Concordia University-Wisconsin is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Est. Net Price * $24,485 Median Starting Salary $69,707
#18 #18 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Monmouth University West Long Branch, NJ Monmouth University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Est. Net Price * $31,416 Median Starting Salary $71,935
#19 #19 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Saint Cloud State University Saint Cloud, MN Saint Cloud State University is a non selective school. They receive about 4,800 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 980–1,190 Est. Net Price * $14,065 Median Starting Salary $69,213
#20 #20 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. California Baptist University Riverside, CA California Baptist University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 970–1,170 Est. Net Price * $27,304 Median Starting Salary $67,618
#21 #21 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. East Carolina University Greenville, NC East Carolina University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,020–1,180 Est. Net Price * $14,410 Median Starting Salary $68,657
#22 #22 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. St. Mary's University San Antonio, TX Overall, St- Mary's University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,030–1,230 Est. Net Price * $21,379 Median Starting Salary $65,222
#23 #23 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Northeastern University Boston, MA Northeastern University is known for being a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 7% Annual Degrees Awarded 583 SAT Score 1,450–1,550 Est. Net Price * $35,827 Median Starting Salary $67,534
#24 #24 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA In general, Carnegie Mellon University is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 11% Annual Degrees Awarded 117 SAT Score 1,500–1,570 Est. Net Price * $33,499 Median Starting Salary $68,471
#25 #25 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Harvard University Cambridge, MA In 2016, Harvard received a record breaking amount of first year applications: 39,044. Acceptance Rate 3% Annual Degrees Awarded 57 SAT Score 1,500–1,590 Est. Net Price * $19,491 Median Starting Salary $59,446
#26 #26 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. University of Advancing Technology Tempe, AZ the University of Advancing Technology is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 950–1,180 Est. Net Price * $20,164 Median Starting Salary $68,416
#27 #27 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Tufts University Medford, MA Tufts University is known for being a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 10% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,460–1,550 Est. Net Price * $30,479 Median Starting Salary $68,604
#28 #28 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Villanova University Villanova, PA Villanova University is known for being a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 23% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,400–1,500 Est. Net Price * $34,837 Median Starting Salary $73,356
#29 #29 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Fairfield University Fairfield, CT Fairfield University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,260–1,380 Est. Net Price * $46,065 Median Starting Salary $79,037
#30 #30 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX Overall, Southern Methodist University is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 1,390–1,510 Est. Net Price * $45,094 Median Starting Salary $66,966
#31 #31 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA California State University-Fullerton is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 69 SAT Score 1,000–1,180 Est. Net Price * $7,925 Median Starting Salary $64,912
#32 #32 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. University of Minnesota Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN Generally, the University of Minnesota Twin Cities is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,290–1,450 Est. Net Price * $16,018 Median Starting Salary $69,321
#33 #33 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO Saint Louis University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,240–1,400 Est. Net Price * $29,651 Median Starting Salary $70,350
#34 #34 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. University of Scranton Scranton, PA Overall, the University of Scranton is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,160–1,330 Est. Net Price * $35,526 Median Starting Salary $75,642
#35 #35 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. DePaul University Chicago, IL In general, DePaul University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score 1,110–1,330 Est. Net Price * $32,151 Median Starting Salary $68,645
#36 #36 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, NJ New Jersey Institute of Technology is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,200–1,460 Est. Net Price * $17,762 Median Starting Salary $61,555
#37 #37 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Mercer University Macon, GA Mercer University is a fairly selective school. The school receives about 7,600 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,210–1,380 Est. Net Price * $22,087 Median Starting Salary $64,748
#38 #38 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. George Mason University Fairfax, VA George Mason University is a non selective school. The school receives approximately 20,000 applications... Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 1,150–1,360 Est. Net Price * $18,479 Median Starting Salary $65,827
#39 #39 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT the University of Utah is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score 1,130–1,350 Est. Net Price * $12,399 Median Starting Salary $64,329
#40 #40 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago, IL Illinois Institute of Technology is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,250–1,420 Est. Net Price * $28,702 Median Starting Salary $61,200
#41 #41 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI In general, the University of Detroit Mercy is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 980–1,220 Est. Net Price * $18,197 Median Starting Salary $66,269
