Associate Degrees in Computer Science
Education Levels of CompSci Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 4,695 people earned their associate degree in compsci. This makes it the 35th most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in compsci at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 43,697 |
| Master’s Degree | 22,206 |
| Associate Degree | 4,695 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,478 |
| Graduate Certificate | 317 |
| Basic Certificate | 272 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 28 |
Earnings of CompSci Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in compsci is $39,610. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $33,154 to a high of $39,610.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for compsci students who are associate degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in compsci. About 80.9% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,799 |
| Women | 896 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of compsci associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,010 |
| Black or African American | 334 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,122 |
| White | 1,639 |
| International Students | 235 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 355 |
Most Popular CompSci Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 277 colleges that offer an associate degree in compsci. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for compsci students seekingan associate degree is Northern Virginia Community College. Each year, around 52,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 296 people received their associate degree in compsci from Northern Virginia Community College. Of these students, 24% were women and 61% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Northern Virginia Community College compsci graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $39,610.
LaGuardia Community College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in compsci. Each year, around 16,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 194 people received their associate degree in compsci from LaGuardia. Of these students, 21% were women and 83% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. LaGuardia Community College compsci graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $39,610.
Borough of Manhattan Community College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in compsci. Each year, around 22,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 164 people received their associate degree in compsci from BMCC. About 28% of this group were women, and 76% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in compsci at Borough of Manhattan Community College make a median salary of 39,610.
Weber State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in compsci. Each year, around 29,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,471 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,089 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 159 people received their associate degree in compsci from WSU. About 20% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Weber State University compsci graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $39,610.
De Anza College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in compsci. Roughly 18,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 144 people received their associate degree in compsci from De Anza College. Around 70% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 22% were women. De Anza College compsci graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $39,610.
Queensborough Community College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in compsci. Roughly 12,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 78 people received their associate degree in compsci from QCC. About 19% of this group were women, and 90% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in compsci at Queensborough Community College make a median salary of 39,610.
The 7th most popular school in the country for compsci majors who are seeking their associate degree is Utah Valley University. Roughly 40,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,614 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,152 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their associate degree in compsci from UVU. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 15% were women. Utah Valley University compsci graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $39,610.
Grossmont College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in compsci. Each year, around 15,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their associate degree in compsci from Grossmont College. About 15% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in compsci at Grossmont College make a median salary of 39,610.
Houston Community College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in compsci. Roughly 48,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their associate degree in compsci from Houston Community College. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 21% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in compsci at Houston Community College make a median salary of 39,610.
The 10th most popular school in the country for compsci majors who are seeking their associate degree is Montgomery County Community College. Each year, around 9,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their associate degree in compsci from Montco. About 23% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Montgomery County Community College compsci graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $39,610.
El Paso Community College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in compsci. Roughly 26,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their associate degree in compsci from El Paso Community College. Of these students, 23% were women and 97% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in compsci at El Paso Community College make a median salary of 39,610.
College of the Canyons is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in compsci. Each year, around 20,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their associate degree in compsci from College of the Canyons. About 21% of this group were women, and 70% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. College of the Canyons compsci graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $39,610.
City College of San Francisco is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in compsci. Each year, around 19,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their associate degree in compsci from City College of San Francisco. Of these students, 31% were women and 65% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. City College of San Francisco compsci graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $39,610.
Foothill College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in compsci. Each year, around 14,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their associate degree in compsci from Foothill College. Of these students, 29% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in compsci at Foothill College make a median salary of 39,610.
Normandale Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in compsci. Roughly 9,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their associate degree in compsci from Normandale Community College. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 18% were women. Normandale Community College compsci graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $39,610.
Southwestern College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in compsci. Each year, around 17,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their associate degree in compsci from SWC Chula Vista. Of these students, 9% were women and 81% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Southwestern College compsci graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $39,610.
Irvine Valley College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in compsci. Roughly 12,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their associate degree in compsci from Irvine Valley College. Of these students, 16% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Irvine Valley College compsci graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $39,610.
The 18th most popular school in the country for compsci majors who are seeking their associate degree is New York City College of Technology. Each year, around 15,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their associate degree in compsci from City Tech. Around 96% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 23% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in compsci at New York City College of Technology make a median salary of 39,610.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in compsci. Roughly 63,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their associate degree in compsci from Ivy Tech Community College. Of these students, 25% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in compsci at Ivy Tech Community College make a median salary of 39,610.
The 19th most popular school in the country for compsci majors who are seeking their associate degree is South Texas College. Roughly 28,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their associate degree in compsci from South Texas College. About 13% of this group were women, and 90% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that South Texas College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $39,610.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to compsci that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 12,111 |
| Information Technology | 8,375 |
| Computer Programming | 3,930 |
| Computer Software Applications | 2,107 |
| Information Science | 968 |
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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