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There’s a science and an art to creating mobile apps, websites, and video games — and it starts with building the skills and insights needed to stay on the cutting edge of tech.
Here at DeVry, you can adapt with the evolving industry by learning both the coding fundamentals the field is built on and the emerging AI tools that will shape the future:
When you enroll in a software development program, you’ll learn every step of the process, including the early stages of analysis and design, app building, and product life cycle management.
And here at DeVry, you’ll develop a strategic and future-focused skillset — from building confidence with time-tested programming fundamentals to learning to leverage the innovative AI tools and strategies that are redefining how developers code, test, and maintain their products.
Find the right software development program for you:
Being accredited means we’ve met rigorous quality standards and are committed to delivering the education you deserve.
Institutionally, DeVry University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), www.hlcommission.org. Our Keller Graduate School of Management is included in this accreditation.
Institutionally, many programs in our software development area of study have been awarded programmatic accreditation or recognition, aligning with industry standards in technology.
Software developers are essential in industries like tech, finance, gaming, and healthcare. Even nonprofits, the public sector, and some small businesses employ developers to build and maintain websites, apps, and other complex systems.
Adding artificial intelligence and other developer skills to your toolkit can position you for the evolving job market and future career opportunities.
Depending on your experience, software development jobs you might pursue include:
Our Career Services team can help you explore your options. You can connect with us during school and any time after, too — we’ve got your back with interview coaching, job fair connections, resume help, and much more.
While actual local growth may vary, the Bureau of Labor Statistics expects employment of software developers, quality assurance analysts, and testers to grow 15% from 2024 to 2034 nationwide, much faster than the average for all occupations.
Earning an online software development degree or certificate can help pave the way to new career opportunities. And with foundational artificial intelligence competencies built into every tech program here at DeVry, you can be sure you’re learning the skills today’s employers are looking for.
Plus, your coursework can prepare you to pursue industry-recognized tech credentials such as:
The ability to continue your growth and add new skills is built into our programs. When you’re ready to advance your academic journey, your qualifying credits count toward your next degree. You could earn a certificate, for example, and then apply it to a related associate or bachelor’s.1 You’ll strengthen your resume at each step, and we’ll celebrate every milestone with you along the way.
Here at DeVry, you’ll build the technical, critical-thinking, and analytical skills modern developers use on the job every day as you explore the traditional programming languages many employers rely on.
In all of our software development programs, you'll work directly with emerging AI tools to learn to write effective prompts, validate outputs, improve coding workflows, and much more. As the field of software development evolves, gaining AI skills is an essential move, and this vital learning can help set you up for the careers of tomorrow.
Depending on your program, some topics you’ll study include:
1At the time of application to the next credential level, an evaluation of qualifying transfer credit will occur and the most beneficial outcome will be applied. Future programmatic changes could impact the application of credits to a future program at DeVry. Refer to the academic catalog for details.
2Minimum completion time does not include breaks and assumes 3 semesters of year-round, full-time enrollment in 12-18 credit hours a semester per 12-month period. Normal completion time includes breaks and assumes 2 semesters of enrollment in 12-18 credit hours per semester per 12-month period.
