Computer Software Tech
Featured Computer Software Technology Programs
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BS in Computer Science - Software Engineering
With a software engineering degree, you'll learn the fundamental concepts and principles – a systematic approach used to develop software on time, on budget and within specifications – throughout your online college classes at SNHU.
Types of Degrees Computer Software Tech Majors Are Getting
The following table lists how many computer software technology graduations there were for each degree level during the last year for which data was available.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
---|---|
Basic Certificate | 103 |
Bachelor’s Degree | 85 |
Associate Degree | 49 |
Master’s Degree | 7 |
Undergraduate Certificate | 5 |
Featured Computer Software Technology Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BS in Computer Science - Software Engineering
With a software engineering degree, you'll learn the fundamental concepts and principles – a systematic approach used to develop software on time, on budget and within specifications – throughout your online college classes at SNHU.
What Computer Software Tech Majors Need to Know
In an O*NET survey, computer software tech 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 Computer Software Tech Majors
According to O*NET survey takers, a major in computer software tech 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.
- 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.
- Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
- English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Skills for Computer Software Tech Majors
The following list of skills has been highlighted as some of the most essential for careers related to computer software tech:
- Programming - Writing computer programs for various purposes.
- 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.
- 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.
- Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Abilities for Computer Software Tech Majors
A major in computer software tech will prepare for your careers in which the following abilities are important:
- 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.
- Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
- Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
- Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
What Can You Do With a Computer Software Tech Major?
People with a computer software tech degree often go into the following careers:
Job Title | Job Growth Rate | Median Salary |
---|---|---|
Software Developers, Applications | 30.7% | $103,620 |
Software Developers, Systems Software | 11.1% | $110,000 |
Who Is Getting a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Software Tech?
Racial-Ethnic Diversity
At the countrywide level, the racial-ethnic distribution of computer software tech majors is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
---|---|
Asian | 5 |
Black or African American | 4 |
Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
White | 49 |
International Students | 10 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
Geographic Diversity
Students from other countries are interested in Computer Software Tech, too. About 11.8% of those with this major are international students.
Amount of Education Required for Careers Related to Computer Software Tech
Some degrees associated with computer software tech may require an advanced degree, while others may not even require a bachelor’s in the field. Whatever the case may be, pursuing more education usually means that more career options will be available to you.
Find out what the typical degree level is for computer software tech careers below.
Education Level | Percentage of Workers |
---|---|
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production) | 0.9% |
Some College Courses | 0.7% |
Associate’s Degree (or other 2-year degree) | 4.8% |
Bachelor’s Degree | 80.6% |
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master. | 0.6% |
Master’s Degree | 12.3% |
Online Computer Software Tech 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) | 6 | 1 |
Certificate (2-4 Years) | 0 | 0 |
Associate’s Degree | 12 | 3 |
Bachelor’s Degree | 0 | 0 |
Post-Baccalaureate | 0 | 0 |
Master’s Degree | 1 | 0 |
Post-Master’s | 0 | 0 |
Doctor’s Degree (Research) | 0 | 0 |
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) | 0 | 0 |
Doctor’s Degree (Other) | 0 | 0 |
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Majors Related to Computer Software Tech
You may also be interested in one of the following majors related to computer software tech.
Major | Number of Grads |
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Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology | 1,610 |
Computer Engineering Technology | 1,174 |
Other Computer Engineering Technologies | 363 |
Computer Hardware Technology | 36 |
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
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