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SOFTWARE ENGINEERING


Software engineers create the software that enables computers to do their jobs.  It’s a crucial position for any company—especially those that need custom software solutions. As a software engineer, you’re sure to be in demand.

Getting a software engineering degree is convenient with the programs and certification courses available online.  Software engineers make an average of $74,980 per year, and available jobs for majors include:
  • Software engineer
  • Sales engineer
  • User interface designer
  • Video game designer
  • Systems engineer

Associate in Science Degree in Information Technology, Concentration in Programming and Application Development

Peirce College

$30,375.00 Request Information

The associate's degree program in Information Technology, concentration in Programming and Application Development from Pierce College teaches students about basic computer concepts, data communications, programming fundamentals, and the Visual Basic® programming language using Microsoft .NET technology. Students will complete the first two in a series of six online application development courses and will learn how to use Visual Studio and the Microsoft Office Suite of applications at a fundamental level. Students will also learn how to use the Internet as a tool in HTML and Web Page design.

Accelerated Online Education
Pierce College online programming and application development classes begin every month in an accelerated, seven-week format. Attend school part-time and complete an associate degree in as little as 18 months.

The most flexible degree you can find
With Pierce College's Associate degree in Information Technology - Programming and Application Development concentration, you have the option of earning your degree online, at the Philadelphia campus, at a company or community location, or any combination of the three!

Online and campus classes at Pierce College are the same price, $425 per credit (most classes are 3 credits), and $100 technology fee per course. There is a $50 application fee, and a $75 graduation fee.

Accreditation Agency: Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education

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Associate of Applied Science in Software Engineering - Online

Westwood College Online

$34,615.00 Request Information

Looking for a fast, enriching, and convenient way to jumpstart your career in software engineering? The online Associate of Applied Science degree in Software Engineering from Westwood College Online is designed for students like you!

The Software Engineering program will teach you how to analyze, design, implement, test, deploy, maintain, and retire software solutions in a wide variety of fields. Would you like to learn more about:

  • UNIX
  • HTML programming
  • Creating and updating databases
  • Network Computing Programs
  • Programming a GUI
You will cover all of these topics, and more, all from the convenience of wherever you would like to study.

The Associate of Applied Science in Software Engineering is a 106.5 credit program. Tuition for a full time student is $3,915 per term, and there is a $30 per credit online charge. There will also be a $25 application charge, and a $75 registration fee.

Degrees from this program are not accepted towards licensure as a professional engineer in the State of Texas.

Accreditation Agency: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT)

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Bachelor Degree in Game & Simulation Programming

DeVry University Online

$54,850.00 Request Information

DeVry University Online's Bachelor Degree in Game and Simulation Programming is an accelerated program that can be completed in 3 years (127 hours, 8 full-time terms). Tuition is a standard $6,850 for a 13 to 19 hour term, or $500 per credit hour if less than 13 or more than 19 hours are taken (19 or more hours cost base tuition + $500/hour over 19). There is also a $50 application fee.

Accreditation Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission

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Bachelor of Science Degree in Information Technology, Concentration in Programming & Application Development

Peirce College

$42,750.00 Request Information

The bachelor's degree program in Information Technology, Concentration in Programming & Application Development from Pierce College teaches students higher-level application development in the .NET environment involving courses on ASP, SQL, XML, and the component object model for application development. Students will also explore the desktop programming languages used in industry: JavaScript, C++, and Java as well as Microsoft Project and Visio. This concentration culminates in a capstone project that requires the student to build a working program or model to enhance his/her own job or to demonstrate knowledge gained in this area of study.

Accelerated Online Education
Pierce College online programming and application development classes begin every month in an accelerated, seven-week format. Attend school part-time and complete a bachelor's degree in just 36 months.

The most flexible degree you can find
With Pierce College's Bachelor degree in Information Technology - Programming & Application Development concentration, you have the option of earning your degree online, at the Philadelphia campus, at a company or community location, or any combination of the three!

Online and campus classes at Pierce College are the same price, $425 per credit (most classes are 3 credits), and $100 technology fee per course. There is a $50 application fee, and a $75 graduation fee.

Accreditation Agency: Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education

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Bachelor of Science in Information Technology/Software Engineering

University of Phoenix Online

$59,390.00 Request Information

The B.S. in IT / Software Engineering degree from University of Phoenix Online is a 120 credit hour program. Tuition is $494 per credit hour, there is a $45 application fee, and a $65 graduation fee.

Accreditation Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission

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Bachelor of Science in Information Technology—Software Emphasis

Western Governors University

$28,415.00 Request Information

The online B.S. in Information Technology - Software emphasis degree program from Western Governor's University is a 120 competency unit program that can be completed in about 4 years, or even less if you have previous experience and/or college credit. Tuition is $2,790 per 6-month term, there is a $45 per term library fee, and a $65 application fee. Included with this program at no extra cost are industry standard certifications including: CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, MySQL Core Cert, CompTIA Security+, MS 70-270 Windows XP Cert, CompTIA Project+,Sun Certified Programmer for the Java Platform, and CompTIA iNet+

Accreditation Agency: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

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Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering Technology

Grantham University

$32,595.00 Request Information

The Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering degree at Grantham University requires students to complete 123 hours of study to graduate. Students can take multiple classes at $265 per credit hour including text books, shipping, and software, or take classes individually at $335 per credit hour.

