Associate Degrees in Computer Programming
Education Levels of Programming Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,930 people earned their associate degree in programming. This earns it the #38 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in programming at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Basic Certificate | 4,709 |
| Associate Degree | 3,930 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,503 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1,272 |
| Master’s Degree | 421 |
| Graduate Certificate | 148 |
Earnings of Programming Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in programming is $38,086. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $36,388 to a high of $44,398.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in programming is $21,384. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $21,384 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $21,384.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $254.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in programming. About 77.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,051 |
| Women | 879 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of programming associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 456 |
| Black or African American | 357 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 698 |
| White | 1,907 |
| International Students | 170 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 342 |
Most Popular Programming Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 372 colleges that offer an associate degree in programming. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for programming students seekingan associate degree is Diablo Valley College. Roughly 18,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 130 people received their associate degree in programming from Diablo Valley. About 20% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Diablo Valley College programming graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,086.
San Jacinto Community College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in programming. Roughly 31,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 103 people received their associate degree in programming from San Jacinto College. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in programming at San Jacinto Community College make a median salary of 38,086.
Columbus State Community College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in programming. Each year, around 27,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their associate degree in programming from Columbus State. About 22% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Columbus State Community College programming graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,086.
Orange Coast College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in programming. Roughly 18,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their associate degree in programming from Orange Coast College. About 19% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in programming at Orange Coast College make a median salary of 38,086.
El Centro College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in programming. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their associate degree in programming from El Centro College. Of these students, 29% were women and 84% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. El Centro College programming graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,086.
Portland Community College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in programming. Each year, around 22,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their associate degree in programming from Portland Community College. Of these students, 28% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in programming at Portland Community College make a median salary of 38,086.
The 8th most popular school in the country for programming majors who are seeking their associate degree is Santa Fe College. Roughly 12,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their associate degree in programming from Santa Fe College. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in programming at Santa Fe College make a median salary of 38,086.
The 9th most popular school in the country for programming majors who are seeking their associate degree is Fox Valley Technical College. Roughly 11,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their associate degree in programming from FVTC. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 11% were women. Data shows that FVTC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,086.
Georgia Military College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in programming. Roughly 7,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their associate degree in programming from Georgia Military College. About 21% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in programming at Georgia Military College make a median salary of 38,086.
Valencia College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in programming. Each year, around 45,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their associate degree in programming from Valencia College. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 28% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in programming at Valencia College make a median salary of 38,086.
The 11th most popular school in the country for programming majors who are seeking their associate degree is Santa Monica College. Roughly 25,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their associate degree in programming from SMC. Of these students, 37% were women and 68% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in programming at Santa Monica College make a median salary of 38,086.
The 11th most popular school in the country for programming majors who are seeking their associate degree is St Charles Community College. Each year, around 6,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their associate degree in programming from SCC. Of these students, 21% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in programming at St Charles Community College make a median salary of 38,086.
College of DuPage comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in programming. Each year, around 21,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their associate degree in programming from COD. Of these students, 30% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that COD graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,086.
Gwinnett Technical College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in programming. Roughly 8,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their associate degree in programming from GTC. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in programming at Gwinnett Technical College make a median salary of 38,086.
The 16th most popular school in the country for programming majors who are seeking their associate degree is Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City. Roughly 13,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their associate degree in programming from MCC. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 15% were women. Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City programming graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,086.
The 17th most popular school in the country for programming majors who are seeking their associate degree is Seminole State College of Florida. Roughly 16,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their associate degree in programming from Seminole State. About 27% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Seminole State College of Florida programming graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,086.
St Petersburg College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in programming. Roughly 26,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their associate degree in programming from SPC. About 27% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in programming at St Petersburg College make a median salary of 38,086.
Austin Community College District comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in programming. Each year, around 39,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their associate degree in programming from Austin Community College District. Of these students, 41% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Austin Community College District graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,086.
College of Southern Nevada is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in programming. Each year, around 29,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their associate degree in programming from CSN. Of these students, 14% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. College of Southern Nevada programming graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,086.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to programming that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 12,111 |
| Information Technology | 8,375 |
| Computer Science | 4,695 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 2,733 |
| Computer Software Applications | 2,107 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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