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#1 #1 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Farmingdale State College Farmingdale, NY At Farmingdale State College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Science, Technology and Society, Computer Programming/Programmer, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 129 SAT Score 1,040–1,250 Median Starting Salary $65,164
#2 #2 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. DePaul University Chicago, IL At DePaul University, the three most popular college majors students study are Cinematography and Film/Video Production, Finance, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, DePaul University grants 239 degrees every year to graduating Cinematography and Film/Video Production students....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 125 SAT Score 1,110–1,330 Median Starting Salary $66,618
#3 #3 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Dominican University of California San Rafael, CA Each year, Dominican University of California grants around 120 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 33 SAT Score 1,170–1,280 Median Starting Salary $69,450
#4 #4 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Neumont College of Computer Science Salt Lake City, UT At Neumont College of Computer Science, the most popular majors students study are Computer Programming/Programmer, General, Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation, and Network and System Administration/Administrator....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 36 SAT Score 1,000–1,250 Median Starting Salary $66,389
#5 #5 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Rowan University Glassboro, NJ At Rowan University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Criminal Justice/Police Science. In fact, Rowan University grants 512 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 117 SAT Score 1,110–1,320 Median Starting Salary $68,186
#6 #6 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Brigham Young University-Idaho Rexburg, ID At Brigham Young University-Idaho, the most popular majors students pursue are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Human Development and Family Studies, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 194 SAT Score 1,030–1,210 Median Starting Salary $65,311
#7 #7 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Western Governors University Salt Lake City, UT Each year, Western Governors University grants about 7718 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 661 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#8 #8 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. University of Silicon Valley San Jose, CA At the University of Silicon Valley, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects, Game and Interactive Media Design, Modeling, and Virtual Environments and Simulation....view more Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 980–1,210 Median Starting Salary $66,389
#9 #9 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Fort Hays State University Hays, KS Each year, Fort Hays State University awards around 409 degrees to students majoring in Finance, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Operations Management and Supervision, International Economics, and Organizational Leadership....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 82 SAT Score 940–1,340 Median Starting Salary $65,611
#10 #10 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH Every year, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus awards about 483 degrees to those majoring in Marketing/Marketing Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 79 SAT Score 1,180–1,350 Median Starting Salary $65,380
#11 #11 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Southwestern College Winfield, KS Annually, Southwestern College awards about 45 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 900–1,110 Median Starting Salary $65,111
#12 #12 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Universidad Adventista de las Antillas Mayaguez, PR Every year, Universidad Adventista de las Antillas grants around 77 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $61,903
#13 #13 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. University of Michigan-Dearborn Dearborn, MI Each year, the University of Michigan-Dearborn grants about 149 degrees to students studying Mechanical Engineering, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 48 SAT Score 1,000–1,260 Median Starting Salary $60,294
#14 #14 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Shawnee State University Portsmouth, OH Annually, Shawnee State University grants around 48 degrees to those majoring in Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 980–1,190 Median Starting Salary $64,844
#15 #15 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Caribbean University-Bayamon Bayamon, PR At Caribbean University-Bayamon, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Criminal Justice/Police Science, Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other, and Social Work....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,460
#16 #16 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Bellevue University Bellevue, NE At Bellevue University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, Traffic, Customs, and and Transportation Clerk/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 74 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $62,998
#17 #17 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Champlain College Burlington, VT At Champlain College, the most popular majors students study are Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, Business Administration and Management, General, and Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,230–1,380 Median Starting Salary $66,484
#18 #18 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. University of Mount Union Alliance, OH At the University of Mount Union, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,000–1,210 Median Starting Salary $70,553
#19 #19 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Morningside University Sioux City, IA At Morningside University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,040–1,210 Median Starting Salary $70,085
#20 #20 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Gannon University Erie, PA Every year, Gannon University awards around 132 degrees to students studying Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,060–1,290 Median Starting Salary $69,290
#21 #21 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion Marion, IN At Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Elementary Education and Teaching, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,050–1,220 Median Starting Salary $64,553
#22 #22 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT At the University of Utah, the most popular majors students study are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Communication, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, the University of Utah awards 442 degrees every year to Research and Experimental Psychology, Other majors....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,130–1,350 Median Starting Salary $62,301
#23 #23 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Herzing University-Akron Akron, OH Annually, Herzing University-Akron awards about 6 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#24 #24 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ Every year, Grand Canyon University grants around 3721 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 59 SAT Score 960–1,150 Median Starting Salary $66,389
#25 #25 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Mount Vernon Nazarene University Mount Vernon, OH At Mount Vernon Nazarene University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,010–1,280 Median Starting Salary $67,607
#26 #26 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Husson University Bangor, ME At Husson University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,020–1,210 Median Starting Salary $68,199
#27 #27 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX At Hardin-Simmons University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 970–1,190 Median Starting Salary $67,941
