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Computer Programming Associate Degree

Computer Programming Associate Degrees

There are 499 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in Computer Programming. This degree is more popular with male students, and about46% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 4.2% of Computer Programming graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Computer Programming Majors

In the most recent year for which data is available, 15,336 degrees were awarded toComputer Programming majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Computer Programming at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Certificate 1,555
Associate’s Degree (this page) 4,193
Bachelor’s Degree 2,397
Master’s Degree 7,050

Earnings of Computer Programming Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)

The median salary for graduates holding aassociate degree in Computer Programming of $60,237 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.

However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.

Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $55,537
4 years $60,237
5 years $68,349

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).

Student Debt (All Award Levels)

The data on debt ranges for Computer Programming majors who have their associate degree is not currently available.

Student Diversity

This degree is more popular with male students. About 77.8% of graduates in this field are men.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 3,263
Women 930
Gender Diversity of Associate Degrees in Computer Programming

The racial-ethnic distribution of Computer Programming graduates is as follows:

Race / Ethnicity Number of Grads Share
White 2,074 49.5%
Asian 433 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 783 18.7%
Black or African American 390 9.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 17 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 8 0.2%
Two or More Races 155 3.7%
Race Unknown 158 3.8%
International Students 175 4.2%
Racial-Ethnic Diversity of Computer Programming Associate Degree Students

This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 4.2% of graduates fall into this category.

See the minority definition in the References below.

There are 642 colleges that offer a associate degree in Computer Programming. Learn more about the most popular below:

The most popular school in the United States for Computer Programming students seeking a associate degree is Brigham Young University-Idaho. This school awarded 959 associate degrees in Computer Programming in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Austin Community College District is a popular choice for Computer Programming majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 646 people received their associate degree in Computer Programming from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Computer Programming here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#3

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, UT

Western Governors University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Computer Programming. During the most recent year for which we have data, 367 people received their associate degree in Computer Programming from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#4

Valencia College

Orlando, FL

Valencia College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Computer Programming. This school awarded 352 associate degrees in Computer Programming in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Computer Programming here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#5

Diablo Valley College

Pleasant Hill, CA

Diablo Valley College is a popular choice for Computer Programming majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 325 associate degrees in Computer Programming in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#6

Stark State College

North Canton, OH

Stark State College is a popular choice for Computer Programming majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 305 people received their associate degree in Computer Programming from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Computer Programming here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#7

Dallas College

Dallas, TX

Dallas College is a popular choice for Computer Programming majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 297 people received their associate degree in Computer Programming from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#8

DePaul University

Chicago, IL

DePaul University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Computer Programming. This school awarded 272 associate degrees in Computer Programming in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Computer Programming here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#9

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT

University of Utah is a popular choice for Computer Programming majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 248 associate degrees in Computer Programming in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#10

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, IN

Ivy Tech Community College is a popular choice for Computer Programming majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 244 associate degrees in Computer Programming in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#11

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn, IL

College of DuPage comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Computer Programming. During the most recent year for which we have data, 208 people received their associate degree in Computer Programming from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Computer Programming here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#12

Orange Coast College

Costa Mesa, CA

Orange Coast College is a popular choice for Computer Programming majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 202 associate degrees in Computer Programming in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Computer Programming here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#13

Portland Community College

Portland, OR

Portland Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Computer Programming. This school awarded 197 associate degrees in Computer Programming in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Computer Programming here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Chattahoochee Technical College is a popular choice for Computer Programming majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 196 people received their associate degree in Computer Programming from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

San Jacinto Community College is a popular choice for Computer Programming majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 172 people received their associate degree in Computer Programming from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Weber State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Computer Programming. During the most recent year for which we have data, 164 people received their associate degree in Computer Programming from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#17

Amarillo College

Amarillo, TX

Amarillo College is a popular choice for Computer Programming majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 161 people received their associate degree in Computer Programming from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Computer Programming here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Des Moines Area Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Computer Programming. During the most recent year for which we have data, 149 people received their associate degree in Computer Programming from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Computer Programming here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#19

DSDT

Detroit, MI

DSDT comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Computer Programming. This school awarded 138 associate degrees in Computer Programming in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Computer Programming here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#20

ECPI University

Virginia Beach, VA

ECPI University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Computer Programming. This school awarded 127 associate degrees in Computer Programming in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Computer Programming Concentrations

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Computer Programming/Programmer, General 11,341
Computer Programming, Specific Applications 2,813
Computer Game Programming 492
Computer Programming, Vendor/Product Certification 420
Computer Programming, Other 229

Below are some popular majors similar to Computer Programming that also offer associate degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Computer and Information Sciences, General 118,381
Computer Science 79,857
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management 57,935
Information Science/Studies 22,425
Computer Software and Media Applications 15,581

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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