Associate Degrees in Computer Science
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Education Levels of CompSci Majors
In 2020-2021, 4,092 associate degrees were awarded to compsci majors. This makes it the 3rd most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in compsci at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 39,196 |
| Master’s Degree | 14,364 |
| Associate Degree | 4,092 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,252 |
| Basic Certificate | 390 |
| Graduate Certificate | 197 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 74 |
Earnings of CompSci Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in compsci is $34,512. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $25,059 to a high of $34,880.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in compsci is $23,000. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $25,207 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $14,125.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in compsci. About 80.8% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,305 |
| Women | 787 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of compsci associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 890 |
| Black or African American | 277 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 820 |
| White | 1,501 |
| International Students | 337 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 267 |
Most Popular CompSci Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 277 colleges that offer an associate degree in compsci. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Northern Virginia Community College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for compsci majors who are seeking their associate degree. Roughly 52,800 attend the school each year. The compsci program at Northern Virginia Community College awarded 296 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 24% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
LaGuardia Community College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in compsci. Roughly 16,900 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 194 associate degrees were handed out to compsci majors at LaGuardia. Of these students, 24% were women and 72% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for compsci majors who are seeking their associate degree is Borough of Manhattan Community College. Roughly 22,400 attend the school each year. The compsci program at Borough of Manhattan Community College awarded 164 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 23% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Weber State University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in compsci. Roughly 29,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,329 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,880 per year. The compsci program at Weber State University awarded 159 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 14% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for compsci majors who are seeking their associate degree is De Anza College. Each year, around 18,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 144 people received their associate degree in compsci from De Anza College. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
Queensborough Community College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in compsci. Each year, around 12,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 78 associate degrees were handed out to compsci majors at QCC. Around 81% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 28% were women.
Utah Valley University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in compsci. Each year, around 40,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,368 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,773 per year. The compsci program at Utah Valley University awarded 69 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 10% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for compsci majors who are seeking their associate degree is Grossmont College. Roughly 15,400 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 63 people received their associate degree in compsci from Grossmont College. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for compsci majors who are seeking their associate degree is Houston Community College. Each year, around 48,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 61 people received their associate degree in compsci from Houston Community College. Of these students, 26% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Montgomery County Community College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in compsci. Roughly 9,800 attend the school each year. The compsci program at Montgomery County Community College awarded 58 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 9% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for compsci majors who are seeking their associate degree is College of the Canyons. Roughly 20,500 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 55 associate degrees were handed out to compsci majors at College of the Canyons. Of these students, 31% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
El Paso Community College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in compsci. Each year, around 26,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 55 associate degrees were handed out to compsci majors at El Paso Community College. Around 91% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 16% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for compsci majors who are seeking their associate degree is City College of San Francisco. Roughly 19,700 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 53 people received their associate degree in compsci from City College of San Francisco. Of these students, 19% were women and 66% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for compsci majors who are seeking their associate degree is Foothill College. Roughly 14,600 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 51 people received their associate degree in compsci from Foothill College. About 22% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Normandale Community College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in compsci. Each year, around 9,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 50 associate degrees were handed out to compsci majors at Normandale Community College. About 18% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for compsci majors who are seeking their associate degree is Irvine Valley College. Each year, around 12,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 48 people received their associate degree in compsci from Irvine Valley College. About 29% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Southwestern College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in compsci. Roughly 17,600 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 48 people received their associate degree in compsci from SWC Chula Vista. Around 90% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 6% were women.
New York City College of Technology comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in compsci. Roughly 15,500 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 47 people received their associate degree in compsci from City Tech. Of these students, 11% were women and 87% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Ivy Tech Community College is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in compsci. Each year, around 63,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 44 people received their associate degree in compsci from Ivy Tech Community College. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 16% were women.
The 19th most popular school in the country for compsci majors who are seeking their associate degree is Collin County Community College District. Roughly 35,300 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 44 associate degrees were handed out to compsci majors at Collin County Community College District. Of these students, 25% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
CompSci Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Computer Science | 4,092 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to compsci that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 11,058 |
| Information Technology | 7,590 |
| Computer Programming | 3,843 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 3,355 |
| Computer Software Applications | 2,266 |
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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