Master’s Degrees in Computer Programming
Education Levels of Programming Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 421 people earned their master's degree in programming. This earns it the #167 spot on the list of the most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in programming is $94,629. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $85,220 and the high is $99,947.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for programming students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in programming. About 68.4% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 288 |
| Women | 133 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of programming master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 42 |
| Black or African American | 61 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 122 |
| International Students | 157 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 18 |
Most Popular Programming Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 16 colleges that offer a master’s degree in programming. Learn more about the most popular 16 below:
DePaul University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for programming majors who are seeking their master's degree. 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, 132 people received their master's degree in programming from DePaul. About 23% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that DePaul graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $94,629.
Maryville University of Saint Louis is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in programming. Roughly 10,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,766 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,346 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their master's degree in programming from Maryville U. Of these students, 27% were women and 49% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Maryville University of Saint Louis programming graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $94,629.
University of Chicago is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in programming. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,801 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their master's degree in programming from UChicago. About 48% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UChicago graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $94,629.
Maharishi International University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in programming. Roughly 2,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in programming from MIU. Of these students, 29% were women and 90% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Maharishi International University programming graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $94,629.
Marist College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in programming. Roughly 6,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,330 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in programming from Marist. About 48% of this group were women, and 3% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Marist graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $94,629.
University of Michigan - Dearborn is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in programming. 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, 13 people received their master's degree in programming from UM Dearborn. About 15% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Michigan - Dearborn programming graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $94,629.
The 8th most popular school in the country for programming majors who are seeking their master's degree is Youngstown State University. Each year, around 11,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,611 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,547 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in programming from Youngstown State University. Around 4% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 26% were women. Youngstown State University programming graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $94,629.
The 8th most popular school in the country for programming majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Detroit Mercy. Each year, around 4,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,250 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in programming from Detroit Mercy. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 28% were women. University of Detroit Mercy programming graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $94,629.
Clemson University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in programming. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in programming from Clemson. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in programming at Clemson University make a median salary of 94,629.
The 11th most popular school in the country for programming majors who are seeking their master's degree is Brandeis University. Roughly 5,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,348 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,458 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in programming from Brandeis. About 33% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Brandeis University programming graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $94,629.
Aspen University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in programming. Each year, around 9,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,210 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,485 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in programming from Aspen University. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 13% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in programming at Aspen University make a median salary of 94,629.
The 13th most popular school in the country for programming majors who are seeking their master's degree is Kansas State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,964 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their master's degree in programming from K -State. Those who complete their master's degree in programming at Kansas State University make a median salary of 94,629.
Grand Canyon University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in programming. 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, 0 people received their master's degree in programming from Grand Canyon University. Those who complete their master's degree in programming at Grand Canyon University make a median salary of 94,629.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to programming that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 29,534 |
| Computer Science | 22,206 |
| Information Technology | 11,160 |
| Information Science | 8,428 |
| Computer Software Applications | 3,929 |
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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