Computer Certifications

Types of Degrees Computer Certifications Majors Are Getting

The following table lists how many computer programming certifications graduations there were in 2018-2019 for each degree level.

Education Level	Number of Grads
Basic Certificate	226
Undergraduate Certificate	71
Associate’s Degree	21
Bachelor’s Degree	1

What Computer Certifications Majors Need to Know

O*NET surveyed people in occupations related to computer programming certifications and asked them what knowledge areas, skills, and abilities were important for their jobs. The responses were rated on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being most important.

Knowledge Areas for Computer Programming Certifications Majors

According to O*NET survey takers, a major in computer programming certifications should prepare you for careers in which you will need to be knowledgeable in the following areas:

• Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
• Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
• English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Skills for Computer Programming Certifications Majors

A major in computer programming certifications prepares you for careers in which the following skill-sets are crucial:

• Programming - Writing computer programs for various purposes.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

Abilities for Computer Programming Certifications Majors

A major in computer programming certifications will prepare for your careers in which the following abilities are important:

• Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• Information Ordering - The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).

Who Is Getting a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Certifications?

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the countrywide level, the racial-ethnic distribution of computer programming certifications majors is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Grads
Asian	0
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	1
International Students	0
Other Races/Ethnicities	0

How Much Do Computer Certifications Majors Make?

Salaries According to BLS

Computer Programming Certifications majors often go into careers with median salaries of $89,580. This median refers to all degree levels, so the salary for a person with just a bachelor’s degree may be a little less and the one for a person with an advanced degree may be a little more.

To put that into context, according to BLS data from the first quarter of 2020, the typical high school graduate makes between $30,000 and $57,900 a year (25th through 75th percentile). The average person with a bachelor’s degree (any field) makes between $45,600 and $99,000. Advanced degree holders make the most with salaries between $55,600 and $125,400.

Amount of Education Required for Careers Related to Computer Certifications

Some degrees associated with computer programming certifications may require an advanced degree, while others may not even require a bachelor’s in the field. Whatever the case may be, pursuing more education usually means that more career options will be available to you.

Find out what the typical degree level is for computer programming certifications careers below.

Education Level	Percentage of Workers
Some College Courses	2.5%
Associate’s Degree (or other 2-year degree)	9.0%
Bachelor’s Degree	88.0%
Master’s Degree	0.5%

Online Computer Certifications Programs

In the 2018-2019 academic year, 42 schools offered some type of computer programming certifications program. The following table lists the number of programs by degree level, along with how many schools offered online courses in the field.

Degree Level	Colleges Offering Programs	Colleges Offering Online Classes
Certificate (Less Than 1 Year)	30	9
Certificate (1-2 years)	13	3
Certificate (2-4 Years)	0	0
Associate’s Degree	3	1
Bachelor’s Degree	0	0
Post-Baccalaureate	30	9
Master’s Degree	0	0
Post-Master’s	0	0
Doctor’s Degree (Research)	0	0
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	0	0
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	0	0

Is a Degree in Computer Certifications Worth It?

The median salary for a computer programming certifications grad is $89,580 per year. This is based on the weighted average of the most common careers associated with the major.

This is 125% more than the average salary for an individual holding a high school degree. This adds up to a gain of about $993,600 after 20 years!

Majors Related to Computer Certifications

You may also be interested in one of the following majors related to computer programming certifications.

Major	Number of Grads
General Computer Programming	7,925
App Specific Computer Programming	2,227
Other Computer Programming	217

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities 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 racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• College Scorecard
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• Usual Weekly Earnings of Wage and Salary Workers First Quarter 2020
• Image Credit: By luis gomes under License

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