Other Computer Programming

Types of Degrees Other Computer Programming Majors Are Getting

The following table lists how many other computer programming graduations there were for each degree level during the last year for which data was available.

Education Level	Number of Grads
Master’s Degree	86
Basic Certificate	29
Associate Degree	25
Bachelor’s Degree	21
Graduate Certificate	6
Undergraduate Certificate	1

What Other Computer Programming Majors Need to Know

In an O*NET survey, other computer programming majors were asked to rate what knowledge areas, skills, and abilities were important in their occupations. These answers were weighted on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the most important.

Knowledge Areas for Other Computer Programming Majors

According to O*NET survey takers, a major in other computer programming should prepare you for careers in which you will need to be knowledgeable in the following areas:

• Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
• Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
• English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Skills for Other Computer Programming Majors

A major in other computer programming prepares you for careers in which the following skill-sets are crucial:

• Programming - Writing computer programs for various purposes.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

Abilities for Other Computer Programming Majors

As a other computer programming major, you will find yourself needing the following abilities:

• Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

Who Is Getting a Bachelor’s Degree in Other Computer Programming?

Roughly 48% of the graduates are women, and 52% are men.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the countrywide level, the racial-ethnic distribution of other computer programming majors is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Grads
Asian	1
Black or African American	6
Hispanic or Latino	7
White	5
International Students	0
Other Races/Ethnicities	2

Amount of Education Required for Careers Related to Other Computer Programming

Some careers associated with other computer programming require an advanced degree while some may not even require a bachelor’s. Whatever the case may be, pursuing more education usually means that more career options will be available to you.

How much schooling do you really need to compete in today’s job market? People currently working in careers related to other computer programming have obtained the following education levels.

Education Level	Percentage of Workers
Some College Courses	2.5%
Associate’s Degree (or other 2-year degree)	9.0%
Bachelor’s Degree	88.0%
Master’s Degree	0.5%

Online Other Computer Programming Programs

The following table lists the number of programs by degree level, along with how many schools offered online courses in the field.

Degree Level	Colleges Offering Programs	Colleges Offering Online Classes
Certificate (Less Than 1 Year)	0	0
Certificate (1-2 years)	2	0
Certificate (2-4 Years)	1	0
Associate’s Degree	8	1
Bachelor’s Degree	4	0
Post-Baccalaureate	0	0
Master’s Degree	2	1
Post-Master’s	0	0
Doctor’s Degree (Research)	0	0
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	0	0
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	0	0

Majors Related to Other Computer Programming

You may also be interested in one of the following majors related to other computer programming.

Major	Number of Grads
General Computer Programming	9,653
App Specific Computer Programming	2,405
Computer Game Programming	380
Computer Programming Certifications	352
Computer Programming, Specific Platforms	25

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities 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 racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• College Scorecard
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• Usual Weekly Earnings of Wage and Salary Workers First Quarter 2020
• Image Credit: By luis gomes under License

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