General Computer Programming Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 390 schools in the United States where you can earn abachelor’s degree in General Computer Programming. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about41% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 3.6% of General Computer Programming graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General Computer Programming Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 11,341 students earned theirGeneral Computer Programming majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General Computer Programming at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 887 |
| Associate’s Degree | 3,453 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 1,766 |
| Master’s Degree | 5,213 |
Earnings of General Computer Programming Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in General Computer Programming of $60,237 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 82.0% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,448 |
| Women | 318 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Computer Programming graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 985 | 55.8% |
| Asian | 195 | 11.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 205 | 11.6% |
| Black or African American | 125 | 7.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 9 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 61 | 3.5% |
| Race Unknown | 117 | 6.6% |
| International Students | 64 | 3.6% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 3.6% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular General Computer Programming Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 489 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in General Computer Programming. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for General Computer Programming students seeking a bachelor's degree is Brigham Young University-Idaho. This school awarded 959 bachelor's degrees in General 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 bachelor's degrees in General Computer Programming. During the most recent year for which we have data, 646 people received their bachelor's degree in General Computer Programming from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Western Governors University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Computer Programming. During the most recent year for which we have data, 367 people received their bachelor's degree in General Computer Programming from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Diablo Valley College is a popular choice for General Computer Programming majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 325 bachelor's degrees in General Computer Programming in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Computer Programming here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Dallas College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Computer Programming. During the most recent year for which we have data, 297 people received their bachelor's degree in General Computer Programming from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Computer Programming here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
DePaul University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Computer Programming. During the most recent year for which we have data, 264 people received their bachelor's degree in General 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 #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Computer Programming. This school awarded 261 bachelor's degrees in General Computer Programming in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Computer Programming here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Orange Coast College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Computer Programming. This school awarded 202 bachelor's degrees in General Computer Programming in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Computer Programming here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Jacinto Community College is a popular choice for General Computer Programming majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 172 bachelor's degrees in General 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 is a popular choice for General Computer Programming majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 161 bachelor's degrees in General Computer Programming in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Computer Programming here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Weber State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Computer Programming. During the most recent year for which we have data, 151 people received their bachelor's degree in General Computer Programming from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Computer Programming here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Chattahoochee Technical College is a popular choice for General Computer Programming majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 138 bachelor's degrees in General 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.
Rowan University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Computer Programming. This school awarded 125 bachelor's degrees in General Computer Programming in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Computer Programming here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Youngstown State University is a popular choice for General Computer Programming majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 118 bachelor's degrees in General 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.
Chippewa Valley Technical College is a popular choice for General Computer Programming majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 116 bachelor's degrees in General 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.
Farmingdale State College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Computer Programming. This school awarded 113 bachelor's degrees in General Computer Programming in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Computer Programming here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Phoenix-Arizona is a popular choice for General Computer Programming majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 106 people received their bachelor's degree in General Computer Programming from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Cuyahoga Community College District comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Computer Programming. During the most recent year for which we have data, 102 people received their bachelor's degree in General Computer Programming from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Computer Programming here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Fort Hays State University is a popular choice for General Computer Programming majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 102 people received their bachelor's degree in General Computer Programming from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arkansas Tech University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Computer Programming. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their bachelor's degree in General Computer Programming from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General Computer Programming that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Computer Programming, Specific Applications | 2,813 |
| Computer Game Programming | 492 |
| Computer Programming, Vendor/Product Certification | 420 |
| Computer Programming, Other | 229 |
| Computer Programming, Specific Platforms | 41 |
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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