Associate Degrees in Computer Science
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Education Levels of Computer Science Majors
In 2020-2021, 4,092 earned their associate degree in computer science. This earns it the #3 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in computer science 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 Computer Science Majors With Associate Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for computer science majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for computer science majors who have their associate degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in computer science. About 80.8% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,305 |
| Women | 787 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of computer science 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 Computer Science Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 277 colleges that offer an associate degree in computer science. 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 computer science majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 52,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The computer science 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.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for computer science majors who are seeking their associate degree is LaGuardia Community College. Each year, around 16,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 194 people received their associate degree in computer science from 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 computer science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Borough of Manhattan Community College. Each year, around 22,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 164 people received their associate degree in computer science from BMCC. 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 computer science. Each year, around 29,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 159 people received their associate degree in computer science from WSU. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 14% were women.
De Anza College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in computer science. Roughly 18,600 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 144 associate degrees were handed out to computer science majors at De Anza College. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for computer science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Queensborough Community College. Roughly 12,400 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 78 associate degrees were handed out to computer science 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 computer science. Roughly 40,900 attend the school each year. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 69 people received their associate degree in computer science from UVU. About 10% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Grossmont College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in computer science. Each year, around 15,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 63 people received their associate degree in computer science from Grossmont College. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
Houston Community College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in computer science. Roughly 48,300 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 61 people received their associate degree in computer science from Houston Community College. Of these students, 26% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Montgomery County Community College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in computer science. Each year, around 9,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The computer science 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.
College of the Canyons comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in computer science. Each year, around 20,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The computer science program at College of the Canyons awarded 55 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 31% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for computer science majors who are seeking their associate degree is El Paso Community College. Roughly 26,000 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 55 associate degrees were handed out to computer science majors at El Paso Community College. Around 91% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 16% were women.
City College of San Francisco is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in computer science. Each year, around 19,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The computer science program at City College of San Francisco awarded 53 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 19% were women and 66% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for computer science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Foothill College. Each year, around 14,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The computer science program at Foothill College awarded 51 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 22% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 15th most popular school in the country for computer science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Normandale Community College. Roughly 9,400 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 50 associate degrees were handed out to computer science majors at Normandale Community College. About 18% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Irvine Valley College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in computer science. Roughly 12,100 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 48 associate degrees were handed out to computer science majors at Irvine Valley College. About 29% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Southwestern College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in computer science. Each year, around 17,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The computer science program at Southwestern College awarded 48 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. 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 computer science. Each year, around 15,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The computer science program at New York City College of Technology awarded 47 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 11% were women and 87% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 19th most popular school in the country for computer science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Ivy Tech Community College. Roughly 63,800 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 44 people received their associate degree in computer science 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 computer science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Collin County Community College District. Each year, around 35,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 44 associate degrees were handed out to computer science majors at Collin County Community College District. Of these students, 25% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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*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.
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