Computer Programming Associate Degrees
There are 499 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aassociate degree in Computer Programming. This degree is more popular with male students, and about46% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 4.2% of Computer Programming graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Computer Programming Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 15,336 people earned theirComputer Programming majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Computer Programming at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 1,555 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 4,193 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,397 |
| Master’s Degree | 7,050 |
Earnings of Computer Programming Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aassociate degree in Computer Programming of $60,237 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $55,537 |
| 4 years | $60,237 |
| 5 years | $68,349 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Computer Programming students with their associate degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 77.8% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,263 |
| Women | 930 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Computer Programming graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,074 | 49.5% |
| Asian | 433 | 10.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 783 | 18.7% |
| Black or African American | 390 | 9.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 17 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 155 | 3.7% |
| Race Unknown | 158 | 3.8% |
| International Students | 175 | 4.2% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 4.2% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular Computer Programming Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 642 colleges that offer a associate degree in Computer Programming. Learn more about the most popular below:
Brigham Young University-Idaho tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Computer Programming majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 959 associate degrees in Computer Programming in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Austin Community College District comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Computer Programming. This school awarded 646 associate degrees in Computer Programming in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Computer Programming here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western Governors University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Computer Programming. During the most recent year for which we have data, 367 people received their associate degree in Computer Programming from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Valencia College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Computer Programming. This school awarded 352 associate degrees in Computer Programming in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Diablo Valley College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Computer Programming. During the most recent year for which we have data, 325 people received their associate degree in Computer Programming from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Stark State College is a popular choice for Computer Programming majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 305 associate degrees in Computer Programming in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Dallas College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Computer Programming. During the most recent year for which we have data, 297 people received their associate degree in Computer Programming from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
DePaul University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Computer Programming. During the most recent year for which we have data, 272 people received their associate degree in Computer Programming from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Utah comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Computer Programming. During the most recent year for which we have data, 248 people received their associate degree in Computer Programming from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Computer Programming here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Computer Programming. This school awarded 244 associate degrees in Computer Programming in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Computer Programming here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
College of DuPage comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Computer Programming. This school awarded 208 associate degrees in Computer Programming in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Orange Coast College is a popular choice for Computer Programming majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 202 associate degrees in Computer Programming in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Portland Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Computer Programming. During the most recent year for which we have data, 197 people received their associate degree in Computer Programming from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Chattahoochee Technical College is a popular choice for Computer Programming majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 196 associate degrees in Computer Programming in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Computer Programming here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Jacinto Community College is a popular choice for Computer Programming majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 172 people received their associate degree in Computer Programming from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Weber State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Computer Programming. This school awarded 164 associate degrees in Computer Programming in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Amarillo College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Computer Programming. This school awarded 161 associate degrees in Computer Programming in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Des Moines Area Community College is a popular choice for Computer Programming majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 149 associate degrees in Computer Programming in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
DSDT is a popular choice for Computer Programming majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 138 associate degrees in Computer Programming in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
ECPI University is a popular choice for Computer Programming majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 127 people received their associate degree in Computer Programming from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Computer Programming here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Computer Programming Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Computer Programming/Programmer, General | 11,341 |
| Computer Programming, Specific Applications | 2,813 |
| Computer Game Programming | 492 |
| Computer Programming, Vendor/Product Certification | 420 |
| Computer Programming, Other | 229 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Computer Programming that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 118,381 |
| Computer Science | 79,857 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 57,935 |
| Information Science/Studies | 22,425 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 15,581 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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