Programmer Analyst
Associate of Applied Science
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If you love solving problems and creating software, Pima’s Programmer Analyst AAS degree could be the perfect next step. This hands-on program prepares you for a career as a software developer or systems analyst, starting with the fundamentals and progressing into more advanced topics like data structures, problem solving, systems analysis, and design.
You’ll gain real-world experience by building working applications using a variety of programming languages, including Python, C, C++, Java, and Assembly. And, as a capstone, you’ll complete a software project from beginning to end, giving you practical experience that sets you apart in the job market.
If you plan to keep going, many of the courses in this program can be applied toward a Bachelor of Applied Science, giving you a clear path to continue your education.
What You’ll Learn
- How to build a database using primary and foreign keys
- How to write Structured Query Language (SQL) queries with multi-table joins
- The key phases and tasks of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
- How to solve problems using loops, data structures, and programming logic
- Basics of programming in assembly language with stacks, queues, and registers Explore more skills in our course catalog.
Explore more skills in our course catalog.
Launch Your Future in Software Development
Build your tech career from the ground up with Pima’s hands-on Programmer Analyst AAS degree. You’ll start with the basics, then dive into real-world programming, systems analysis, and project work in a student-run data center—giving you practical experience that stands out to employers.
Program At a Glance
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Length of Program
2 years (full-time)
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Study Methods
In Person | Hybrid
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Title IV Financial Aid eligible
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Transfer Options Available
Apply credits toward a Bachelor’s of Applied Science degree.
One Class at a Time, One Powerful Journey
Watch Aleksandra’s inspiring story of how she, as a refugee and single mother, took her classes step by step to earn her Associate’s degree in Programming.
Support When You Need It
Not sure if this is the right path for you? Schedule an appointment with an advisor to:
- Discuss program options and pathways to a bachelor’s degree
- Learn about funding and financial aid
- Get personalized guidance to reach your goals
