General Computer Programming Basic Certificates
A basic certificate in General Computer Programming is offered at 390 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abasic certificate in General Computer Programming. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and54% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 4.1% of General Computer Programming graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General Computer Programming Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 11,341 degrees were awarded toGeneral 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 | 1,766 |
| Master’s Degree | 5,213 |
Earnings of General Computer Programming Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abasic certificate 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 74.3% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,532 |
| Women | 1,221 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Computer Programming graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,970 | 41.4% |
| Asian | 458 | 9.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,222 | 25.7% |
| Black or African American | 394 | 8.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 24 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 158 | 3.3% |
| Race Unknown | 327 | 6.9% |
| International Students | 193 | 4.1% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 4.1% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular General Computer Programming Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 489 colleges that offer a basic certificate in General 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 General Computer Programming majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 959 basic certificates in General Computer Programming in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Computer Programming here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Austin Community College District is a popular choice for General Computer Programming majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 646 people received their basic certificate 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 basic certificates in General Computer Programming. This school awarded 367 basic certificates in General Computer Programming in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Computer Programming here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Diablo Valley College is a popular choice for General Computer Programming majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 325 people received their basic certificate 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.
Dallas College is a popular choice for General Computer Programming majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 297 basic certificates in General Computer Programming in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Computer Programming here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
DePaul University is a popular choice for General Computer Programming majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 264 people received their basic certificate 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 is a popular choice for General Computer Programming majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 261 people received their basic certificate 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.
Orange Coast College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Computer Programming. During the most recent year for which we have data, 202 people received their basic certificate in General Computer Programming from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 172 people received their basic certificate 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.
Amarillo College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Computer Programming. During the most recent year for which we have data, 161 people received their basic certificate 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.
Weber State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Computer Programming. This school awarded 151 basic certificates 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.
Chattahoochee Technical College is a popular choice for General Computer Programming majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 138 people received their basic certificate 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.
Rowan University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Computer Programming. This school awarded 125 basic certificates 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.
Youngstown State University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Computer Programming. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their basic certificate 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.
Chippewa Valley Technical College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Computer Programming. During the most recent year for which we have data, 116 people received their basic certificate in General Computer Programming from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Computer Programming here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Farmingdale State College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Computer Programming. This school awarded 113 basic certificates 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.
University of Phoenix-Arizona is a popular choice for General Computer Programming majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 106 people received their basic certificate 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 is a popular choice for General Computer Programming majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 102 people received their basic certificate in General Computer Programming from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 102 people received their basic certificate in General Computer Programming from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Computer Programming here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arkansas Tech University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Computer Programming. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their basic certificate in General Computer Programming from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Computer Programming here go on to 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 basic certificates.
| 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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