Software Development

Learn to develop cutting edge software for the future.

Coding. Programming. Big Data. Business Analytics. Bates teaches the job skills you need for the future. The Software Development program prepares students for entry-level software or database development positions with concentrations in business/data analytics or application programming.  Instruction includes designing, coding, and implementing software applications in a variety of programming languages that are relative now. Additionally, students build skills in problem-solving, attention to detail, communication and teamwork. If you are the type of person who revels in solving problems and is excited by the technological changes occurring daily, this is the career field for you.

Contact Information:

Bob Traufler, Career Advisor

Central / Mohler Campus

7:30AM - 4:00PM

  • Get the skills you need for the career you want.

More about the program:

Instruction in the Software Development program includes designing, coding, and implementing software applications in a variety of programming languages: JavaScript, Python, Java, SQL,  C#  and Tableau. In addition, students build skills in problem-solving, attention to detail, communication, and teamwork.

Degrees & Certificates:

  • AAS degree: Software Development Business and Data Analytics
  • AAST degree: Software Development Business and Data Analytics
  • Certificate of Competency: Software Development Elements
  • Certificate of Training: Software Development
  • CIP: 11.0201

Program Lengths:

  • AAS/AAST degree program length: 6 Quarters
  • Certificate of Competency: 3-4 Quarters
  • Certificate of Training: 1 Quarter

Faculty and Other Contact Information:

Judith A Graham

253.680.7335

jagraham@batestech.edu

Note: Information is accurate as of its original posting date. The college reserves the right to edit, change, or update information as needed throughout the year. Up-to-date information is available in Student Services.

No eligibility requirements have been provided.

Tuition and Fees

At Bates, our tuition is affordable and there are options to help make it even easier to gain an education. Federal aid is available for many of our students. Scholarships are also available through the Bates Foundation.

See if you qualify for other funding through our special funding programs with the Workforce Education office.

  • National Median Salary: $107,510
  • National Potential Annual Job Openings: 131,400

This information is based on data from O*Net, captured on June 2021.

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