Master’s Degrees in Computer Programming
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Education Levels of Programming Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 373 people earned their master's degree in programming. This earns it the #167 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in programming at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 373 |
| Graduate Certificate | 127 |
Earnings of Programming Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in programming is $86,558. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $86,558 to a high of $86,558.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in programming is $47,417. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $54,459 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $40,376.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in programming. About 75.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 282 |
| Women | 91 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of programming master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 54 |
| Black or African American | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 131 |
| International Students | 89 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 31 |
Most Popular Programming Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 16 colleges that offer a master’s degree in programming. Learn more about the most popular 16 below:
DePaul University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for programming majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 21,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,449 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,719 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 132 people received their master's degree in programming from DePaul. Of these students, 22% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for programming majors who are seeking their master's degree is Maryville University of Saint Louis. Roughly 10,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,766 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,346 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their master's degree in programming from Maryville U. About 25% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for programming majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Chicago. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,179 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their master's degree in programming from UChicago. Of these students, 43% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Maharishi International University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in programming. Roughly 2,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in programming from MIU. About 6% of this group were women, and 73% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
DigiPen Institute of Technology comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in programming. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in programming from Digipen.
The 6th most popular school in the country for programming majors who are seeking their master's degree is Marist College. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,020 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in programming from Marist.
The 7th most popular school in the country for programming majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Michigan - Dearborn. Each year, around 8,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,890 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in programming from UM Dearborn. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
Youngstown State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in programming. Each year, around 11,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,426 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,494 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in programming from Youngstown State University.
University of Detroit Mercy comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in programming. Each year, around 4,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,058 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,626 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in programming from Detroit Mercy. About 46% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Clemson University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in programming. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,118 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,858 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in programming from Clemson. Of these students, 29% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Brandeis University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in programming. Roughly 5,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,724 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $55,104 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in programming from Brandeis. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for programming majors who are seeking their master's degree is Aspen University. Each year, around 9,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,900 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in programming from Aspen University. Of these students, 31% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Kansas State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in programming. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,489 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,294 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their master's degree in programming from K -State.
Programming Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 236 | |
| 86 | |
| 51 |
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to programming that offer master’s degrees.
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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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