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Major Overview for Computer Programming/Programmer, General

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Overview for 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.

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Colleges Offering a Major in Computer Programming/Programmer, General

Top 40 U.S. Colleges with the most degrees awarded of Computer Programming/Programmer, General among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded*/
Percentage
SelectivityCost*
Full Sail Real World Education
Winter Park, FL
238
(19.4%)
Open Admissions$46,191
Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, FL
43
(12.3%)
Highly Selective$28,393
Baker College Center For Graduate Studies
Flint, MI
34
(7.7%)
Open Admissions$10,380
Everest University - Melbourne
Melbourne, FL
24
(30.0%)
$11,924
EDP College of Puerto Rico
San Juan, PR
24
(40.0%)
$5,180
Herzing College
Madison, WI
22
(19.5%)
Open Admissions$15,620
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH
22
(1.5%)
Open Admissions$14,555
University of Michigan-Dearborn
Dearborn, MI
20
(1.6%)
Moderately Selective$8,479
Villa Julie College
Stevenson, MD
20
(3.6%)
Minimally Selective$28,344
Baker College of Auburn Hills
Auburn Hills, MI
15
(9.9%)
Open Admissions$8,160
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* The number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.