#28 #28 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Caribbean University-Ponce Ponce, PR Each year, Caribbean University-Ponce awards about 17 degrees to those studying Electrical and Electronics Engineering, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $57,893
#29 #29 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Capitol Technology University Laurel, MD Every year, Capitol Technology University awards around 29 degrees to those majoring in Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 11% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,020–1,230 Median Starting Salary $62,032
#30 #30 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Olivet Nazarene University Bourbonnais, IL At Olivet Nazarene University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 980–1,230 Median Starting Salary $68,713
#31 #31 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Winthrop University Rock Hill, SC Each year, Winthrop University grants around 130 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Education, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,020–1,240 Median Starting Salary $66,366
#32 #32 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH At the University of Akron Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Mechanical Engineering, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Akron Main Campus grants 169 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 930–1,210 Median Starting Salary $64,715
#33 #33 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Western Connecticut State University Danbury, CT Annually, Western Connecticut State University awards about 81 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,020–1,240 Median Starting Salary $67,579
#34 #34 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Dewey University-Carolina Carolina, PR Every year, Dewey University-Carolina grants about 9 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#35 #35 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Siena Heights University Adrian, MI At Siena Heights University, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 890–1,110 Median Starting Salary $65,502
#36 #36 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH Each year, Youngstown State University grants about 155 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, General Studies, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 950–1,180 Median Starting Salary $65,357
#37 #37 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Baker College Owosso, MI Each year, Baker College grants about 140 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 960–1,160 Median Starting Salary $66,389
#38 #38 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Metropolitan State University Saint Paul, MN Annually, Metropolitan State University awards about 207 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $63,417
#39 #39 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Missouri Valley College Marshall, MO Each year, Missouri Valley College grants around 33 degrees to students studying Kinesiology and Exercise Science, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 900–1,070 Median Starting Salary $66,144
#40 #40 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Columbia College Chicago Chicago, IL Each year, Columbia College Chicago awards about 212 degrees to those majoring in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $67,973
#41 #41 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Herzing University-New Orleans Metairie, LA At Herzing University-New Orleans, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Health and Wellness, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#42 #42 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Utah Valley University Orem, UT At Utah Valley University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $64,947
#43 #43 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. NUC University Bayamon, PR At NUC University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#44 #44 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Herzing University-Brookfield Brookfield, WI Every year, Herzing University-Brookfield awards around 50 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $61,894
#45 #45 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Herzing University-Orlando Winter Park, FL Annually, Herzing University-Orlando grants around 28 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#46 #46 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Herzing University-Madison Madison, WI At Herzing University-Madison, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Health/Health Care Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#47 #47 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Herzing University-Atlanta Atlanta, GA At Herzing University-Atlanta, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Health and Wellness, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $61,368
#48 #48 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Green River College Auburn, WA Each year, Green River College awards about 54 degrees to students majoring in Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 35 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#49 #49 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Cascadia College Bothell, WA At Cascadia College, only two majors are offered: Natural Resources/Conservation, General, Computer Programming/Programmer, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#50 #50 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Austin Community College District Austin, TX At Austin Community College District, only two majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Computer Programming/Programmer, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 47% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#51 #51 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Lake Washington Institute of Technology Kirkland, WA At Lake Washington Institute of Technology, the most popular majors students pursue are Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects, Computer Programming/Programmer, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#52 #52 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. New England Institute of Technology East Greenwich, RI At New England Institute of Technology, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, Computer Programming/Programmer, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 860–1,130 Median Starting Salary $66,389
#53 #53 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. University of Phoenix-Arizona Phoenix, AZ At the University of Phoenix-Arizona, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management, and Information Technology....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
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About Computer Programming/Programmer, General

A program that focuses on the general writing and implementation of generic and customized programs to drive operating systems and that generally prepares individuals to apply the methods and procedures of software design and programming to software installation and maintenance. Includes instruction in software design, low- and high-level languages and program writing; program customization and linking; prototype testing; troubleshooting; and related aspects of operating systems and networks.

Those who are interested in Computer Programming/Programmer, General can study up to a Masters degree. Right now, 6,259 students earn a some level of degree in Computer Programming/Programmer, General around the US each year. More students graduate with a degree in Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the state of Utah compared to any other state. The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Computer Programming/Programmer, General is $50,500.

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1,932

Female Students

334 (17%)

Male Students

1,598 (82%)

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#1 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S.

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