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2023 Most Popular Computer Programming Basic Certificate Schools in Pennsylvania

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Finding the Best Computer Programming Basic Certificate School for You

Computer Programming is one of the most popular subjects to study in Pennsylvania. With 99 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 7th out of all the majors we track in the state.

Today's computer science students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Computer Science Degree Search has created the Most Popular Computer Programming Basic Certificate Schools in Pennsylvania to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 6 schools in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania.

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 Pennsylvania. Community College of Philadelphia is a large public school located in the large city of Philadelphia.

Women make up 18% of the programming majors at the school.

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

Women make up 36% of the programming majors at the school.

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#3

Temple University

Philadelphia, PA

The in-demand basic certificate programs at Temple University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer programming schools in Pennsylvania. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 50% of the programming majors at the school.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Westmoreland County Community College is a great place for computer programming students working on their basic certificate. Westmoreland College is a small public school located in the rural area of Youngwood.

Women make up 50% of the programming majors at the school.

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Out of the 6 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, Northampton County Area Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Northampton Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Bethlehem.

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Out of the 6 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, Luzerne County Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Nanticoke, Luzerne County Community College is a public college with a small student population.

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Best Computer Programming Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Most Popular Computer Programming Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Maryland 14
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

Majors Similar to Programming

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 6 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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