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Computer Programming at University of Advancing Technology

If you plan to study Computer Programming, take a look at what University of Advancing Technology. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Advancing Technology sits in Tempe, AZ.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 17 computer programming degrees were awarded at University of Advancing Technology.

Studying Online at University of Advancing Technology

Many students take online classes at University of Advancing Technology. Of 933 students, 562 (60%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 52 (6%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Programming Rankings at University of Advancing Technology

Rankings can help you compare University of Advancing Technology’s Computer Programming program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Arizona	#6 of 8
Best Value	Arizona	#7 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#19 of 27
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#26 of 27
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#187 of 222
Best Value	Nationwide	#201 of 222

Associate-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Arizona	#6 of 8
Best Value	Arizona	#7 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#19 of 27
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#26 of 27
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#187 of 222
Best Value	Nationwide	#201 of 222

Earnings for Computer Programming Graduates from University of Advancing Technology

Those who finish University of Advancing Technology’s Computer Programming program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$49,239
2 years	$52,941
3 years	$60,399
4 years	$73,669
5 years	$79,507

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Computer Programming graduates from University of Advancing Technology report median earnings of $73,669, compared with $82,003 for all University of Advancing Technology graduates — about 10% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Computer Programming graduates from University of Advancing Technology stands at $30,562.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Computer Programming graduates at University of Advancing Technology, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Computer Programming graduates at University of Advancing Technology are 18% women (3) and 82% men (14).

Computer Programming Associate’s Program at University of Advancing Technology

Of the 7 associate’s computer programming degrees awarded at University of Advancing Technology, 29% were women (2) and 71% were men (5).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Programming associate’s degree recipients at University of Advancing Technology.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Black / African American	1
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Computer Programming associate’s degree recipients at University of Advancing Technology, lower than the national average of 43%.*

Computer Programming Bachelor’s Program at University of Advancing Technology

Among the 10 bachelor’s computer programming degrees awarded at University of Advancing Technology, 10% were women (1) and 90% were men (9).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Programming bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Advancing Technology.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Black / African American	2
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 30% of Computer Programming bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Advancing Technology, lower than the national average of 35%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Computer Programming Concentrations at University of Advancing Technology

The Computer Programming program at University of Advancing Technology includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Computer Game Programming.	17

Best-Paid Careers for Computer Programming Graduates

Students who finish Computer Programming program at University of Advancing Technology pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Computer Programming majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Web Developers	$125,527
Computer Programmers	$109,892
Computer Network Support Specialists	$107,799
Web and Digital Interface Designers	$88,198
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$80,062
Software Developers	$76,447
Video Game Designers	$62,617
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$35,659

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.