Best Schools for Computer Software and Media Applications

Computer Software and Media Applications graduates earn a median of $65,856 within four years of graduating, ranking #119 out of 283 tracked majors — 5% above the median across all fields. There are 53 colleges nationwide with tracked earnings for this major, producing 4,688 recent graduates.

Where you study matters: University of Michigan-Ann Arbor graduates earn $162,114 while Purdue University Northwest graduates earn $29,630 — a $132,484 difference. Factors like location, employer networks, co-op programs, and curriculum focus drive this gap. Across all fields, though, which major you pick separates earnings more than which college does.

Early career salary growth is moderate: Computer Software and Media Applications graduates see an average 12% increase between year 1 and year 2 post-graduation, reflecting career advancement and skill development in the first years after college.