Associate of Applied Science│2 Years│67 Credits│Fond du Lac, West Bend, Online│Eligible for Financial Aid
Statewide Median Salary for Recent Graduates: $60,000
Information Technology (IT) – Software Developer
You love a good challenge, especially if it means putting your creative and analytical skills to the test. From developing computer systems to the underlying systems that run devices, Moraine Park’s Software Developer program prepares students to support the software development needs within a business environment.
Learn to test, design and develop software in the Information Technology – Software Developer associate degree program. Students in this program are prepared to analyze users’ needs and recommend software upgrades. Students practice collaboration with colleagues to develop and create software.
What You’ll Learn
Students in the Information Technology – Software Developer program gain hands-on practice using common programming languages, including HTML, C#, Java, PHP, ASP.NET and SQL.
A focus is placed on database development, technical documentation and software design. Graduates are prepared to follow through on maintenance on software testing.
Potential careers include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Systems Analyst
- Database Administrator
- Software Architect
- Software Developer
Median Salary for Recent Graduates: $81,003
Consider related IT programs:
- Applications Support Specialist
- Cybersecurity Specialist
- Information Security Certificate
- Mobile Applications Developer Program
- Network Specialist
- Technical Support Specialist
- Help Desk Support Specialist
- Web Development and Design Specialist Program
- Web Designer/Developer Program
- Web Site Coordinator Certificate
Moraine Park’s admissions starts with the online application. The admissions steps and financial aid process can take 4-5 weeks for some programs, so plan ahead.
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If you have any questions or need help with the process, please contact us at admissions@morainepark.edu OR 920-924-3200, TTY/VP:Use Relay VRS.
Tuition Costs
The cost of your degree depends on a number of factors such as total credits required, textbooks and the financial aid you receive. Some programs have additional costs such as uniforms, technology and equipment.
Please refer to the Tuition & Fee Information for enrollment fee information.
Additional Program Costs
- Adobe Creative Cloud – $19.99/month
- Godaddy domain + web host – $20
- Expect to use your own computer for many classes
- Required books and materials are an additional cost. New, used, and rental books may be an option.
Cost of Attendance
Cost of attendance (sometimes referred to as the “sticker price”) is the maximum amount of money it costs to attend college for one year and is used to determine your financial aid offering.
While attending Moraine Park during the 2023-24 school year, your estimated cost of attendance for one full year includes tuition of $4,375 (15 credits for fall and spring semester), fees of $338, food and housing of $4,052 (if living with parents, $9,614 if living on your own), books and supplies of $2,061, personal expenses of $2,245, and transportation of $2,007 for a total of $15,161. Your direct costs (those costs paid directly to the college) include tuition & fees. The indirect costs (costs not paid to the college) can vary from individual to individual and your own personal needs.
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Credits:
High school dual credit provides high school students the opportunity to earn college credit while in high school, without leaving their high school classroom. The courses are taught by certified high school instructors using technical college curriculum, grading policies and textbooks.
Has previous life experience already helped you build knowledge and skills applicable to your studies? Applying previously earned credits to a program of study can save you both time spent in the classroom and money spent on tuition and fees.
Transferring here is easy! You can transfer in prior college work by submitting official college transcripts or get a free transcript review.
Financial Aid is provided to aid eligible associate degree and technical diploma programs with 28 credits or more. Processing can take 6-8 weeks after a student’s completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is received.
Our recruiters on any of the three campuses are ready to help you plan your future!