Software Development

Seattle Central College ETPL
The Information Technology three- to seven-quarter certificate and Associate of Applied Science-T degree (AAS-T) programs prepare students for an industry with a growing need for skilled technicians. IT offers certificates and/ or degrees in six areas: Applications Support, Database Administration and Development, Mobile Product Development, Network Design and Administration, Programming, Web Design, and Web Development. Graduates can expect to find employment as help desk analysts, programmers, web designers and developers, software support specialists, application developers, network designers and administrators, database designers and administrators and IT security specialists. Short-term certificates or industry certifications are offered in Computer Support Technician, Cisco Specialist I, II, III, Microsoft Specialist I, II, III, and Mobile Product Development.

Financial information

Total tuition

$11,738.28

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Seattle, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

No

Program details

2 Years

Length of training

Associate

Award type

92

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAS-T

Education Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

Eligibility for ENGL&101 and College Math. Students must maintain a 2.0 grade or higher in all coursework.

Is this program approved to train veterans?

Yes

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

Certification/license test preparation provided

Employment performance results

Program type

Computer Programming/Programmer, General

Completion rate

61%

Employment rate

67%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$25.64

Typical (median) annual earnings

$41,597.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Computer Programming/Programmer, General

Professional, Scientific, Technical Services

19%

Administrative Support

16%

Healthcare and Social Services

16%

Manufacturing

13%

Accommodation and Food Services

13%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
46
Completion rate
61%
Average number of students who completed each year
23
Gender
Male
59%
Female
41%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
1%
Asian
17%
Black or African American
22%
Hispanic
6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
33%
Multi-racial
17%
Other
3%
Age
Under 20
1%
20 to 29
36%
30 to 39
40%
40 to 49
15%
50 and over
8%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
6%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
28%
Some college experience, but no degree
25%
Certificate or AA
11%
BA or higher
30%