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2023 Most Well Attended Computer Programming Major

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Most Well Attended Computer Programming Major

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Most Well Attended Computer Programming Major” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

General Computer Programming is the 137th most popular major in the country with 8,750 degrees awarded in 2020-2021.

This year’s “Most Well Attended Computer Programming Major” ranking analyzed 344 colleges that offered a degree in general computer programming. To top this list, a school must have a successful general computer programming program that graduates more students in the field than other colleges that offer the same major.

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Most Well Attended Computer Programming Major

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Well Attended Computer Programming Major”.

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Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, Utah

Out of the 344 schools in the Most Well Attended Computer Programming Major that were part of this year’s ranking, Western Governors University landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Salt Lake City, Utah, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 625 degrees to qualified ’s computer programming students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about General Computer Programming at Western Governors University

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DePaul University
Chicago, Illinois

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend DePaul University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Computer Programming Major list. DePaul University is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Chicago, Illinois. It awarded 274 ’s computer programming degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about General Computer Programming at DePaul University

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Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, New York

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Farmingdale State College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Computer Programming Major list. Farmingdale, New York is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s computer programming degrees to 158 students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about General Computer Programming at Farmingdale State College

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Fort Hays State University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Computer Programming Major list. FHSU is a fairly large public school situated in Hays, Kansas. It awarded 154 ’s computer programming degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Fort Hays State University General Computer Programming Report

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Rowan University
Glassboro, New Jersey

Out of the 344 schools in the Most Well Attended Computer Programming Major that were part of this year’s ranking, Rowan University landed the #5 spot on the list. Rowan is a public institution located in Glassboro, New Jersey. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 145 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about General Computer Programming at Rowan

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Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, California

Diablo Valley College landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer Programming Major ranking. Diablo Valley College is located in Pleasant Hill, California and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 248 ’s computer programming degrees to qualified students.

Read more about General Computer Programming at Diablo Valley College

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San Jacinto Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Well Attended Computer Programming Major list. San Jacinto College is located in Pasadena, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 103 ’s computer programming degrees to qualified students.

Read more about General Computer Programming at San Jacinto College

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Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, California

With a ranking of #8, Orange Coast College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer Programming Major list. This fairly large school is located in Costa Mesa, California, and it awarded 205 ’s computer programming degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on General Computer Programming at Orange Coast College

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Bellevue University
Bellevue, Nebraska

Bellevue University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer Programming Major ranking, coming in at #9. Bellevue, Nebraska is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s computer programming degrees to 72 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about General Computer Programming at Bellevue University

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El Centro College
Dallas, Texas

El Centro College landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer Programming Major ranking. Located in Dallas, Texas, this large public school handed out 114 diplomas to qualified ’s computer programming students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on General Computer Programming at El Centro College

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ASA College
Brooklyn, New York

ASA College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Well Attended Computer Programming Major list. Located in Brooklyn, New York, this small private for-profit school awarded 63 diplomas to qualified ’s computer programming students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on General Computer Programming at ASA College

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With a ranking of #12, University of Cincinnati - Main Campus did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer Programming Major list. University of Cincinnati - Main Campus is a large public school situated in Cincinnati, Ohio. It awarded 60 ’s computer programming degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 88%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about General Computer Programming at UC

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University of Akron Main Campus ranked #13 on this year’s Most Well Attended Computer Programming Major list. Akron, Ohio is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s computer programming degrees to 59 students in 2020-2021.

Full University of Akron Main Campus General Computer Programming Report

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With a ranking of #14, University of Michigan - Dearborn did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer Programming Major list. UM Dearborn is a medium-sized public school situated in Dearborn, Michigan. It awarded 55 ’s computer programming degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full UM Dearborn General Computer Programming Report

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Santa Fe College
Gainesville, Florida

Santa Fe College landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer Programming Major ranking. Located in Gainesville, Florida, this fairly large public school handed out 101 diplomas to qualified ’s computer programming students in 2020-2021.

Full Santa Fe College General Computer Programming Report

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New England Institute of Technology
East Greenwich, Rhode Island

New England Institute of Technology did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer Programming Major ranking, coming in at #15. New England Tech is located in East Greenwich, Rhode Island and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 50 ’s computer programming degrees to qualified students.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on General Computer Programming at New England Tech

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Southwestern College
Winfield, Kansas

Southwestern College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Computer Programming Major ranking. This small school is located in Winfield, Kansas, and it awarded 50 ’s computer programming degrees in 2020-2021.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read more about General Computer Programming at Southwestern College

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Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton, Wisconsin

Fox Valley Technical College ranked #18 on this year’s Most Well Attended Computer Programming Major list. Fox Valley Technical College is a public institution located in Appleton, Wisconsin. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 46 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on General Computer Programming at FVTC

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Green River College
Auburn, Washington

With a ranking of #18, Green River College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer Programming Major list. GRC is a public institution located in Auburn, Washington. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 89 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on General Computer Programming at Green River College

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Dominican University of California came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Computer Programming Major ranking. DUofC is located in San Rafael, California and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 44 ’s computer programming degrees to qualified students.

With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read full report on General Computer Programming at DUofC

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Georgia Military College
Milledgeville, Georgia

Georgia Military College landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer Programming Major ranking. Located in Milledgeville, Georgia, this medium-sized public school awarded 44 diplomas to qualified ’s computer programming students in 2020-2021.

Full Georgia Military College General Computer Programming Report

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With a ranking of #20, Lake Washington Institute of Technology did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer Programming Major list. Located in Kirkland, Washington, this small public school handed out 50 diplomas to qualified ’s computer programming students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on General Computer Programming at Lake Washington Institute of Technology

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Valencia College
Orlando, Florida

Valencia College landed the #23 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer Programming Major ranking. Valencia College is a public institution located in Orlando, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 187 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about General Computer Programming at Valencia College

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Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, California

With a ranking of #23, Santa Monica College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer Programming Major list. This large school is located in Santa Monica, California, and it awarded 65 ’s computer programming degrees in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 100%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read full report on General Computer Programming at SMC

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St Charles Community College
Cottleville, Missouri

St Charles Community College ranked #23 on this year’s Most Well Attended Computer Programming Major list. This medium-sized school is located in Cottleville, Missouri, and it awarded 61 ’s computer programming degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on General Computer Programming at St Charles Community College

Rest of the Best 50 in Most Well Attended Computer Programming Major

Not only did these schools make the top 50 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

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Gwinnett Technical College
Lawrenceville, Georgia
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St Petersburg College
Clearwater, Florida
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Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, Arizona
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Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, Florida
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Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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Sierra College
Rocklin, California
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Essex County College
Newark, New Jersey
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LaGuardia Community College
Long Island City, New York
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Bellevue College
Bellevue, Washington
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Champlain College
Burlington, Vermont
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Clover Park Technical College
Lakewood, Washington

Rest of the Top 15% Colleges in Most Well Attended Computer Programming Major

While not in the ’top 50’, these schools make the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

RankCollegeLocation
51Milwaukee Area Technical CollegeMilwaukee, WI
51Mt. San Antonio CollegeWalnut, CA
51Fullerton CollegeFullerton, CA
51Pittsburgh Technical CollegeOakdale, PA
51Waukesha County Technical CollegePewaukee, WI
51Washtenaw Community CollegeAnn Arbor, MI

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