Computer Programming Graduate Certificates
There are 499 colleges and universities across the nation that offer agraduate certificate in Computer Programming. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about28% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 24.6% of Computer Programming graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Computer Programming Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 15,336 people earned theirComputer 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 | 2,397 |
| Master’s Degree | 7,050 |
Earnings of Computer Programming Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with agraduate certificate 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 graduate certificate.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 69.0% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 118 |
| Women | 53 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Computer Programming graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 81 | 47.4% |
| Asian | 16 | 9.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 | 6.4% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 3.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 2.3% |
| Race Unknown | 10 | 5.8% |
| International Students | 42 | 24.6% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 24.6% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Computer Programming Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 642 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in Computer Programming. Learn more about the most popular below:
Brigham Young University-Idaho tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Computer Programming majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 959 people received their graduate certificate in Computer Programming from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Computer Programming here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Austin Community College District is a popular choice for Computer Programming majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 646 people received their graduate certificate in Computer Programming from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Computer Programming here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western Governors University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Computer Programming. This school awarded 367 graduate certificates 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.
Valencia College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Computer Programming. This school awarded 352 graduate certificates 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.
Diablo Valley College is a popular choice for Computer Programming majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 325 graduate certificates 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.
Stark State College is a popular choice for Computer Programming majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 305 people received their graduate certificate in Computer Programming from this school. 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 graduate certificates in Computer Programming. This school awarded 297 graduate certificates in Computer Programming in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates in Computer Programming. This school awarded 272 graduate certificates in Computer Programming in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 248 people received their graduate certificate in Computer Programming from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Computer Programming here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College is a popular choice for Computer Programming majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 244 people received their graduate certificate in Computer Programming from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
College of DuPage is a popular choice for Computer Programming majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 208 graduate certificates in Computer Programming in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Computer Programming here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Orange Coast College is a popular choice for Computer Programming majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 202 graduate certificates in Computer Programming in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Computer Programming here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Portland Community College is a popular choice for Computer Programming majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 197 graduate certificates in Computer Programming in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 196 people received their graduate certificate 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 comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Computer Programming. This school awarded 172 graduate certificates in Computer Programming in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Computer Programming here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Weber State University is a popular choice for Computer Programming majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 164 graduate certificates in Computer Programming in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Computer Programming here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Amarillo College is a popular choice for Computer Programming majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 161 graduate certificates 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.
Des Moines Area Community College is a popular choice for Computer Programming majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 149 graduate certificates in Computer Programming in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Computer Programming here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
DSDT is a popular choice for Computer Programming majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 138 graduate certificates 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 graduate certificate. This school awarded 127 graduate certificates 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 Majors to Study
| 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 graduate certificates.
| 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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