Bachelor’s Degrees in Computer Programming
Education Levels of Programming Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,503 people earned their bachelor's degree in programming. This earns it the #129 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's 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 Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in programming is $50,242. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $50,085 and the high is $72,324.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in programming is $63,142. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $70,136 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $51,698.
The median monthly payment of a programming graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $751.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in programming. About 81.4% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,037 |
| Women | 466 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of programming bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 215 |
| Black or African American | 180 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 304 |
| White | 1,434 |
| International Students | 107 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 263 |
Most Popular Programming Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 88 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in programming. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for programming students seekinga bachelor's degree is Western Governors University. Each year, around 147,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,302 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 633 people received their bachelor's degree in programming from WGU. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women. Western Governors University programming graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $50,242.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for programming majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Farmingdale State College. Each year, around 10,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,478 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 158 people received their bachelor's degree in programming from SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 16% were women. Farmingdale State College programming graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $50,242.
DePaul University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in programming. Each year, around 21,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,379 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,135 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 154 people received their bachelor's degree in programming from DePaul. Of these students, 21% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in programming at DePaul University make a median salary of 50,242.
Fort Hays State University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in programming. Each year, around 15,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,437 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,979 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 154 people received their bachelor's degree in programming from FHSU. About 26% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Fort Hays State University programming graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $50,242.
The 5th most popular school in the country for programming majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Rowan University. Roughly 19,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,380 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 139 people received their bachelor's degree in programming from Rowan. Of these students, 11% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Rowan graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $50,242.
The 6th most popular school in the country for programming majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is ECPI University. Roughly 14,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,424 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,960 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their bachelor's degree in programming from ECPI University. About 17% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in programming at ECPI University make a median salary of 50,242.
The 7th most popular school in the country for programming majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Bellevue University. Each year, around 13,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,136 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,682 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their bachelor's degree in programming from Bellevue University. Of these students, 26% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Bellevue University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $50,242.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in programming. Roughly 40,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their bachelor's degree in programming from UC. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 11% were women. University of Cincinnati - Main Campus programming graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $50,242.
The 10th most popular school in the country for programming majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Southwestern College. Roughly 1,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,330 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their bachelor's degree in programming from SC. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 9% were women. Southwestern College programming graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $50,242.
The 11th most popular school in the country for programming majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Akron Main Campus. Each year, around 16,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,399 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,325 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their bachelor's degree in programming from University of Akron Main Campus. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 4% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in programming at University of Akron Main Campus make a median salary of 50,242.
The 11th most popular school in the country for programming majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Kennesaw State University. Roughly 41,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,328 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their bachelor's degree in programming from KSU Georgia. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 10% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in programming at Kennesaw State University make a median salary of 50,242.
Green River College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in programming. Roughly 7,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their bachelor's degree in programming from GRC. Of these students, 31% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Green River College programming graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $50,242.
The 14th most popular school in the country for programming majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Dominican University of California. Each year, around 1,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,821 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,953 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their bachelor's degree in programming from DUofC. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 15% were women. Data shows that DUofC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $50,242.
The 15th most popular school in the country for programming majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Michigan - Dearborn. Each year, around 8,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,544 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,556 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their bachelor's degree in programming from UM Dearborn. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 21% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in programming at University of Michigan - Dearborn make a median salary of 50,242.
North Seattle College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in programming. Each year, around 5,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their bachelor's degree in programming from North Seattle. Of these students, 35% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in programming at North Seattle College make a median salary of 50,242.
The 17th most popular school in the country for programming majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Grand Canyon University. Each year, around 103,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,138 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their bachelor's degree in programming from Grand Canyon University. Of these students, 10% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Grand Canyon University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $50,242.
The 18th most popular school in the country for programming majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Baker College. Roughly 6,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,460 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,150 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their bachelor's degree in programming from Baker College. About 35% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Baker College programming graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $50,242.
Neumont College of Computer Science comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in programming. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their bachelor's degree in programming from Neumont. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women. Neumont College of Computer Science programming graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $50,242.
The 20th most popular school in the country for programming majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Full Sail University. Each year, around 24,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,401 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their bachelor's degree in programming from Full Sail University. Of these students, 30% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Full Sail University programming graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $50,242.
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to programming that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 44,489 |
| Information Technology | 11,682 |
| Information Science | 9,632 |
| Computer Software Applications | 4,223 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 1,055 |
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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