Interested in becoming a software engineer? Here are a few of the best schools for the job.
Bellevue University
Ranked by the U.S. News and World Report as one of the top 10 colleges in country, Bellevue University offers everything from C++ courses to real-world engineering internships for anyone interested in pursuing a Bachelor's of Science in software development. They're diverse, they're affordable, and they also have a thriving online community where students can learn right from the comforts of home.
Florida Institute of Technology
With fewer than 3,000 students, Florida Tech is a small supportive school with a great engineering program that focuses just as much on communication and humanities as it does computer science. The staff likes to describe their campus as "High Tech with a Human Touch," which makes sense considering that their faculty to student ratio is only 1:13.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
One of the most competitive schools in the world, MIT is a great way to get the edge on your future rivals. While software engineers are highly in demand as the technological world continues to expand, you'll still be battling other intelligent and highly educated individuals for the best jobs. MIT is so legendary that they don't even graduate students summa cum laude: Just having an MIT degree speaks for itself.
Post University
Earn your degree entirely online with Post University, which offers one of the top 20 online bachelor's degree programs nationwide. Future software engineers can choose between a BS in computer information systems or a BS in software development management; there are also a handful of computer-related minors to round out your resume or just provide additional education in technology and systems management.
University of Phoenix
The school motto is “thinking ahead,” which is exactly what the University of Phoenix encourages its students to do. While they offer no software engineering degrees directly, you can get a BS in information technology with a software concentration, which will look just as nice to prospective employers. Many industry leaders today are graduates, so consider your tuition an investment to future connections.
