Computer Programming Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 499 schools in the United States where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Computer Programming. This degree is more popular with male students, and about41% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 5.5% of Computer Programming graduates were international students.
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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 | 4,193 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 2,397 |
| Master’s Degree | 7,050 |
Earnings of Computer Programming Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abachelor’s 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)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Computer Programming students with their bachelor’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 81.6% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,957 |
| Women | 440 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Computer Programming graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,286 | 53.7% |
| Asian | 264 | 11.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 287 | 12.0% |
| Black or African American | 191 | 8.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 12 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 87 | 3.6% |
| Race Unknown | 131 | 5.5% |
| International Students | 133 | 5.5% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 5.5% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Computer Programming Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 642 colleges that offer a bachelor’s 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 bachelor's degree is Brigham Young University-Idaho. During the most recent year for which we have data, 959 people received their bachelor's degree in Computer Programming from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Computer Programming here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Austin Community College District comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Computer Programming. During the most recent year for which we have data, 646 people received their bachelor's 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.
Western Governors University is a popular choice for Computer Programming majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 367 people received their bachelor's 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.
Valencia College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Computer Programming. During the most recent year for which we have data, 352 people received their bachelor's degree in Computer Programming from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Computer Programming here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Diablo Valley College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Computer Programming. During the most recent year for which we have data, 325 people received their bachelor's 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.
Stark State College is a popular choice for Computer Programming majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 305 bachelor's 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.
Dallas College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Computer Programming. During the most recent year for which we have data, 297 people received their bachelor's degree in Computer Programming from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Computer Programming here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
DePaul University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Computer Programming. During the most recent year for which we have data, 272 people received their bachelor's degree in Computer Programming from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Computer Programming here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Utah is a popular choice for Computer Programming majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 248 bachelor's 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.
Ivy Tech Community College is a popular choice for Computer Programming majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 244 bachelor's degrees in Computer Programming in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Computer Programming here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
College of DuPage comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Computer Programming. This school awarded 208 bachelor's 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.
Orange Coast College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Computer Programming. This school awarded 202 bachelor's degrees in Computer Programming in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Computer Programming here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Portland Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Computer Programming. During the most recent year for which we have data, 197 people received their bachelor's degree in Computer Programming from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 196 people received their bachelor's degree in Computer Programming from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Computer Programming here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Jacinto Community College is a popular choice for Computer Programming majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 172 bachelor's 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.
Weber State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Computer Programming. During the most recent year for which we have data, 164 people received their bachelor's degree in Computer Programming from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Computer Programming here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Amarillo College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Computer Programming. This school awarded 161 bachelor's degrees in Computer Programming in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degrees in Computer Programming. This school awarded 149 bachelor's degrees in Computer Programming in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Computer Programming here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
DSDT comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Computer Programming. This school awarded 138 bachelor's 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.
ECPI University is a popular choice for Computer Programming majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 127 bachelor's 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 Focus Areas
| 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 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Computer Programming that also offer bachelor’s 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.
- 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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