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#1 #1 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Dominican University of California San Rafael, CA Dominican University of California is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 77 SAT Score 1,110–1,230 Est. Net Price * $49,907 Median Starting Salary $69,450
#2 #2 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Farmingdale State College Farmingdale, NY Farmingdale State College is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 136 SAT Score 1,010–1,180 Est. Net Price * $8,111 Median Starting Salary $65,164
#3 #3 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. DePaul University Chicago, IL In general, DePaul University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 131 SAT Score 1,110–1,330 Est. Net Price * $32,151 Median Starting Salary $66,618
#4 #4 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Fort Hays State University Hays, KS Overall, Fort Hays State University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 148 SAT Score 970–1,190 Est. Net Price * $13,322 Median Starting Salary $65,611
#5 #5 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Neumont College of Computer Science Salt Lake City, UT Neumont College of Computer Science is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 1,010–1,230 Est. Net Price * $25,977 Median Starting Salary $66,389
#6 #6 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Rowan University Glassboro, NJ Rowan University is a somewhat selective school. The institution receives about 16,900 applications every... Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 122 SAT Score 1,100–1,310 Est. Net Price * $20,963 Median Starting Salary $68,186
#7 #7 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Brigham Young University-Idaho Rexburg, ID Brigham Young University-Idaho is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 158 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Est. Net Price * $7,899 Median Starting Salary $65,311
#8 #8 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Western Governors University Salt Lake City, UT Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 619 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,207 Median Starting Salary $66,389
#9 #9 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Southwestern College Winfield, KS Southwestern College is a fairly selective school. Approximately 1,200 applications are received by... Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 36 SAT Score 930–1,120 Est. Net Price * $27,003 Median Starting Salary $65,111
#10 #10 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH Generally, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 71 SAT Score 1,180–1,350 Est. Net Price * $20,149 Median Starting Salary $65,380
#11 #11 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. University of Michigan-Dearborn Dearborn, MI the University of Michigan-Dearborn is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 54% Annual Degrees Awarded 57 SAT Score 1,020–1,300 Est. Net Price * $12,444 Median Starting Salary $60,294
#12 #12 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Champlain College Burlington, VT Champlain College is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 1,180–1,360 Est. Net Price * $35,133 Median Starting Salary $66,484
#13 #13 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Siena College Loudonville, NY Siena College is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,060–1,290 Est. Net Price * $30,842 Median Starting Salary $71,754
#14 #14 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Le Moyne College Syracuse, NY In general, Le Moyne College is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,150–1,310 Est. Net Price * $23,309 Median Starting Salary $68,935
#15 #15 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Bellevue University Bellevue, NE Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 60 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $24,767 Median Starting Salary $62,998
#16 #16 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Husson University Bangor, ME Generally, Husson University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,020–1,210 Est. Net Price * $19,978 Median Starting Salary $68,199
#17 #17 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Mount Vernon Nazarene University Mount Vernon, OH Mount Vernon Nazarene University is a non selective school. They receive about 1,100 applications annually. Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 970–1,220 Est. Net Price * $23,391 Median Starting Salary $67,607
#18 #18 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Caribbean University-Bayamon Bayamon, PR Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,049 Median Starting Salary $59,460
#19 #19 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion Marion, IN Overall, Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,030–1,220 Est. Net Price * $21,755 Median Starting Salary $64,553
#20 #20 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Morningside University Sioux City, IA Morningside University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Est. Net Price * $23,947 Median Starting Salary $70,085
#21 #21 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Capitol Technology University Laurel, MD Generally, Capitol Technology University is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,020–1,230 Est. Net Price * $25,445 Median Starting Salary $62,032
#22 #22 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH the University of Akron Main Campus is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 34 SAT Score 980–1,220 Est. Net Price * $14,667 Median Starting Salary $64,715
#23 #23 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Gannon University Erie, PA Gannon University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,000–1,270 Est. Net Price * $22,200 Median Starting Salary $69,290
#24 #24 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Olivet Nazarene University Bourbonnais, IL Generally, Olivet Nazarene University is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 990–1,220 Est. Net Price * $20,059 Median Starting Salary $68,713
#25 #25 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ Grand Canyon University is a somewhat selective school. The school receives approximately 29,300 applications... Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 48 SAT Score 960–1,150 Est. Net Price * $21,939 Median Starting Salary $66,389
#26 #26 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX Hardin-Simmons University is a non selective school. They receive approximately 2,310 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,000–1,200 Est. Net Price * $22,636 Median Starting Salary $67,941
#27 #27 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Western Connecticut State University Danbury, CT Western Connecticut State University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Est. Net Price * $15,862 Median Starting Salary $67,579
#28 #28 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH Overall, Youngstown State University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 950–1,180 Est. Net Price * $11,900 Median Starting Salary $65,357
#29 #29 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Winthrop University Rock Hill, SC In general, Winthrop University is a fairly selective school. They receive 5,099 applications each year . Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 990–1,210 Est. Net Price * $17,008 Median Starting Salary $66,366
