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Major · Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

Computer Programming, Vendor/Product Certification

A program that prepares individuals to fulfill the requirements set by vendors for professional qualification as certified installation, customization, and maintenance engineers for specific software products and/or processes. Includes training in specific vendor-supported software products and their installation and maintenance.

Schools offering
3
Annual completions
5
Typical degree level
Associate's
Median earnings (5yr)
$69k

About this major

A program that prepares individuals to fulfill the requirements set by vendors for professional qualification as certified installation, customization, and maintenance engineers for specific software products and/or processes. Includes training in specific vendor-supported software products and their installation and maintenance.

Section 3 · Careers

Where this major leads

Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.

Occupation Median wage Job growth Typical education
Software developers $133k +15.8% Bachelor's degree
Software quality assurance analysts and testers $103k +10.0% Bachelor's degree
Computer programmers $99k -6.0% Bachelor's degree
Section 4 · Earnings

Earnings at a glance

Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.

Median 5-year earnings

$69k

Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings

Associate's

$60k

Bachelor's

$84k

Section 6 · Where to study

Top colleges for Computer Programming, Vendor/Product Certification

Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.

College Location Assoc. Bach. Total
Walla Walla Community College Walla Walla, WA 5 0 5
North Seattle College Seattle, WA 0 0 0
Peninsula College Port Angeles, WA 0 0 0
Section 9 · Frequently asked

Common questions

What can I do with a Computer Programming, Vendor/Product Certification degree?
Graduates commonly pursue careers such as Software developers, Software quality assurance analysts and testers, Computer programmers.
Is a Computer Programming, Vendor/Product Certification associate's enough, or do I need a bachelor's?
This major is typically offered only at the associate's level.
How many colleges offer Computer Programming, Vendor/Product Certification?
3 colleges offered this major in the most recent IPEDS year, graduating about 5 students a year combined.