Computer Programming Basic Certificates
A basic certificate in Computer Programming is offered at 499 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abasic certificate in Computer Programming. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and51% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 3.5% of Computer Programming graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Computer Programming Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 15,336 students 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 Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abasic certificate in Computer Programming of $60,237 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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
More men than women pursue basic certificates in Computer Programming. About 74.1% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4,845 |
| Women | 1,694 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Computer Programming graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,961 | 45.3% |
| Asian | 595 | 9.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,427 | 21.8% |
| Black or African American | 663 | 10.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 33 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 245 | 3.7% |
| Race Unknown | 375 | 5.7% |
| International Students | 229 | 3.5% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 3.5% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular Computer Programming Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 642 colleges that offer a basic 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 basic certificate is Brigham Young University-Idaho. During the most recent year for which we have data, 959 people received their basic 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.
Austin Community College District is a popular choice for Computer Programming majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 646 basic certificates in Computer Programming in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic 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 basic certificates in Computer Programming. During the most recent year for which we have data, 367 people received their basic certificate in Computer Programming from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificates in Computer Programming. This school awarded 352 basic 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 comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Computer Programming. This school awarded 325 basic 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 comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Computer Programming. During the most recent year for which we have data, 305 people received their basic 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 is a popular choice for Computer Programming majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 297 people received their basic certificate in Computer Programming from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Computer Programming here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
DePaul University is a popular choice for Computer Programming majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 272 basic certificates in Computer Programming in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic 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 basic certificate. This school awarded 248 basic 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.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Computer Programming. During the most recent year for which we have data, 244 people received their basic 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 basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 208 people received their basic certificate in Computer Programming from this school. Graduates who complete their basic 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 basic certificate. This school awarded 202 basic 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.
Portland Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Computer Programming. During the most recent year for which we have data, 197 people received their basic 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.
Chattahoochee Technical College is a popular choice for Computer Programming majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 196 basic 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 basic certificates in Computer Programming. This school awarded 172 basic 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.
Weber State University is a popular choice for Computer Programming majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 164 basic certificates in Computer Programming in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificates in Computer Programming. During the most recent year for which we have data, 161 people received their basic 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.
Des Moines Area Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Computer Programming. During the most recent year for which we have data, 149 people received their basic certificate in Computer Programming from this school. Graduates who complete their basic 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 basic certificate. This school awarded 138 basic certificates in Computer Programming in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Computer Programming here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
ECPI University is a popular choice for Computer Programming majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 127 basic certificates in Computer Programming in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic 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 basic 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.