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Data Processing at American Public University System

If you plan to study Data Processing, take a look at what American Public University System. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

American Public University System sits in Charles Town, WV.

During the most recent reporting year, 10 data processing graduations were recorded at American Public University System.

Studying Online at American Public University System

American Public University System operates as a distance-education institution, so Data Processing coursework can be completed remotely.

Data Processing Rankings at American Public University System

These rankings give you a sense of how American Public University System’s Data Processing program against peer institutions.

Associate-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	West Virginia	#1 of 1
Best Value	West Virginia	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#2 of 18
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#9 of 37
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#15 of 18
Best Value	Nationwide	#23 of 36

Earnings for Data Processing Graduates from American Public University System

Students who complete American Public University System’s Data Processing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$53,512
2 years	$42,908
3 years	$50,343
4 years	$44,359
5 years	$60,060

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Data Processing graduates from American Public University System report median earnings of $44,359, compared with $59,701 for all American Public University System graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Data Processing graduates from American Public University System comes in at $19,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Data Processing graduates at American Public University System, by degree type.

Program-wide, Data Processing graduates at American Public University System are 10% women (1) and 90% men (9).

Data Processing Associate’s Program at American Public University System

Of the 10 associate’s data processing graduates at American Public University System, 10% were women (1) and 90% were men (9).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Data Processing associate’s degree recipients at American Public University System.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	4
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 60% of Data Processing associate’s degree recipients at American Public University System, higher than the national average of 47%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Data Processing Concentrations at American Public University System

The Data Processing program at American Public University System breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Data Processing Technology	10

Highest-Paying Careers for Data Processing Graduates

Those who complete Data Processing program at American Public University System work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Data Processing majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Computer Occupations, All Other	$159,837
Document Management Specialists	$147,490
Information Security Engineers	$142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	$140,795
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655
Blockchain Engineers	$123,667
Digital Forensics Analysts	$119,226
Penetration Testers	$93,800
Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians	$82,846
Web Administrators	$62,692

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.