by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how SC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in programming.
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The bachelor's program at SC was ranked #91 on College Factual's Best Schools for programming list. It is also ranked #2 in Kansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Programming Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 26 |
| Best Computer Programming Schools | 91 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southwestern College handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in computer programming. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 49 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of programming students who receive their bachelor's degree at SC is $56,305. This is higher than $50,242, which is the national median for all programming bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SC paid an average of $1,600 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $38,330 | $38,330 |
| Fees | $150 | $150 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,356 | $11,356 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $7,914 | $7,914 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 36 programming majors earned their bachelor's degree from SC. Of these graduates, 81% were men and 19% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southwestern College with a bachelor's in programming.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Online degrees for the SC programming bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SC Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the programming majors at Southwestern College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Technology | 18 |
| Computer Science | 13 |
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