Accreditation Agency: Distance Education and Training Council, Accrediting Commission

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Certificate In .NET Programming

Peirce College

$15,250.00 Request Information

The Certificate In .NET Programming from Pierce College is designed to provide students with a solid background in the methodology of application development, the justification, design, creation, and maintenance of complex computer systems which benefit a companys bottom line.

Through self-discovery, hands-on exercises, and a running project, students will learn how to decide whether to pursue an information systems project through a business case analysis, create a functional specification document, design and build graphical user interfaces, flowcharting, pseudo-coding, and programming using Microsoft's Visual Basic®.NET. Students will also learn ASP, XML, and SQL as part of the broad implementation of the project. Students may apply credits earned in the Certificate of Proficiency to the associate degree in Information Technology with a concentration in Programming and Application Development.

Accelerated Online Education
Pierce College .NET Programming classes begin every month in an accelerated, seven-week format. Attend school part-time and complete a certificate program in as little as 6 months.

The most flexible degree you can find
With Pierce College's Certificate in .NET Programming, you have the option of earning your certificate online, at the Philadelphia campus, at a company or community location, or any combination of the three!

Online and campus classes at Pierce College are the same price, $425 per credit (most classes are 3 credits), and $100 technology fee per course. There is a $50 application fee, and a $75 graduation fee.

Accreditation Agency: Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education

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Certificate in Programming

Peirce College

$15,250.00 Request Information

The Certificate in Programming from Pierce College provides an in-depth study of computer programming software and techniques. These programming languages include HTML, Visual Basic .NET (VB.NET), C++, Java, and JavaScript. Students will also complete the first three classes of the .NET Technology program which includes building the case for an information systems project, creating a functional specification document, designing and programming graphical user interfaces, flow charting, and pseudo-coding.

Students may enter this program without having previously earned an associate or bachelor's degree. Students may apply credits earned to the Associate in Science degree in Information Technology with a concentration in Programming and Application Development.

Accelerated Online Education
Pierce College online programming classes begin every month in an accelerated, seven-week format. Attend school part-time and complete a certificate program in as little as 6 months.

The most flexible degree you can find
With Pierce College's Certificate in Programming, you have the option of earning your certificate online, at the Philadelphia campus, at a company or community location, or any combination of the three!

Online and campus classes at Pierce College are the same price, $425 per credit (most classes are 3 credits), and $100 technology fee per course. There is a $50 application fee, and a $75 graduation fee.

Accreditation Agency: Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education

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Essentials of Software Testing

Villanova University Online

$1,980.00 Request Information

Essentials of Software Testing from Villanova University Online is an eight-week course that teaches one how to lead the charge to reduce costly software mistakes. This completely online course provides knowledge, skills and techniques that will enable you to strengthen your expertise in the field of software testing.

Some topics covered in Essentials of Software Testing include: Test design techniques, Software Development Models, and how to manage a team of software testing professionals. This course can be used to earn ACE credit (recommendation 3 semester hours), or 40 PDUs, 4.0 CEUs for $1,980.

Accreditation Agency: Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education

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ISTQB® Software Testing Capstone

Villanova University Online

$1,480.00 Request Information

ISTQB® Software Testing Capstone from Villanova University Online is an eight-week capstone course for the software testing certificate. Build on the skills you learned in Essentials of Software Testing, and prepare to sit for the ISTQB® Certified Tester examination. This course includes a series of practice tests modeled after the actual ISTQB® Foundation Level (CTFL) exam, so when it comes time to take the exam, you will be totally prepared.

Some topics covered in Essentials of Software Testing include: The IEEE 12207 Standard, Test Planning and Estimating, and Contents of the IEEE 829 Standard for Software Test Documentation. This course can be used to earn ACE credit (recommendation 3 semester hours), or 40 PDUs, 4.0 CEUs for $1,480.

Accreditation Agency: Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education

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M.S. in Software Engineering

Walden University

$28,595.00 Request Information

The M.S. in Sofware Engineering degree at Walden University is a 33 semester hour program that can be completed in as little as one and a half years (this program operates on a semester system). Tuition is $865 per semester credit hour, and there is $50 application fee. A thesis option is available with an additional $1,000 fee.

Accreditation Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission

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Master Certificate in Software Testing

Villanova University Online

$4,995.00 Request Information

IT professionals and others who want to transition into the software testing part of the IT field would benefit from the Master Certificate in Software Engineering from Villanova University Online. This online master certificate program can help one become a highly productive and effective testing professional, manager or leader. At the end of the course, you will be prepared to sit for industry-recognized certification from the International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB®).

The Master Certificate in Software Testing requires you to take two pre-determined courses, Essentials of Software Testing and ISTQB Software Testing Capstone, and one elective. Taking these courses as a package saves you $445 off the cost of the individual courses!

Accreditation Agency: Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education

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Master of Science in Software and Information Systems

Regis University

$19,695.00 Request Information

Regis Univeristy can offer you an online Master of Science in Software and Information Systems degree that can be completed with 36 credit hours of course work. Tuition is $545 per credit hour, and there is a $75 application fee.

Accreditation Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission

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