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.
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 |
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
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 |
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