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CIP PROGRAM: 15.1204
Computer Software Technology/Technician.

Summary: A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills to support engineers in developing, implementing, and evaluating computer software and program applications. Includes instruction in computer programming, programming languages, databases, user interfaces, networking and warehousing, encryption and security, software testing and evaluation, and customization.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics - Related Occupations

There are no occupations related specifically to this program.

National Completion Rate Trends

Year Associate'sBachelor'sMaster's
2020 66 74 7
2021 56 73 -
2022 73 88 -
2023 48 66 -
2024 49 85 -
Change -27.27% -10.81% -

Related CIPs

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15.1202 Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician.
15.1203 Computer Hardware Technology/Technician.
15.1204 Computer Software Technology/Technician.
15.1299 Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other.

Institutions granting degrees in Computer Software Technology/Technician.

Institution Degrees Granted (2024)5-Year Change
Fresno Pacific University11 -68.75%
Oregon Institute of Technology46 -4.26%
Sam Houston State University24 +83.33%
University of Advancing Technology4 -