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Computer Programming

Certificate of Achievement



Program Details

A computer programmer is a professional who is skilled in writing small, medium to large-scale computer applications. This requires the knowledge and practice of a variety of areas in Computer Science. This certificate focuses on learning and using advanced programming techniques like C++, Java, and Python to build a variety of software applications. In addition, it covers core computer science concepts such as Computer Architecture, Computer Organization, Data Structure, and Database Theory.

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Computer Programming Pathways

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Featured Careers

Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

  • Biostatisticians

    Master's degree, Doctoral degree

    • Job growth: Rising
    • Low salary: 60,390
    • High salary: 170,700
    • Average salary: 103300
    Rising Job Growth $ 103,300 Average Salary $60,390 $170,700

  • Blockchain Engineers

    • Job growth: Rising
    • Low salary: 52,650
    • High salary: 176,800
    • Average salary: 108970
    Rising Job Growth $ 108,970 Average Salary $52,650 $176,800

  • Business Intelligence Analysts

    Bachelor's degree, Master's degree

    • Job growth: Rising
    • Low salary: 63,650
    • High salary: 194,410
    • Average salary: 112590
    Rising Job Growth $ 112,590 Average Salary $63,650 $194,410

All Careers in Computer Programming (74)

Computer and Information Systems ManagersBachelor's degree, Some collegeRising171,200
Clinical Research CoordinatorsBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolRising161,180
Natural Sciences ManagersBachelor's degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising161,180
Water Resource SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising161,180
Marketing ManagersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising161,030
Computer Hardware EngineersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising155,020
Computer and Information Research ScientistsBachelor's degree, Doctoral degreeRising140,910
Database ArchitectsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising135,980
Data Warehousing SpecialistsBachelor's degreeRising135,980
Software Developers- n/aRising133,080
Computer Network ArchitectsBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolRising130,390
Telecommunications Engineering Specialists- n/aRising130,390
Nurse PractitionersMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeRising129,210
Training & Development ManagersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising127,090
Information Security AnalystsBachelor's degree, Certificate after collegeRising124,910
MathematiciansDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable121,680
Medical & Health Services ManagersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising117,960
Business Intelligence AnalystsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising112,590
Clinical Data ManagersBachelor's degreeRising112,590
Data Scientists- n/aRising112,590
Blockchain Engineers- n/aRising108,970
Computer Occupations, All Other- n/a- n/a108,970
Computer Systems Engineers/ArchitectsCertificate after high school, Associate's degreeRising108,970
Digital Forensics Analysts- n/aRising108,970
Document Management SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising108,970
Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians- n/aRising108,970
Information Security Engineers- n/aRising108,970
Information Technology Project ManagersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising108,970
Penetration Testers- n/aRising108,970
Web AdministratorsBachelor's degree, Some collegeRising108,970
Bioengineers & Biomedical EngineersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising106,950
Engineering Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising106,120
Health Specialties Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeRising105,620
Database AdministratorsBachelor's degreeRising104,620
Environmental EngineersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising104,170
Computer Systems AnalystsAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising103,790
Health Informatics SpecialistsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising103,790
BiostatisticiansMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeRising103,300
StatisticiansMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising103,300
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and TestersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising102,610
Management AnalystsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising101,190
Validation EngineersBachelor's degreeRising101,140
Project Management Specialists- n/aRising100,750
Special Effects Artists & AnimatorsBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable99,800
Water/Wastewater EngineersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising99,590
Video Game DesignersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising98,090
Web and Digital Interface Designers- n/aRising98,090
Business Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeRising97,270
GeographersBachelor's degree, Doctoral degreeStable97,200
Computer Science Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeRising96,690
Clinical Nurse SpecialistsMaster's degreeRising93,600
Bioinformatics ScientistsBachelor's degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising93,330
Molecular & Cellular BiologistsPost-doctoral training, Bachelor's degreeRising93,330
Operations Research AnalystsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising91,290
Web DevelopersBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolRising90,930
Financial Quantitative AnalystsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising80,190
Environmental Restoration PlannersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising80,060
Industrial EcologistsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising80,060
Mathematical Science Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable79,350
Library Science Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable78,630
Cartographers & PhotogrammetristsCertificate after high school, Bachelor's degreeRising78,380
Market Research Analysts & Marketing SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising76,950
Computer Network Support SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising73,340
Bioinformatics TechniciansBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising71,490
Conservation ScientistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising67,950
Health Information Technologists & Medical Registrars- n/aRising67,310
Health Education SpecialistsAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising63,000
Graphic DesignersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable61,300
Computer User Support SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolStable60,340
Social Science Research AssistantsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising58,040
Biological TechniciansBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising52,000
Surveying & Mapping Technicians- n/aRising51,940
Medical Records Specialists- n/aRising50,250
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other- n/a- n/a

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