Associate Degrees in Computer Science
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Education Levels of Computer Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 4,463 people earned their associate degree in computer science. This makes it the 37th most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in computer science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 41,944 |
| Master’s Degree | 12,080 |
| Associate Degree | 4,463 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,450 |
| Basic Certificate | 420 |
| Graduate Certificate | 215 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 59 |
Earnings of Computer Science Majors With Associate Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for computer science majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for computer science majors who have their associate degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in computer science. About 81.2% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,622 |
| Women | 841 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of computer science associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 938 |
| Black or African American | 315 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 929 |
| White | 1,604 |
| International Students | 311 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 366 |
Most Popular Computer Science Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 277 colleges that offer an associate degree in computer science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Northern Virginia Community College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for computer science majors who are seeking their associate degree. 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 computer science from Northern Virginia Community College. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for computer science majors who are seeking their associate degree is LaGuardia Community College. 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 computer science from LaGuardia. Around 73% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for computer science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Borough of Manhattan Community College. 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 computer science from BMCC. Around 71% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 18% were women.
Weber State University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in computer science. 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 computer science from WSU. About 15% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
De Anza College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in computer science. 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 computer science from De Anza College. About 22% of this group were women, and 70% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for computer science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Queensborough Community College. 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 computer science from QCC. Of these students, 24% were women and 79% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Utah Valley University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in computer science. 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 computer science from UVU. About 20% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Grossmont College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in computer science. 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 computer science from Grossmont College. Of these students, 18% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Houston Community College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in computer science. 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 computer science from Houston Community College. About 22% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Montgomery County Community College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in computer science. 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 computer science from Montco. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 18% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for computer science majors who are seeking their associate degree is El Paso Community College. 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 computer science from El Paso Community College. Around 86% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
College of the Canyons comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in computer science. 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 computer science from College of the Canyons. Of these students, 11% were women and 66% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
City College of San Francisco is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in computer science. 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 computer science from City College of San Francisco. About 29% of this group were women, and 69% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for computer science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Foothill College. 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 computer science from Foothill College. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for computer science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Normandale Community College. 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 computer science from Normandale Community College. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.
Southwestern College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in computer science. 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 computer science from SWC Chula Vista. About 14% of this group were women, and 90% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Irvine Valley College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in computer science. 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 computer science from Irvine Valley College. Of these students, 18% were women and 61% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
New York City College of Technology comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in computer science. 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 computer science from City Tech. About 7% of this group were women, and 78% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 19th most popular school in the country for computer science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Ivy Tech Community College. 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 computer science from Ivy Tech Community College. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 15% were women.
South Texas College is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in computer science. 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 computer science from South Texas College. Of these students, 26% were women and 96% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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*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.
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