Software Development
Software Development — Overview
While all computer scientists analyze clients’ needs in order to design, test, and develop software to meet those needs, there are two specialties available to software developers: computer applications and computer systems.
- Computer applications software engineers - develop applications software, typically in the C, C++ and Java languages. About 60% of computer software engineers specialize in applications software.
- Computer systems software engineers – experts in analyzing the software and infrastructure needs of an organization and then coordinating the construction, expansion, and implementation of the solutions. They may also work for a design house as a member of a team that is assigned to a special project for a client.
Software Development — Is it for you?
Software engineers rely heavily on the ability to analyze and evaluate technical data. Professionals in this field must have a strong aptitude for mathematics and reasoning, a keen attention to detail, and interpersonal skills in order to work as part of a team and communicate technical details to clients in layman terms.
Learn more about this growing career field by speaking with one of our Admissions Advisors toll free at 800-596-0724. We are happy to provide you with further information about career opportunities and the Herzing University Software Development programs so you can determine which one is right for you.
Software Development Student Information
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| Program | On Time Completion Rate | Available Graduate Employment Rate | Median Title IV Loan Debt of Graduates | Median Institutional Loan Debt of Graduates | Median Private Loan Debt of Graduates | Estimated Program Cost | SOC | O*Net Link |
| Associate of Science & Associate of Applied Science in Software Development | No Data | No Data | No Data | No Data | No Data | $27,300 - $30,300 | 15-1132; 15-1133; 15-1199.01 | Link 1 Link 2 Link 3 |
| Associate of Science in Computer Science | 0% | 80% | $30,350 | $0 | $0 | No Longer Offered | 15-1121; 15-1122; 15-1143; 15-1152 | Link 1 Link 2 Link 3 Link 4 |
| Bachelor of Science in Computer Science | 75% | 84% | $32,598 | $0 | $0 | No Longer Offered | 15-1121; 15-1122; 15-1143; 15-1152 | Link 1 Link 2 Link 3 Link 4 |
| Bachelor of Science in Software Development | No Data | No Data | No Data | No Data | No Data | $51,300 - $54,540 | 15-1132; 15-1133; 15-1199.01 | Link 1 Link 2 Link 3 |
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