### SUMMARY

 Choosing to study Computer Programming is a valuable choice and typically a requisite first step for scholars planning to begin a career as an os developer, a software engineer, or a data science engineer. In fact, computer programming is an uncommon major coming in at the 173rd most popular area of study. In the last year, there were 1,560 computer programming diplomas received. In-state tuition for computer programming at private institutions is, on average, 3.2 times more spendy than their public peers.

 With just 103 colleges offering computer programming there might be limited options as to the institutions that will have an option for you. If you are looking to immerse yourself with other computer programming majors, consider looking at schools in Utah which have the most undergraduates admitted to computer programming annually. More generally, the best region to pursue computer programming is in the Rocky Mountains region with [Western Colorado University](/colleges/western-colorado-university), [Western Governors University](/colleges/western-governors-university), and [Neumont College of Computer Science](/colleges/neumont-college-of-computer-science) best representing the region. Interestingly, our selection for the best conference to major in computer programming is the Skyline Conference with [Farmingdale State College](/colleges/farmingdale-state-college) representing the conference. On that topic, our choice for the best school for computer programming is [Yale University](/colleges/yale-university). You might also want to check out our list of [best colleges](/rankings/best-colleges).

 The objectively 'best' school is not necessarily the 'best' school for you. There are many more perspectives to think about when selecting college. Stuff like campus amenities, transportation services, and food might change your feelings on which college to attend. Here at authority.org, we've evaluated the pros and cons for you. If, for example, you want to know which computer programming school boasts the top college campus, the answer is [Yale University](/colleges/yale-university). If, for example, you are very interested in which school is home to the finest campus, we have a whole list [dedicated to that](/rankings/best-college-campuses). We have carefully pored through government databases, professor reviews, student reviews, and more in order to compare every U.S. major in an unbiased and informative way. You can find our comprehensive list for the colleges with the [best student life](/rankings/best-student-life)&nbsphere and our choice of the university with the best student life for computer programming is [Yale University](/colleges/yale-university). Curious why? Keep scrolling to find out more about Authority's top recommendations. Some of our conclusions will probably surprise you.

 If price is a major influence in your choice of where you attend college, you might consider avoiding [Yale University](/colleges/yale-university). [Yale University](/colleges/yale-university)&nbspis the most expensive college for computer programming, at least regarding out of state attendance. That being said, we have an entire page for the [most expensive](/rankings/most-expensive-colleges)&nbspschools that could put the expense of [Yale University](/colleges/yale-university)&nbspinto perspective. For more context, you may want to know that computer programming is the 384th most expensive degree in America, with an average bill of $17,000. On a broader scale, the most expensive state for computer programming in the country is Connecticut with costs at the primary university, Yale University, of $55,500. Even more broadly, the most expensive region of the U.S. for computer programming is the New England region which is best demonstrated with [Yale University](/colleges/yale-university) with a cost of $55,500, [Becker College](/colleges/becker-college) with a cost of $36,300, and [Champlain College](/colleges/champlain-college) with a cost of $41,728.

 Our cheapest region for computer programming is the Southwest region which is represented by [Grand Canyon University](/colleges/grand-canyon-university) with a cost of $16,419, [University of Advancing Technology](/colleges/university-of-advancing-technology) with a cost of $15,823, and [University of Phoenix-Arizona](/colleges/university-of-phoenix-arizona) with a cost of $9,552. More optimistically, the most affordable university for computer programming is [North Seattle College](/colleges/north-seattle-college). Our comprehensive list of the most affordable colleges can be found [here](/rankings/most-affordable-colleges).

 In-state students can anticipate paying about $9,000 for a degree in computer programming. That cost increases substantially to an average of $16,800 for the out-of-state public-school student. On that note, our pick for the school with the best value for computer programming: [Yale University](/colleges/yale-university). Here you will find our comprehensive list on the colleges we believe to be the [best value](/rankings/best-value-colleges)&nbspoverall. Do know, this section is predicated on out-of-state tuition costs. The value proposition changes when it comes to in-state tuition, but as we do not know what state(s) you might qualify for in-state tuition, we are approaching this discussion through out-of-state tuition costs.

 Earnings for computer programming majors differ a lot, but within two years leaving college students will typically earn around $68,800. While there can be a lot of variation in earnings; highest paid earners can bring in up to $103,600. Even right out of school, the lowest end positions within the computer programming field make $45,100, which could be worse. The highest earning graduates for computer programming graduated from [Yale University](/colleges/yale-university)&nbspand if you want to find the universities with all of the [highest earning graduates](/rankings/highest-earning-graduates), Authority has that too.

