Computer Programming Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in Computer Programming is offered at 499 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Computer Programming.
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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 | 7,050 |
Earnings of Computer Programming Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree 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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Most Popular Computer Programming Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 642 colleges that offer a doctor’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 doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 959 people received their doctor'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 is a popular choice for Computer Programming majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 646 doctor's degrees in Computer Programming in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Computer Programming here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western Governors University is a popular choice for Computer Programming majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 367 doctor'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.
Valencia College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Computer Programming. This school awarded 352 doctor's degrees in Computer Programming in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degrees in Computer Programming. This school awarded 325 doctor's degrees in Computer Programming in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Computer Programming here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Stark State College is a popular choice for Computer Programming majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 305 people received their doctor'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.
Dallas College is a popular choice for Computer Programming majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 297 doctor's degrees in Computer Programming in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree 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 doctor's degrees in Computer Programming. During the most recent year for which we have data, 272 people received their doctor'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.
University of Utah comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Computer Programming. During the most recent year for which we have data, 248 people received their doctor's degree in Computer Programming from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 244 people received their doctor's degree in Computer Programming from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree 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 doctor's degrees in Computer Programming. During the most recent year for which we have data, 208 people received their doctor's degree in Computer Programming from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree 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 doctor's degree. This school awarded 202 doctor'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.
Portland Community College is a popular choice for Computer Programming majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 197 people received their doctor's degree in Computer Programming from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree 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 doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 196 people received their doctor's degree in Computer Programming from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Computer Programming here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Jacinto Community College is a popular choice for Computer Programming majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 172 doctor's degrees in Computer Programming in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degree. This school awarded 164 doctor'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.
Amarillo College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Computer Programming. During the most recent year for which we have data, 161 people received their doctor'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.
Des Moines Area Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Computer Programming. This school awarded 149 doctor's degrees in Computer Programming in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degree. This school awarded 138 doctor'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 comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Computer Programming. During the most recent year for which we have data, 127 people received their doctor's degree in Computer Programming from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Computer Programming here go on to 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 doctor’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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