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Data Processing Technology at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

If you are interested in studying Data Processing Technology, consider the program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University sits in Blacksburg, VA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 22 data processing technology graduations were recorded at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

Studying Online at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Distance learning is available at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Of 38,857 students, 1,577 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 19,313 (50%) took at least some classes online.

Top-Paying Careers for Data Processing Technology Graduates

Students who finish Data Processing Technology program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Data Processing Technology graduates, 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.