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2023 Most Popular Computer Programming Basic Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

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Finding the Best Computer Programming Basic Certificate School for You

With 11,939 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, computer programming is the #6 most popular major in the United States.

There are so many computer science programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Computer Science Degree Search has created its Most Popular Computer Programming Basic Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This report analyzed 19 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which ones were the most popular basic certificate programs for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer Programming program at each school on the list.

Check out the programming basic certificate programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Middle Atlantic Region .

Our 2023 rankings named Community College of Allegheny County the most popular school in the Middle Atlantic Region for computer programming students working on their basic certificate. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, CCAC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

About 36% of the students majoring in programming at the school are women while 64% are male.

Full Computer Programming at Community College of Allegheny County Report

Our analysis found Community College of Philadelphia to be the most popular school for computer programming students who want to pursue a basic certificate in the Middle Atlantic Region . Community College of Philadelphia is a large public school located in the large city of Philadelphia.

About 18% of the students majoring in programming at the school are women while 82% are male.

Full Computer Programming at Community College of Philadelphia Report

#3

Montgomery College

Rockville, MD

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Montgomery College is a great place for computer programming students working on their basic certificate. Montgomery College is a large public school located in the city of Rockville.

Women make up 33% of the programming majors at the school.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Middlesex County College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Programming Basic Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the suburb of Edison, Middlesex County College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Women make up 13% of the programming majors at the school.

Full Computer Programming at Middlesex County College Report

#4

Temple University

Philadelphia, PA

The in-demand basic certificate programs at Temple University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer programming schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public school with a very large student population.

About 50% of the students majoring in programming at the school are women while 50% are male.

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#6

Rowan University

Glassboro, NJ

Rowan University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Programming Basic Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large suburb of Glassboro, Rowan is a public school with a fairly large student population.

About 43% of the students majoring in programming at the school are women while 57% are male.

Full Computer Programming at Rowan University Report

Prince George’s Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate computer programming programs. Located in the large suburb of Largo, PGCC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

About 50% of the students majoring in programming at the school are women while 50% are male.

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With a ranking of #8, Rowan College of South Jersey Gloucester Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer programming students working on their basic certificate. RCSJ is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Sewell.

Women make up 20% of the programming majors at the school.

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#9

Camden County College

Blackwood, NJ

Camden County College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer programming students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the suburb of Blackwood, Camden County College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Full Computer Programming at Camden County College Report

#10

Frederick Community College

Frederick, MD

With a ranking of #10, Frederick Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer programming students working on their basic certificate. Located in the city of Frederick, Frederick Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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Best Computer Programming Colleges by State

Explore the best computer programming schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.

State Degrees Awarded
Maryland 14
Pennsylvania 99
New York 343
New Jersey 220
Delaware 18

Computer Programming is one of 10 different types of computer science programs to choose from.

Programming Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Computer Programming 8,750
App Specific Computer Programming 2,411
Computer Programming Certifications 278
Computer Programming, Specific Platforms 173
Computer Game Programming 169
Other Computer Programming 158

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 19 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to luis gomes.

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