It's a great time to work in software development. The industry is booming, and coding remains one of the most in-demand skills.
Program highlights
- In MCC's Software Development program, students with no prior experience will benefit from a robust program that starts with basic skills and continues to build on key technical and professional fundamentals.
- The Software Development Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree program prepares students for entry-level employment with full-stack development skills in software and web development or to transfer to a four-year school.
- Our software development program trains hands-on for the following programming language strands delivered in a hands-on format: C++, Java, PHP, JavaScript, Bash, PowerShell, Python, HTML, CSS, MySQL, and Apache.
- Offers credit by certification for students already holding credentials and wishing to complete a degree or certificate.
Students come into our program with various backgrounds and different degrees of skill levels. They benefit from job experiences, previous technical courses, or have a passion or interest in the field.
We also have many students who are changing careers, coming out of military service, non-traditional students returning, and students who are starting right out of high school.
Careers
Software developers are the creative minds behind computer programs. Some develop applications that allow people to do specific tasks on a computer or another device. Others develop the underlying systems that run the devices or that control networks.
Estimates state that this field will grow by 22% from 2020 to 2030, with nationwide
salaries averaging above $100,000.
Software developers usually have a bachelor's degree, typically in computer science, software development, or software engineering. However, some organizations, such as Cerner, hire students who have completed our program with an Associate in Applied Science in Software Development.
Visit the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) to view salary information, employment outlook and personal characteristics needed for this career.
Transfer made simple
Whatever your transfer destination, we work to ensure your credits move seamlessly.
That's why we're experts at it. We've worked out specific transfer agreements with many four-year colleges and universities.
Please check with an advisor for transfer information.