Computer Programming Master’s Degrees
There are 499 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Computer Programming. This degree is more popular with male students, and about19% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 59.8% 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 | 2,397 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 7,050 |
Earnings of Computer Programming Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Computer Programming of $60,237 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 68.5% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 329 |
| Women | 151 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Computer Programming graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 100 | 20.8% |
| Asian | 32 | 6.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 | 2.9% |
| Black or African American | 30 | 6.2% |
| Two or More Races | 6 | 1.2% |
| Race Unknown | 11 | 2.3% |
| International Students | 287 | 59.8% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 59.8% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Computer Programming Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 642 colleges that offer a master’s degree 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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 959 people received their master'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.
Austin Community College District comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Computer Programming. This school awarded 646 master'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.
Western Governors University is a popular choice for Computer Programming majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 367 master's degrees in Computer Programming in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Computer Programming here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Valencia College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Computer Programming. During the most recent year for which we have data, 352 people received their master's degree in Computer Programming from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Computer Programming. During the most recent year for which we have data, 325 people received their master's degree in Computer Programming from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Computer Programming here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Stark State College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Computer Programming. This school awarded 305 master'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 is a popular choice for Computer Programming majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 297 master'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.
DePaul University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Computer Programming. This school awarded 272 master's degrees in Computer Programming in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 248 master's degrees in Computer Programming in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degree. This school awarded 244 master's degrees in Computer Programming in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Computer Programming here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
College of DuPage is a popular choice for Computer Programming majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 208 master'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 is a popular choice for Computer Programming majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 202 people received their master's degree in Computer Programming from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degree. This school awarded 197 master'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.
Chattahoochee Technical College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Computer Programming. This school awarded 196 master'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.
San Jacinto Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Computer Programming. This school awarded 172 master's degrees in Computer Programming in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degree. This school awarded 164 master's degrees in Computer Programming in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Computer Programming. This school awarded 161 master's degrees in Computer Programming in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Computer Programming. This school awarded 149 master's degrees in Computer Programming in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Computer Programming here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
DSDT is a popular choice for Computer Programming majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 138 master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 127 people received their master'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.
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 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Computer Programming that also offer master’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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