#42 #42 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. University of Houston-Clear Lake Houston, TX the University of Houston-Clear Lake is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 43 SAT Score 1,000–1,170 Est. Net Price * $17,871 Median Starting Salary $64,142
#43 #43 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-La Crosse La Crosse, WI Generally, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,080–1,240 Est. Net Price * $13,130 Median Starting Salary $73,057
#44 #44 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX In general, Texas Tech University is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,110–1,290 Est. Net Price * $17,896 Median Starting Salary $67,078
#45 #45 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Carroll University Waukesha, WI In general, Carroll University is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,100–1,320 Est. Net Price * $25,485 Median Starting Salary $73,802
#46 #46 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Pace University New York, NY Pace University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,140–1,310 Est. Net Price * $33,363 Median Starting Salary $68,813
#47 #47 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. West Virginia University Morgantown, WV West Virginia University is a non selective school. They receive roughly 18,200 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,020–1,230 Est. Net Price * $12,202 Median Starting Salary $68,588
#48 #48 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. North Dakota State University Fargo, ND Generally, North Dakota State University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Est. Net Price * $15,962 Median Starting Salary $72,053
#49 #49 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT Central Connecticut State University is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 950–1,160 Est. Net Price * $17,088 Median Starting Salary $67,837
#50 #50 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. University of California-Merced Merced, CA Generally, the University of California-Merced is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 980–1,160 Est. Net Price * $13,549 Median Starting Salary $64,674
#51 #51 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Texas State University San Marcos, TX Texas State University is a non selective school. They receive about 28,900 applications every admission... Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 990–1,190 Est. Net Price * $14,120 Median Starting Salary $67,346
#52 #52 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX Generally, The University of Texas at El Paso is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 880–1,100 Est. Net Price * $9,563 Median Starting Salary $65,009
#53 #53 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Concordia University Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI Concordia University Ann Arbor is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 970–1,280 Est. Net Price * $26,353 Median Starting Salary $71,327
#54 #54 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH Cleveland State University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 940–1,190 Est. Net Price * $15,719 Median Starting Salary $65,187
#55 #55 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Saint Xavier University Chicago, IL Overall, Saint Xavier University is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 960–1,140 Est. Net Price * $11,302 Median Starting Salary $67,285
#56 #56 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA California State University-Sacramento is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 930–1,140 Est. Net Price * $11,596 Median Starting Salary $65,729
#57 #57 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA California State University-Northridge is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 900–1,110 Est. Net Price * $8,936 Median Starting Salary $64,930
#58 #58 Best College for Computer Software Engineering in the U.S. Walden University Minneapolis, MN Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $20,510 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 1,731 Computer Software Engineering degrees granted each year at the Masters degree level, men make up 66% percent and women make up 34% percent of the area of study. Did you know that Massachusetts has more students being awarded a degree in Computer Software Engineering than any other state? In fact, Massachusetts awarded 644 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 Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary, Architectural and Engineering Managers . 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 Architectural and Engineering Managers, Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary .

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

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

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Student Demographics

Total Students

1,731

Female Students

595 (34%)

Male Students

1,136 (65%)

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Computer Software Engineering

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

67%

10

1,290–1,460

$39,600

$67,552

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

46%

39

1,390–1,510

$41,689

$72,259

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

85%

41

1,180–1,430

$13,555

$62,687

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

21%

47

1,240–1,440

$14,033

$62,629

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

77%

256

1,010–1,240

$14,219

$64,022

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

68%

46

1,030–1,210

$18,079

$66,264

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

81%

17

1,000–1,240

$14,262

$65,409

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

50%

3

860–1,060

$19,426

$68,416

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

90%

40

1,090–1,320

$14,808

$63,449

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

64%

4

1,120–1,320

$30,752

$60,753

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

79%

5

1,030–1,210

$20,485

$71,874

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

65%

9

1,140–1,340

$38,983

$65,536

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

83%

2

1,030–1,220

$17,911

$66,749

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