 The general diversity of computer programming is below average, arriving in the 42nd percentile of all majors. The college with the most composite diversity for computer programming is [Yale University](/colleges/yale-university)&nbspand here you can find our comprehensive list for the colleges which have the [most diversity](/rankings/most-diverse-colleges). The financial diversity of Computer Programming is only within the 13th percentile of all majors. Racial diversity is actually greater, in the 48th percentile. White students compose the largest share, 63%, of those studying computer programming. Additionally, 83% of students pursuing a computer programming major are men.

 The median rating for computer programming professors is 4 stars, which is actually the average for all majors; which is a fine. If you are looking for the most popular computer programming professor in the nation, take a look at John Pozzi from [California State University-Chico](/colleges/california-state-university-chico). This might surprise you, but the best ranked instructors for computer programming according to students are at [Fashion Institute of Technology](/colleges/fashion-institute-of-technology). If we consider information other than just rankings it becomes clear that the college with the overall best professors for computer programming is [Yale University](/colleges/yale-university). You can find more detail on our ever evolving ranking methodology for the [best overall professors here](/rankings/best-professors), along with some of the top professors nationwide.

 Finally, the hardest university to get into for computer programming is [Yale University](/colleges/yale-university). While we are unsure why you would be interested, we do have a comprehensive page for the [hardest colleges to get into](/rankings/hardest-colleges-to-get-into). That being said, we do hope you understand that considering higher education with a perspective only built on superlatives can cause problems. We at Authority encourage you to read our more nuanced pages on different universities and peruse some of our background pages on useful things to look out for as your college search develops.



 ### POPULARITY

 Computer programming is the 173rd most popular degree in America, with 1,560 students receiving their bachelors degree last year. It just beat out #174 [Materials Engineering](/rankings/best-colleges-for-materials-engineering), and narrowly lost to #172 [Respiratory Care Therapy](/rankings/best-colleges-for-respiratory-care-therapy).

 The degree is offered at a total of 103 colleges across the nation, and is the 161st most widely offered degree. It is only offered at 3% of the Top 100 [Best Colleges](/rankings/best-colleges) in America.

 It is also worth noting that 79% of colleges offering computer programming are public making it a quite accessible field.

 The rocky mountains produces the most computer programming graduates, largely led by [Western Colorado University](/colleges/western-colorado-university), while it’s the Skyline Conference that leads conference totals. As far as states, Utah ranks highest, with particular help from [University of Phoenix-Utah](/colleges/university-of-phoenix-utah) and [Western Governors University](/colleges/western-governors-university).

 All that being said, no individual school produces more computer programming graduates than [University of Alaska Anchorage](/colleges/university-of-alaska-anchorage), which graduated 378 students last year alone. Although size is critical, another important factor to consider is the program’s density (the percent of all students that study computer programming). More students studied computer programming as a percentage of total students at [DigiPen Institute of Technology](/colleges/digipen-institute-of-technology) than any other college.



 ### COST

 Computer programming is the 384th most expensive major in the US, with a median cost of $16,980 among the top 50 programs (just ahead of #385, [Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications](rankings/best-colleges-for-computer-systems-networking-and-telecommunications), with a median cost of $16,922).

 New England has the most expensive colleges with top 50 computer programming programs led by [Yale University](/colleges/yale-university) with an annual cost of $55,500. Connecticut is the most expensive state for computer programming also led by [Yale University](/colleges/yale-university).

 Public schools with solid programs by and large charge 68.49% less than private schools for in-state students. When looking at out-of-state tuition however, the median top 50 Public school charges 41.25% less than the median private school. So, if you're applying to a state school, make sure you qualify for in-state tuition sooner rather than later.

 The most expensive top 25 college for computer programming is [Yale University](/colleges/yale-university), which is the 51st most expensive college in the United States. The most affordable option in the top 100 is [North Seattle College](/colleges/north-seattle-college). It costs just $3,989 per year, and it's its computer programming program is ranked #22. Another more affordable pick would be #14, [Green River College](/colleges/green-river-college) in King County, WA with a cost of $3,635 for in-state students and $4,078 for out-of-state students.



### SALARY

 Going to college is a serious investment for most people. It is critical to be sure you are able to justify that investment. Therefore, we hope the following career and income info help you in deciding your focus at college.

