Data Entry
Featured Data Entry Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BS in Computer Science - Data Analysis
Build structured databases, explore big data and learn how to clean data in Southern New Hampshire University's online bachelor's in computer science with a concentration in data analysis.
BS in Information Technologies
Build the digital know-how required to become a leader in technology with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
AS in Information Technologies
Gain the specialized knowledge and critical-thinking skills required to begin a career in tech with this online associate degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
Types of Degrees Data Entry Majors Are Getting
The following table lists how many data entry graduations there were for each degree level during the last year for which data was available.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Basic Certificate | 360 |
Associate Degree | 147 |
Undergraduate Certificate | 35 |
Featured Data Entry Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BS in Computer Science - Data Analysis
Build structured databases, explore big data and learn how to clean data in Southern New Hampshire University's online bachelor's in computer science with a concentration in data analysis.
BS in Information Technologies
Build the digital know-how required to become a leader in technology with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
AS in Information Technologies
Gain the specialized knowledge and critical-thinking skills required to begin a career in tech with this online associate degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
What Data Entry Majors Need to Know
In an O*NET survey, data entry majors were asked to rate what knowledge areas, skills, and abilities were important in their occupations. These answers were weighted on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the most important.
Knowledge Areas for Data Entry Majors
Data Entry majors often go into careers in which the following knowledge areas are important:
- Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
- English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
- Law and Government - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
Skills for Data Entry Majors
When studying data entry, you’ll learn many skills that will help you be successful in a wide range of jobs - even those that do not require a degree in the field. The following is a list of some of the most common skills needed for careers associated with this major:
- Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
- Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
- Time Management - Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
Abilities for Data Entry Majors
A major in data entry will prepare for your careers in which the following abilities are important:
- Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
- Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Speech Recognition - The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
- Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Finger Dexterity - The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
Find Data Entry Programs
BA in Information Technologies
Gain a well-rounded education while preparing for a career in IT with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
To stay competitive in today's information technology world, employees need to have training that goes beyond traditional computer programming and IT expertise.
BS in Information Technologies - Data Analytics
Learn to leverage data and develop innovative practices, products and processes with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Amount of Education Required for Careers Related to Data Entry
Some degrees associated with data entry may require an advanced degree, while others may not even require a bachelor’s in the field. In general, the more advanced your degree the more career options will open up to you. However, there is significant time and money that needs to be invested into your education so weigh the pros and cons.
Find out what the typical degree level is for data entry careers below.
Education Level | Percentage of Workers |
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Less than a High School Diploma | 1.2% |
High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED) | 53.5% |
Some College Courses | 39.6% |
Associate’s Degree (or other 2-year degree) | 6.2% |
Online Data Entry Programs
The following table lists the number of programs by degree level, along with how many schools offered online courses in the field.
Degree Level | Colleges Offering Programs | Colleges Offering Online Classes |
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Certificate (Less Than 1 Year) | 0 | 0 |
Certificate (1-2 years) | 42 | 1 |
Certificate (2-4 Years) | 1 | 0 |
Associate’s Degree | 52 | 2 |
Bachelor’s Degree | 0 | 0 |
Post-Baccalaureate | 0 | 0 |
Master’s Degree | 0 | 0 |
Post-Master’s | 0 | 0 |
Doctor’s Degree (Research) | 0 | 0 |
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) | 0 | 0 |
Doctor’s Degree (Other) | 0 | 0 |
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Majors Related to Data Entry
You may also be interested in one of the following majors related to data entry.
Major | Number of Grads |
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Computer Information Systems | 105,098 |
Computer Science | 72,693 |
Information Technology | 46,791 |
Information Science | 20,202 |
Computer Software & Applications | 14,684 |
Computer Systems Networking | 13,734 |
Computer Programming | 12,983 |
Computer Systems Analysis | 2,864 |
Other Computer & Information Sciences | 2,000 |
Data Processing | 1,927 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- College Scorecard
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Usual Weekly Earnings of Wage and Salary Workers First Quarter 2020
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