Associate Degree in Software Development

About

Developers are people who like to create. Writing software can almost feel like doing magic—you can create something amazing out of nothing. The applications you can create are almost endless; you can make apps that benefit society, promote good health, entertain, educate, facilitate business, advance science, and more! Whether you’re looking to transfer to a four year institution, or you’re ready to start your career right now, Lane’s Software Development degree will enable you to get started developing web based applications and mobile applications. You can even explore the exciting new world of Generative AI. Do you like the idea of working with a team to create solutions to real-world problems? Do you find yourself saying, "That’s a great idea for an app?" If you’re ready to move into a career that challenges and builds your creative and problem solving skills, the Software Development degree is right for you. You’ll hone your creative technical skills through classes both in-person and online while gaining practical, real world experience through our internship partnerships. Demand for software developers is growing rapidly in Lane County, across the country, and around the world. Program graduates have gone on to careers as web developers, database developers, QA engineers, and software developers. In a recent survey, 86% of respondents report that they are doing work related to their coursework and that they’re happy with their jobs. learning coding at Lane is a great jumping off point for continuing on to a four-year degree.

Career Path

Graduates career paths includes Junior Software Developer, Web Developer (Front-End or Back-End), Full Stack Developer (Entry Level), Mobile App Developer (iOS/Android), Game Developer (Indie or Assistant), Software Tester, QA Analyst (Manual or Automated), Bug Tracking Technician, Test Automation Assistant, Application Support Technician, Software Deployment Assistant, DevOps Assistant (Entry Level) , Technical Support Specialist (Software Focus), Database Assistant, API Integration Technician, Junior Data Analyst (with coding skills), ETL Support Technician, UI/UX Assistant Designer, Open Source Contributor, Interactive Media Developer, E-learning Software Assistant.