Software Engineering Undergraduate Certificates
There are 135 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aundergraduate certificate in Software Engineering. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and62% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Education Levels of Software Engineering Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 5,994 people earned theirSoftware Engineering majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Software Engineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate (this page) | 172 |
| Associate’s Degree | 181 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,610 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,997 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 26 |
Earnings of Software Engineering Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aundergraduate certificate in Software Engineering of $94,356 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $82,085 |
| 4 years | $94,356 |
| 5 years | $109,878 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue undergraduate certificates in Software Engineering. About 63.4% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 109 |
| Women | 63 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Software Engineering graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 66 | 38.4% |
| Asian | 7 | 4.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 | 15.7% |
| Black or African American | 19 | 11.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 2.3% |
| Race Unknown | 47 | 27.3% |
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Most Popular Software Engineering Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 175 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate in Software Engineering. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Software Engineering students seeking a undergraduate certificate is Northeastern University. This school awarded 1,086 undergraduate certificates in Software Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Software Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Jose State University is a popular choice for Software Engineering majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 475 people received their undergraduate certificate in Software Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Software Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western Governors University is a popular choice for Software Engineering majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 388 undergraduate certificates in Software Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Software Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Software Engineering majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 277 undergraduate certificates in Software Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Carnegie Mellon University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Software Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 237 people received their undergraduate certificate in Software Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Software Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kennesaw State University is a popular choice for Software Engineering majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 173 undergraduate certificates in Software Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Software Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 151 people received their undergraduate certificate in Software Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Software Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Full Sail University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Software Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 148 people received their undergraduate certificate in Software Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Iowa State University is a popular choice for Software Engineering majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 142 undergraduate certificates in Software Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Software Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion is a popular choice for Software Engineering majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 140 undergraduate certificates in Software Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Software Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Dallas is a popular choice for Software Engineering majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 140 people received their undergraduate certificate in Software Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
DeVry University-Illinois comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Software Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 135 people received their undergraduate certificate in Software Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Software Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rochester Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Software Engineering majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their undergraduate certificate in Software Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Software Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Software Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 113 people received their undergraduate certificate in Software Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Software Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Stevens Institute of Technology comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Software Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 106 people received their undergraduate certificate in Software Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Arlington is a popular choice for Software Engineering majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 89 undergraduate certificates in Software Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Software Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Drexel University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Software Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their undergraduate certificate in Software Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Concordia University-Wisconsin comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Software Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their undergraduate certificate in Software Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Software Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Fullerton comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Software Engineering. This school awarded 75 undergraduate certificates in Software Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Software Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ashford University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Software Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their undergraduate certificate in Software Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Software Engineering that also offer undergraduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Computer Engineering, General | 13,508 |
| Computer Engineering, Other | 404 |
| Computer Hardware Engineering | 80 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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