General Computer Programming Basic Certificates
There are 390 schools in the United States where you can earn abasic certificate in General Computer Programming. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about54% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 4.1% of General Computer Programming graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General Computer Programming Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 11,341 people earned theirGeneral Computer Programming majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General Computer Programming at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 887 |
| Associate’s Degree | 3,453 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,766 |
| Master’s Degree | 5,213 |
Earnings of General Computer Programming Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abasic certificate in General 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
This degree is more popular with male students. About 74.3% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,532 |
| Women | 1,221 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Computer Programming graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,970 | 41.4% |
| Asian | 458 | 9.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,222 | 25.7% |
| Black or African American | 394 | 8.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 24 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 158 | 3.3% |
| Race Unknown | 327 | 6.9% |
| International Students | 193 | 4.1% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 4.1% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular General Computer Programming Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 489 colleges that offer a basic certificate in General Computer Programming. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for General Computer Programming students seeking a basic certificate is Brigham Young University-Idaho. This school awarded 959 basic certificates in General 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.
Austin Community College District is a popular choice for General Computer Programming majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 646 people received their basic certificate in General Computer Programming from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General 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 General Computer Programming. During the most recent year for which we have data, 367 people received their basic certificate in General Computer Programming from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Computer Programming here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Diablo Valley College is a popular choice for General Computer Programming majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 325 basic certificates in General Computer Programming in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Computer Programming here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Dallas College is a popular choice for General Computer Programming majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 297 people received their basic certificate in General Computer Programming from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Computer Programming here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
DePaul University is a popular choice for General Computer Programming majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 264 people received their basic certificate in General Computer Programming from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Valencia College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Computer Programming. During the most recent year for which we have data, 261 people received their basic certificate in General Computer Programming from this school. 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 General Computer Programming majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 202 basic certificates in General 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 #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Computer Programming. This school awarded 172 basic certificates in General 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 #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Computer Programming. This school awarded 161 basic certificates in General Computer Programming in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Computer Programming here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Weber State University is a popular choice for General Computer Programming majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 151 basic certificates in General Computer Programming in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Computer Programming here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Chattahoochee Technical College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Computer Programming. This school awarded 138 basic certificates in General Computer Programming in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Computer Programming here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rowan University is a popular choice for General Computer Programming majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 125 people received their basic certificate in General Computer Programming from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Computer Programming here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Youngstown State University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Computer Programming. This school awarded 118 basic certificates in General Computer Programming in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Computer Programming here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Chippewa Valley Technical College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Computer Programming. This school awarded 116 basic certificates in General 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.
Farmingdale State College is a popular choice for General Computer Programming majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 113 basic certificates in General Computer Programming in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Computer Programming here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Phoenix-Arizona is a popular choice for General Computer Programming majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 106 people received their basic certificate in General Computer Programming from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Computer Programming here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cuyahoga Community College District is a popular choice for General Computer Programming majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 102 basic certificates in General Computer Programming in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Computer Programming here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Fort Hays State University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Computer Programming. During the most recent year for which we have data, 102 people received their basic certificate in General Computer Programming from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Computer Programming here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arkansas Tech University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Computer Programming. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their basic certificate in General Computer Programming from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General Computer Programming that also offer basic certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Computer Programming, Specific Applications | 2,813 |
| Computer Game Programming | 492 |
| Computer Programming, Vendor/Product Certification | 420 |
| Computer Programming, Other | 229 |
| Computer Programming, Specific Platforms | 41 |
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.
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