Basic Certificates in Computer Programming
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Education Levels of Programming Majors
In 2018-2019, 3,860 basic certificates were awarded to programming majors. This makes it the 4th most popular basic certificate program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in programming at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Basic Certificate | 3,860 |
| Associate’s Degree | 3,787 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,560 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1,334 |
| Master’s Degree | 145 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
Earnings of Programming Majors With Basic Certificates
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for programming majors with their basic certificate due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for programming majors who have their basic certificate is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue basic certificates in programming. About 74.5% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,877 |
| Women | 983 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of programming basic certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 428 |
| Black or African American | 381 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 529 |
| White | 1,857 |
| International Students | 229 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 436 |
Most Popular Programming Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 298 colleges that offer a basic certificate in programming. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for programming students seekinga basic certificate is University of Phoenix - Arizona. Roughly 95,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,752 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 382 basic certificates were handed out to programming majors at UOPX - Arizona. About 21% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for programming majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Edmonds Community College. Each year, around 8,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 182 people received their basic certificate in programming from Edmonds Community College. Of these students, 26% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Diablo Valley College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in programming. Roughly 20,200 attend the school each year. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 130 people received their basic certificate in programming from Diablo Valley. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women.
Valencia College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in programming. Each year, around 46,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 125 people received their basic certificate in programming from Valencia College. About 26% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Mt San Antonio College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in programming. Each year, around 29,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 92 people received their basic certificate in programming from Mt. SAC. Of these students, 12% were women and 87% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
College of San Mateo is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in programming. Roughly 8,900 attend the school each year. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 87 people received their basic certificate in programming from CSM. About 20% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for programming majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Amarillo College. Roughly 9,800 attend the school each year. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 83 people received their basic certificate in programming from Amarillo College. Of these students, 13% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
City College of San Francisco is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in programming. Roughly 27,000 attend the school each year. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 79 basic certificates were handed out to programming majors at City College of San Francisco. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
Cascadia College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in programming. Roughly 3,300 attend the school each year. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 75 people received their basic certificate in programming from Cascadia College. About 45% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Sinclair Community College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in programming. Roughly 18,500 attend the school each year. The programming program at Sinclair Community College awarded 73 basic certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 19% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
North Hennepin Community College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in programming. Roughly 6,200 attend the school each year. The programming program at North Hennepin Community College awarded 72 basic certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 24% were women.
College of DuPage comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in programming. Roughly 24,900 attend the school each year. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 71 basic certificates were handed out to programming majors at COD. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for programming majors who are seeking their basic certificate is De Anza College. Each year, around 19,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 69 basic certificates were handed out to programming majors at De Anza College. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
Seminole State College of Florida comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in programming. Each year, around 18,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 67 basic certificates were handed out to programming majors at Seminole State. About 22% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for programming majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Santa Fe College. Roughly 14,300 attend the school each year. The programming program at Santa Fe College awarded 67 basic certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 21% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 16th most popular school in the country for programming majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Green River College. Roughly 8,400 attend the school each year. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 65 people received their basic certificate in programming from GRC. Of these students, 22% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Kirkwood Community College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in programming. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 61 people received their basic certificate in programming from Kirkwood Community College. About 25% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Dsdt is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in programming. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The programming program at Dsdt awarded 59 basic certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 32% were women and 85% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Ozarks Technical Community College is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in programming. Each year, around 12,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The programming program at Ozarks Technical Community College awarded 55 basic certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 15% were women.
Tulsa Technology Center comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in programming. Each year, around 4,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 55 people received their basic certificate in programming from Tulsa Tech. About 9% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Programming Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Computer Programming | 2,866 |
| Specific Application Programming | 732 |
| Computer Certifications | 226 |
| Other Computer Programming | 36 |
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Computer Information Systems | 10,889 |
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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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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