computer game programming Basic Certificates
A basic certificate in computer game programming is offered at 28 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abasic certificate in computer game programming. This degree is more popular with male students, and about38% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Education Levels of computer game programming Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 492 degrees were awarded tocomputer game programming majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in computer game programming at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 14 |
| Associate’s Degree | 40 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 414 |
| Master’s Degree | 24 |
Earnings of computer game programming Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abasic certificate in computer game programming of $60,237 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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)
The data on debt ranges for computer game programming majors who have their basic certificate is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 70.8% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 17 |
| Women | 7 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of computer game programming graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15 | 62.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 | 16.7% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 8.3% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 8.3% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 4.2% |
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Most Popular computer game programming Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 44 colleges that offer a basic certificate in computer game programming. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for computer game programming students seeking a basic certificate is University of Utah. During the most recent year for which we have data, 156 people received their basic certificate in computer game programming from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in computer game programming. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their basic certificate in computer game programming from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Kennesaw State University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in computer game programming. This school awarded 44 basic certificates in computer game 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.
Miami University-Oxford comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in computer game programming. This school awarded 37 basic certificates in computer game 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.
SUNY College of Technology at Canton comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in computer game programming. This school awarded 25 basic certificates in computer game programming in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in computer game programming here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia State University is a popular choice for computer game programming majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their basic certificate in computer game programming from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Blinn College District is a popular choice for computer game programming majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their basic certificate in computer game programming from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in computer game programming here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Champlain College is a popular choice for computer game programming majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 19 basic certificates in computer game 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.
University of Advancing Technology comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in computer game programming. This school awarded 17 basic certificates in computer game programming in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in computer game programming here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Baker College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in computer game programming. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their basic certificate in computer game programming from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Long Island University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in computer game programming. This school awarded 11 basic certificates in computer game 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.
Wilmington University is a popular choice for computer game programming majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 11 basic certificates in computer game programming in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in computer game programming here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New England Institute of Technology is a popular choice for computer game programming majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 10 basic certificates in computer game 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.
Milwaukee Area Technical College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in computer game programming. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their basic certificate in computer game programming from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in computer game programming here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Washtenaw Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in computer game programming. This school awarded 8 basic certificates in computer game programming in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in computer game programming here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Schenectady County Community College is a popular choice for computer game programming majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their basic certificate in computer game programming from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
UCNJ Union College of Union County, New Jersey comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in computer game programming. This school awarded 7 basic certificates in computer game 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.
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in computer game programming. This school awarded 5 basic certificates in computer game programming in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in computer game programming here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mohave Community College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in computer game programming. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their basic certificate in computer game programming from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
East Carolina University is a popular choice for computer game programming majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their basic certificate in computer game 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 computer game programming that also offer basic certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Computer Programming/Programmer, General | 11,341 |
| Computer Programming, Specific Applications | 2,813 |
| 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
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