Investigation of Gender-Based Interest in Computer Programming Engagements Among Students of Federal College of Wildlife Management, New Bussa

The study examined gender-based interest in computer programming engagements among students of Federal College of Wildlife Management, New Bussa.Simple random sampling technique was adopted and one hundred copies of well-structured questionnaire were distributed to students.Data analysis was performed using simple percentages, cross tabulations, and t-test statistics.The results indicated that male students exhibit a slightly higher interest in programming compared to their female counterparts (∆µ=0.41;p >0.05).Factors significantly influencing students' interest in programming include support from parents and family members (µ=3.78,p < 0.05), support from lecturers/professors (µ=3.72,p < 0.05), quality of teaching and resources (µ=3.64,p < 0.05).Females have an equal ability to learn programming compared to males as posited by 80.9%.Low participation of both male (µ=1.68 on a rating scale of 1 to 3) and female (µ=1.80 on a rating scale of 1 to 3) students in coding-related extracurricular activities also observed.