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Computer Programming Undergraduate Certificate

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.

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
Gender Diversity of Undergraduate Certificates in Computer Programming

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%
Racial-Ethnic Diversity of Computer Programming Undergraduate Certificate Students

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.

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.

#3

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, UT

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.

#4

Valencia College

Orlando, FL

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.

#5

Diablo Valley College

Pleasant Hill, CA

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.

#6

Stark State College

North Canton, OH

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.

#7

Dallas College

Dallas, TX

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.

#8

DePaul University

Chicago, IL

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.

#9

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT

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.

#10

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, IN

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.

#11

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn, IL

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.

#12

Orange Coast College

Costa Mesa, CA

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.

#13

Portland Community College

Portland, OR

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.

#17

Amarillo College

Amarillo, TX

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.

#19

DSDT

Detroit, MI

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.

#20

ECPI University

Virginia Beach, VA

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

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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