Associate Degrees in Computer Software & Applications
Education Levels of Computer Software Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,107 people earned their associate degree in computer software. This makes it the 54th most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in computer software at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4,223 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,929 |
| Basic Certificate | 2,998 |
| Associate Degree | 2,107 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1,148 |
| Graduate Certificate | 265 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 14 |
Earnings of Computer Software Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in computer software is $29,081. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $23,706 and the high is $35,856.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in computer software is $21,228. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $21,228 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $21,228.
The median monthly payment of a computer software graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $252.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in computer software. About 53.9% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,135 |
| Women | 972 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of computer software associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 152 |
| Black or African American | 186 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 451 |
| White | 1,089 |
| International Students | 53 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 176 |
Most Popular Computer Software Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 333 colleges that offer an associate degree in computer software. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for computer software students seekingan associate degree is Pittsburgh Technical College. Roughly 1,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their associate degree in computer software from Pittsburgh Technical College. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in computer software at Pittsburgh Technical College make a median salary of 29,081.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for computer software 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, 56 people received their associate degree in computer software from BMCC. About 42% of this group were women, and 73% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Borough of Manhattan Community College computer software graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $29,081.
Valencia College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in computer software. Each year, around 45,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their associate degree in computer software from Valencia College. About 68% of this group were women, and 61% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in computer software at Valencia College make a median salary of 29,081.
The 4th most popular school in the country for computer software majors who are seeking their associate degree is Florida State College at Jacksonville. Each year, around 22,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their associate degree in computer software from FSCJ. About 42% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that FSCJ graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $29,081.
Stark State College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in computer software. Roughly 10,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their associate degree in computer software from Stark State College. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women. Stark State College computer software graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $29,081.
The 6th most popular school in the country for computer software 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, 42 people received their associate degree in computer software from LaGuardia. Around 92% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women. Data shows that LaGuardia graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $29,081.
El Centro College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in computer software. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their associate degree in computer software from El Centro College. About 63% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that El Centro College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $29,081.
Bellevue College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in computer software. Roughly 12,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their associate degree in computer software from BC. Of these students, 39% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that BC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $29,081.
Madison Area Technical College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in computer software. Roughly 13,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,386 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,386 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their associate degree in computer software from Madison College. About 34% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in computer software at Madison Area Technical College make a median salary of 29,081.
The 11th most popular school in the country for computer software majors who are seeking their associate degree is Rowan College of South Jersey Gloucester Campus. Roughly 6,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their associate degree in computer software from RCSJ. Of these students, 47% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in computer software at Rowan College of South Jersey Gloucester Campus make a median salary of 29,081.
Palm Beach State College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in computer software. Roughly 26,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their associate degree in computer software from Palm Beach State College. Of these students, 46% were women and 54% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Palm Beach State College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $29,081.
The 13th most popular school in the country for computer software majors who are seeking their associate degree is Santa Fe College. Roughly 12,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their associate degree in computer software from Santa Fe College. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in computer software at Santa Fe College make a median salary of 29,081.
Harrisburg Area Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in computer software. Roughly 15,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their associate degree in computer software from HACC. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in computer software at Harrisburg Area Community College make a median salary of 29,081.
Hudson Valley Community College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in computer software. Each year, around 8,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their associate degree in computer software from HVCC. About 38% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Hudson Valley Community College computer software graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $29,081.
St Petersburg College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in computer software. Roughly 26,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their associate degree in computer software from SPC. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in computer software at St Petersburg College make a median salary of 29,081.
American Public University System is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in computer software. Each year, around 50,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,650 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their associate degree in computer software from American Military University. Of these students, 33% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that American Military University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $29,081.
The 18th most popular school in the country for computer software majors who are seeking their associate degree is Minneapolis Community and Technical College. Roughly 6,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their associate degree in computer software from Minneapolis Community and Technical College. About 53% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Minneapolis Community and Technical College computer software graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $29,081.
Broward College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in computer software. Roughly 33,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their associate degree in computer software from BC. About 86% of this group were women, and 71% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that BC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $29,081.
The 20th most popular school in the country for computer software majors who are seeking their associate degree is Lorain County Community College. Each year, around 10,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their associate degree in computer software from LCCC. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 21% were women. Data shows that LCCC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $29,081.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to computer software that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 12,111 |
| Information Technology | 8,375 |
| Computer Science | 4,695 |
| Computer Programming | 3,930 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 2,733 |
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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