Specific Application Programming

Types of Degrees Specific Application Programming Majors Are Getting

The following table lists how many app specific computer programming graduations there were in 2020-2021 for each degree level.

Education Level	Number of Grads
Basic Certificate	868
Associate Degree	721
Undergraduate Certificate	418
Bachelor’s Degree	290
Master’s Degree	96
Graduate Certificate	18

What Specific Application Programming Majors Need to Know

People with careers related to app specific computer programming were asked what knowledge areas, skills, and abilities were important for their jobs. They weighted these areas on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the highest.

Knowledge Areas for App Specific Computer Programming Majors

App Specific Computer Programming majors often go into careers in which the following knowledge areas are important:

• Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
• 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.
• Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Skills for App Specific Computer Programming Majors

A major in app specific computer programming 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.
• Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• 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.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Abilities for App Specific Computer Programming Majors

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

• Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

What Can You Do With a Specific Application Programming Major?

People with a app specific computer programming degree often go into the following careers:

Job Title	Job Growth Rate	Median Salary
Software Developers, Applications	30.7%	$103,620
Software Developers, Systems Software	11.1%	$110,000

Who Is Getting a Bachelor’s Degree in Specific Application Programming?

This major attracts more men than women. About 78% of the graduates in this field are male.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

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

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Grads
Asian	26
Black or African American	39
Hispanic or Latino	18
White	142
International Students	31
Other Races/Ethnicities	34

Geographic Diversity

Americans aren’t the only ones with an interest in App Specific Computer Programming. About 10.7% of those with this major are international students.

How Much Do Specific Application Programming Majors Make?

Salaries According to BLS

Average salaries range from $89,580 to $114,000 (25th to 75th percentile) for careers related to app specific computer programming. This range includes all degree levels, so you may expect those with a more advanced degree to make more while those with less advanced degrees will typically make less.

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 Specific Application Programming

Some careers associated with app specific computer programming require an advanced degree while some may not even require a bachelor’s. Whatever the case may be, pursuing more education usually means that more career options will be available to you.

How much schooling do you really need to compete in today’s job market? People currently working in careers related to app specific computer programming have obtained the following education levels.

Education Level	Percentage of Workers
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production)	0.9%
Some College Courses	0.7%
Associate’s Degree (or other 2-year degree)	4.8%
Bachelor’s Degree	80.6%
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master.	0.6%
Master’s Degree	12.3%

Online Specific Application Programming Programs

In 2020-2021, 186 schools offered a app specific computer programming program of some type. 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)	0	0
Certificate (1-2 years)	65	12
Certificate (2-4 Years)	2	0
Associate’s Degree	88	11
Bachelor’s Degree	6	2
Post-Baccalaureate	0	0
Master’s Degree	3	1
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 Specific Application Programming Worth It?

The median salary for a app specific computer programming grad is $108,080 per year. This is based on the weighted average of the most common careers associated with the major.

This is 171% more than the average salary for an individual holding a high school degree. This adds up to a gain of about $1,363,600 after 20 years!

Majors Related to Specific Application Programming

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

Major	Number of Grads
General Computer Programming	8,750
Computer Programming Certifications	278
Computer Programming, Specific Platforms	173
Computer Game Programming	169
Other Computer Programming	158

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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