#30 #30 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Limestone University Gaffney, SC Limestone University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,000–1,180 Est. Net Price * $23,478 Median Starting Salary $64,081
#31 #31 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Siena Heights University Adrian, MI Siena Heights University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 970–1,190 Est. Net Price * $20,074 Median Starting Salary $65,502
#32 #32 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato, MN Minnesota State University-Mankato is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 970–1,140 Est. Net Price * $16,809 Median Starting Salary $69,692
#33 #33 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Universidad Adventista de las Antillas Mayaguez, PR Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,851 Median Starting Salary $61,903
#34 #34 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Columbia College Chicago Chicago, IL Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $28,387 Median Starting Salary $67,973
#35 #35 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Davenport University Grand Rapids, MI Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $18,350 Median Starting Salary $63,487
#36 #36 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Metropolitan State University Saint Paul, MN Metropolitan State University is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,080–1,240 Est. Net Price * $19,347 Median Starting Salary $63,417
#37 #37 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Missouri Valley College Marshall, MO Missouri Valley College is a fairly selective school. They receive 1,824 applications every year from... Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 900–1,070 Est. Net Price * $18,450 Median Starting Salary $66,144
#38 #38 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Herzing University-Madison Madison, WI Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $22,720 Median Starting Salary $66,389
#39 #39 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Utah Valley University Orem, UT Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,346 Median Starting Salary $64,947
#40 #40 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Baker College Owosso, MI Acceptance Rate 37% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $13,719 Median Starting Salary $66,389
#41 #41 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Green River College Auburn, WA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 38 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,797 Median Starting Salary $66,389
#42 #42 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Cascadia College Bothell, WA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $10,483 Median Starting Salary $66,389
#43 #43 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Lake Washington Institute of Technology Kirkland, WA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,694 Median Starting Salary $66,389
#44 #44 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Dewey University-Carolina Carolina, PR Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $3,859 Median Starting Salary $66,389
#45 #45 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. New England Institute of Technology East Greenwich, RI New England Institute of Technology is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 920–1,140 Est. Net Price * $33,437 Median Starting Salary $66,389
#46 #46 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. University of Silicon Valley San Jose, CA Generally, the University of Silicon Valley is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 980–1,210 Est. Net Price * $29,887 Median Starting Salary $66,389
#47 #47 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Austin Community College District Austin, TX Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $4,470 Median Starting Salary $66,389
#48 #48 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Herzing University-Birmingham Birmingham, AL Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $21,953 Median Starting Salary $66,389
#49 #49 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Herzing University-Akron Akron, OH Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $20,929 Median Starting Salary $66,389
#50 #50 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Herzing University-New Orleans Metairie, LA Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $22,996 Median Starting Salary $66,389
#51 #51 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. NUC University Bayamon, PR Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,527 Median Starting Salary $66,389
#52 #52 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Herzing University-Orlando Winter Park, FL Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $22,237 Median Starting Salary $66,389
#53 #53 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Caribbean University-Ponce Ponce, PR Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $5,029 Median Starting Salary $57,893
#54 #54 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. Herzing University-Minneapolis St. Louis Park, MN Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $19,527 Median Starting Salary $61,886
#55 #55 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. University of Phoenix-Arizona Phoenix, AZ Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $13,319 Median Starting Salary $66,389
#56 #56 Best College for Computer Programming/Programmer, General in the U.S. University of Phoenix-California Ontario, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 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, 6,698 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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Total Students

1,994

Female Students

365 (18%)

Male Students

1,629 (81%)

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Computer Programming/Programmer, General

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

93%

77

1,110–1,230

$49,907

$69,450

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

73%

136

1,010–1,180

$8,111

$65,164

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

70%

131

1,110–1,330

$32,151

$66,618

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

88%

148

970–1,190

$13,322

$65,611

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

88%

29

1,010–1,230

$25,977

$66,389

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

77%

122

1,100–1,310

$20,963

$68,186

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

96%

158

1,010–1,210

$7,899

$65,311

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

45%

619

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$9,207

$66,389

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

70%

36

930–1,120

$27,003

$65,111

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

86%

71

1,180–1,350

$20,149

$65,380

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

54%

57

1,020–1,300

$12,444

$60,294

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

56%

24

1,180–1,360

$35,133

$66,484

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

80%

5

1,060–1,290

$30,842

$71,754

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