Software Development

Bates Technical College ETPL
Instruction in the Software Development program includes designing, coding and implementing software applications in a variety of programming languages such as C, C++, Visual Basic C#, ASP.net, and Java. In addition, students build skills in problem-solving, attention to detail, communication and teamwork. Graduates of the program have been employed in positions with titles such as software developer, programmer, web application developer, and software tester.

Financial information

Total tuition

$14,822.00

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Central Campus, Online

Instructional methods

Hybrid or Blended Program

Program details

18 Months

Length of training

Associate

Award type

100

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAS-T

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

N/A

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Computer Programming/Programmer, General

Completion rate

43%

Employment rate

75%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$23.26

Typical (median) annual earnings

$40,572.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Computer Programming/Programmer, General

Other Industries

77%

Professional, Scientific, Technical Services

23%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
21
Completion rate
43%
Average number of students who completed each year
7
Gender
Male
70%
Female
30%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
2%
Black or African American
14%
Hispanic
5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
70%
Multi-racial
9%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
12%
20 to 29
53%
30 to 39
10%
40 to 49
16%
50 and over
8%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
5%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
43%
Some college experience, but no degree
29%
Certificate or AA
12%
BA or higher
12%