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#1 #1 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 313 degrees every year to graduating Cinematography and Film/Video Production students....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 154 SAT Score 1,160–1,360 Median Starting Salary $66,618
#2 #2 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Neumont University Salt Lake City, UT At Neumont University, 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 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 45 SAT Score 1,020–1,190 Median Starting Salary $66,389
#3 #3 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 525 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 154 SAT Score 1,100–1,310 Median Starting Salary $68,186
#4 #4 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, and Forensic Science and Technology....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 82 SAT Score 1,020–1,230 Median Starting Salary $65,164
#5 #5 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 Business Administration and Management, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, Human Development and Family Studies, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 270 SAT Score 1,010–1,230 Median Starting Salary $65,311
#6 #6 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 111 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $62,998
#7 #7 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 129 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $69,450
#8 #8 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 221 degrees to students majoring in Finance, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 79 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $65,611
#9 #9 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 4940 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 174 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#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 419 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 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 55 SAT Score 1,180–1,370 Median Starting Salary $65,380
#11 #11 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 Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation, Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects, and Game and Interactive Media Design....view more Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 980–1,210 Median Starting Salary $66,389
#12 #12 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ Every year, Grand Canyon University grants around 3491 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 73 SAT Score 1,030–1,120 Median Starting Salary $66,389
#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 111 degrees to students studying Electrical and Electronics Engineering, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 39 SAT Score 1,000–1,260 Median Starting Salary $60,294
#14 #14 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 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 1,180–1,370 Median Starting Salary $66,484
#15 #15 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Syracuse University Syracuse, NY At Syracuse University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Economics, General, and Information Science/Studies. In fact, Syracuse University awards 291 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,310–1,440 Median Starting Salary $68,419
#16 #16 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 Business Administration and Management, General, Accounting, and Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,460
#17 #17 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, Computer Science, Communication, and General. In fact, the University of Utah awards 472 degrees every year to Research and Experimental Psychology, Other majors....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,110–1,340 Median Starting Salary $62,301
#18 #18 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Siena University Loudonville, NY Annually, Siena University grants around 109 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, General, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,190–1,440 Median Starting Salary $71,754
#19 #19 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 53 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $61,903
#20 #20 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Capitol Technology University Laurel, MD Every year, Capitol Technology University awards around 17 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 2 SAT Score 1,020–1,230 Median Starting Salary $62,032
#21 #21 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 Accounting. In fact, Utah Valley University awards 485 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 37 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $64,947
#22 #22 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Le Moyne College Syracuse, NY Each year, Le Moyne College awards about 89 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business Administration, Management and Operations, and......view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,170–1,330 Median Starting Salary $68,935
#23 #23 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, Elementary Education and Teaching, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 710–1,110 Median Starting Salary $70,085
#24 #24 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, Psychology, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $64,553
#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, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 990–1,230 Median Starting Salary $67,607
#26 #26 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 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $67,941
#27 #27 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, Business Administration and Management, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,070–1,280 Median Starting Salary $68,199
#28 #28 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 Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 960–1,220 Median Starting Salary $70,553
#29 #29 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, and Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 980–1,230 Median Starting Salary $68,713
#30 #30 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 144 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 940–1,210 Median Starting Salary $64,715
#31 #31 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Franklin College Franklin, IN Annually, Franklin College awards around 26 degrees to students studying Kinesiology and Exercise Science, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Biomedical Sciences, General, Chemistry, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,090–1,290 Median Starting Salary $71,388
#32 #32 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Minnesota State University, Mankato Mankato, MN At Minnesota State University- Mankato, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,080–1,210 Median Starting Salary $69,692
#33 #33 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Blue Mountain Christian University Blue Mountain, MS At Blue Mountain Christian University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Elementary Education and Teaching, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,010–1,180 Median Starting Salary $66,430
#34 #34 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. University of the Cumberlands Williamsburg, KY Each year, the University of the Cumberlands awards around 272 degrees to those majoring in General Studies, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 900–1,150 Median Starting Salary $65,491
#35 #35 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Columbia College Chicago Chicago, IL Each year, Columbia College Chicago awards about 251 degrees to those majoring in Cinematography and Film/Video Production, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $67,973
#36 #36 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Herzing University-Minneapolis St. Louis Park, MN Each year, Herzing University-Minneapolis awards about 99 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Health and Wellness, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $61,886
#37 #37 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Baker College Owosso, MI Each year, Baker College grants about 165 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 870–1,180 Median Starting Salary $66,389
#38 #38 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Southwestern College Winfield, KS Annually, Southwestern College awards about 40 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 47% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 870–1,130 Median Starting Salary $65,111
#39 #39 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Rochester Christian University Rochester Hills, MI Every year, Rochester Christian University awards about 54 degrees to those studying Early Childhood Education and Teaching, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 860–1,080 Median Starting Salary $66,130
#40 #40 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Missouri Valley College Marshall, MO Each year, Missouri Valley College grants around 40 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 900–1,060 Median Starting Salary $66,144
#41 #41 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, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#42 #42 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Green River College Auburn, WA Each year, Green River College awards about 64 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 47 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#43 #43 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Austin Community College District Austin, TX Annually, Austin Community College District grants about 62 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 37 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#44 #44 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 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#45 #45 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Edmonds College Lynnwood, WA At Edmonds College, the most popular majors students study are Youth Services/Administration, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Computer Programming/Programmer, and General. In fact, Edmonds College awards 8 degrees annually to Youth Services/Administration majors....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#46 #46 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Dewey University-Carolina Carolina, PR Every year, Dewey University-Carolina grants about 13 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#47 #47 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Bellevue College Bellevue, WA At Bellevue College, the most popular majors students pursue are Computer Science, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, Bellevue College grants 62 degrees every year to Computer Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#48 #48 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, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General, Animation, Interactive Technology, and Video Graphics and Special Effects....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#49 #49 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 Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 920–1,140 Median Starting Salary $66,389
#50 #50 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Shawnee State University Portsmouth, OH Annually, Shawnee State University grants around 57 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 18 SAT Score 980–1,190 Median Starting Salary $64,844
#51 #51 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Herzing University-Orlando Winter Park, FL Annually, Herzing University-Orlando grants around 25 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#52 #52 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, Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#53 #53 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Capella University Minneapolis, MN Each year, Capella University awards around 9210 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 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, 6,799 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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The highest paying career for Computer Programming/Programmer, General majors is Software Developers. But, another thing to consider is how much demand there is for specific careers. A career that is in high need that a degree in Computer Programming/Programmer, General can prepare you for is Software Developers.

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Total Students

1,631

Female Students

349 (21%)

Male Students

1,282 (78%)

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

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

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$68,186

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

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$65,164

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

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

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

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

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

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

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