Computer Programming Undergraduate Certificates
A undergraduate certificate in Computer Programming is offered at 499 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aundergraduate certificate in Computer Programming. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and43% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.4% 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 (this page) | 1,555 |
| Associate’s Degree | 4,193 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,397 |
| Master’s Degree | 7,050 |
Earnings of Computer Programming Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aundergraduate 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)
The data on debt ranges for Computer Programming majors who have their undergraduate certificate is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue undergraduate certificates in Computer Programming. About 75.5% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,174 |
| Women | 381 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Computer Programming graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 842 | 54.1% |
| Asian | 92 | 5.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 290 | 18.6% |
| Black or African American | 160 | 10.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 10 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 66 | 4.2% |
| Race Unknown | 56 | 3.6% |
| International Students | 37 | 2.4% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.4% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Computer Programming Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 642 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate in Computer Programming. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Computer Programming students seeking a undergraduate certificate is Brigham Young University-Idaho. During the most recent year for which we have data, 959 people received their undergraduate certificate in Computer Programming from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in Computer Programming. This school awarded 646 undergraduate certificates in Computer Programming in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate 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 undergraduate certificates in Computer Programming. This school awarded 367 undergraduate 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 is a popular choice for Computer Programming majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 352 people received their undergraduate certificate in Computer Programming from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Computer Programming here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Diablo Valley College is a popular choice for Computer Programming majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 325 people received their undergraduate certificate in Computer Programming from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in Computer Programming. This school awarded 305 undergraduate 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.
Dallas College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Computer Programming. This school awarded 297 undergraduate 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.
DePaul University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Computer Programming. This school awarded 272 undergraduate certificates in Computer Programming in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 248 people received their undergraduate 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.
Ivy Tech Community College is a popular choice for Computer Programming majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 244 people received their undergraduate certificate in Computer Programming from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in Computer Programming. This school awarded 208 undergraduate certificates in Computer Programming in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 202 people received their undergraduate certificate in Computer Programming from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate 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 undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 197 undergraduate 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.
Chattahoochee Technical College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Computer Programming. This school awarded 196 undergraduate 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.
San Jacinto Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Computer Programming. During the most recent year for which we have data, 172 people received their undergraduate 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.
Weber State University is a popular choice for Computer Programming majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 164 people received their undergraduate 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.
Amarillo College is a popular choice for Computer Programming majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 161 undergraduate 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 undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 149 undergraduate 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.
DSDT comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Computer Programming. During the most recent year for which we have data, 138 people received their undergraduate 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.
ECPI University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Computer Programming. During the most recent year for which we have data, 127 people received their undergraduate certificate in Computer Programming from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Computer Programming here go on to 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 undergraduate 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.