 The average Computer Programming major takes home a first year salary of $53,412 per annum (top 18%). Later on in their professions, they can draw as much as $103,601 per year to as little as $45,054, but average around $68,773. For context, that is 78% over the nation wide average.

 The most popular job title for a Computer Programming graduate is Engineer, which generally earn close to $59,000; next are Software Development Engineer and Senior Software Engineer, which typically earn around $89,000 and $82,000 respectively.

 New England has the best paid Computer Programming graduates. The highest grossing state for Computer Programming graduates is RI. The best paid conference for Computer Programming graduates is Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference.



### PROFESSORS

 Fast Facts for Computer Programming: Median Professor Rating: 4 / 5, which is below average.

 Professors frequently have a monumental impact your college experience, regardless of your primary focus. A thought-provoking teacher can provide inspiration and set you up for future success. Contrarily, an ineffective professor can mess up your development or even worse... flunk you!

 Computer Programming professors have a median student rating of 4 out of 5, putting these professors in the top 66th percentile in the United States based on student satisfaction. Suprisingly, this major is exactly the median for professor rating, which, in our opinion, is remarkably average! Computer Programming professors just edged-out those from ["Family and Community Services"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-family-and-community-services), whereas ["Computational Mathematics"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-computational-mathematics)&nbspprofessors ranked one slot above Computer Programming.

 Now for some statistics about Computer Programming professors. Colleges located in fringe towns tend to have the best Computer Programming professors. The Ohio Athletic Conference has the highest rated Computer Programming professors. The Great Lakes region has the highest rated Computer Programming professors. Public universities tend to have higher rated Computer Programming professors than private schools. Finally, Ohio has the highest rated Computer Programming professors in the nation.

 John Pozzi, professor at [California State University-Chico](/colleges/california-state-university-chico)&nbspin Chico, CA is the most popular Computer Programming professor in the US. Chris Martin, professor at [Clark College](/colleges/clark-college)&nbspin Vancouver, WA is the highest rated Computer Programming professor in the United States, with a rating of 5 / 5.

 Find out which institutions have the [Best Professors](/rankings/best-professors)!



### STUDENTS

 College can be an exceedingly significant period of one's life; it is a chance for individual progress and maturation. Pupils try to realize who they can be and cultivate many of the requisite skills to become a successful adult. But learning isn't exclusively found in a classroom - the conversations one has with his schoolmates, the wild anecdote learned from an eccentric instructor, the exposure to a different frame of reference. Therefore, a diverse college experience tremendously improves what one gains from the time in school.

 Computer Programming is a slightly more ethnically diverse major than average\*. 63% of the nation's Computer Programming majors are white students, followed by latino students (11%), black students (9%), and students of other races\*\*(9%). The most racially diverse college\* in the top 100 is [Yale University](/colleges/yale-university) located in New Haven, CT.

 In addition, Computer Programming is the the 19th most male dominated subject, with 83% of students identify as men. [Western Colorado University](/colleges/western-colorado-university) in Gunnison, CO has the most gender balanced student body in the top 100.

 Another significant type of diversity is income diversity. Unfortunately, Computer Programming ranks in the bottom 14% of majors class diversity. 34% of its students come from homes with a sub $30,000 income, 15% are from middle income homes, and 22% grew up in households earning above $110,000 a year. [Southwestern College](/colleges/southwestern-college-ks) has the most fiscally diverse students in the top 100.

 Considering each type of diversity, overall CT is the most diverse state for Computer Programming. The Plains is the most diverse region, and the Ivy League is the most diverse conference.

   \* diversity calculations and comparisons are based on [Simpson's Diversity Index](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diversity_index)   
  \*\* other races is used to refer to non asian, black, latino, or white

  #### Diversity Statistics

  ##### Racial Diversity

 * Asian: 7%
* Black: 9%
* Latino: 11%
* White: 63%
* Other: 9%
  ##### Gender Diversity

 * Male: 83%
* Female: 17%
  ##### Socioeconomic Diversity (By Household Income)

 * Under 30k: 34%
* 30k - 48k: 14%
* 48k - 75k: 15%
* 75k - 110k: 14%
* Over 110k: 22%
  ##### Geographic Diversity

 * In State: 66%
* Out of State: 32%
* International: 2%


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2023 Computer Programming Salary

There are about 62,267 students enrolled in Computer Programming in the USA.

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