Computer Programming: certificate earnings by college
Median earnings of computer programming graduates (certificate) one year after graduation, at 7 colleges. National median: $48,921, rising to $59,204 after four years.
| # | College | State | Earnings after 1 yr | After 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Weber State University | UT | $70,698 | $79,340 | $12,500 |
| 2 | St Petersburg College | FL | $61,245 | — | — |
| 3 | University of Phoenix-Arizona | AZ | $57,214 | $71,953 | $9,500 |
| 4 | Austin Community College District | TX | $48,921 | $71,424 | $15,905 |
| 5 | Dallas College | TX | $46,420 | $58,181 | $10,485 |
| 6 | Hillsborough College | FL | $43,082 | $66,521 | — |
| 7 | Ivy Tech Community College | IN | $28,495 | — | — |
Earnings are median annual earnings of graduates who received federal financial aid, measured by the U.S. Department of Education. Colleges with too few graduates are not shown.
Frequently asked questions
How much do computer programming graduates earn?
The median college reports $48,921 in earnings one year after a certificate in computer programming and $59,204 four years after. The highest is $70,698 at Weber State University.
How much student debt do computer programming graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for this degree is about $12,500 at the typical college.