2026 Best Value Data Entry Schools
Looking for the best-value Data Entry programs programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 117 schools by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor analyzed schools to build this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value Data Entry Schools in the United States
Explore the best-value schools below:
Bunker Hill Community College earned the #1 spot in this year's best-value ranking in the United States. This public school is set in Boston, MA. Students from in state pay about $6,168 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $11,112. The median Data Entry program debt is $11,893. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $47,618. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Bunker Hill Community College
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at American Public University System earned it the #2 place in the United States. This private for-profit school is set in Charles Town, WV. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,400. Students borrow a median of $23,438 to complete their Data Entry program here. Median earnings reach $44,409 ten years out. Set against $23,438 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full American Public University System profile
Washtenaw Community College came in at #3 on this year's best-value Data Entry ranking in the United States. Set in Ann Arbor, MI, Washtenaw Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,736, compared with $6,504 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $17,616 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $39,449 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Washtenaw Community College
You'll get strong value at Bellevue College, which ranked #4 this year. This public school is set in Bellevue, WA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,436, with out-of-state students paying around $10,502. Students borrow a median of $18,839 to complete their Data Entry program here. Median earnings reach $56,310 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $18,839 median debt. Get the full Bellevue College report
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Lake Washington Institute Of Technology earned it the #5 place in the United States. Set in Kirkland, WA, Lake Washington Institute Of Technology is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,997, compared with $12,062 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $19,695 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $50,669 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $19,695 median debt. Read more about Lake Washington Institute Of Technology
Clark College offered strong value this year, earning the #7 position. Set in Vancouver, WA, Clark College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,233 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $11,183. Graduates carry a median of $15,432 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $42,356 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Clark College profile
Kent State University At Tuscarawas landed the #8 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in New Philadelphia, OH, Kent State University At Tuscarawas is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,211 in tuition and fees, compared with $17,969 for out-of-state students. Kent State University At Tuscarawas Data Entry students take on a median of $23,569 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $45,388 ten years after entry. Set against $23,569 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Kent State University At Tuscarawas report
Skagit Valley College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best-value Data Entry schools. See the full Skagit Valley College profile
Waubonsee Community College came in at #9 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Waubonsee Community College
Richland Community College ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best-value Data Entry schools. Read more about Richland Community College
Atlantic Cape Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #11 position. See the full Atlantic Cape Community College profile
Massasoit Community College placed #12 among the best-value Data Entry schools in the United States. Get the full Massasoit Community College report
Blue Ridge Community And Technical College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best-value Data Entry schools. Read more about Blue Ridge Community And Technical College
Paradise Valley Community College came in at #14 in this year's value ranking. More on Paradise Valley Community College
Butler County Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #15 position. More on Butler County Community College
Temple College
Temple College offered strong value this year, earning the #16 position. More on Temple College
Edmonds Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #17 position. Read the full report on Edmonds Community College
Columbia Gorge Community College placed #18 among the best-value Data Entry schools in the United States. See the full Columbia Gorge Community College profile
Lake Land College placed #19 among the best-value Data Entry schools in the United States. Read more about Lake Land College
Santa Monica College offered strong value this year, earning the #20 position. Read more about Santa Monica College
Cuny Laguardia Community College landed the #21 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Cuny Laguardia Community College
Irvine Valley College placed #22 among the best-value Data Entry schools in the United States. Read the full report on Irvine Valley College
Chandler Gilbert Community College placed #23 among the best-value Data Entry schools in the United States. Read the full report on Chandler Gilbert Community College
Yakima Valley Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #24 position. See the full Yakima Valley Community College profile
West Hills College Lemoore ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best-value Data Entry schools. Read more about West Hills College Lemoore
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Data Entry Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also offered excellent value:
Georgia Northwestern Technical College placed #26 among the best-value Data Entry schools in the United States. Read the full report on Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Pasadena City College offered strong value this year, earning the #27 position. Get the full Pasadena City College report
Saddleback College placed #28 among the best-value Data Entry schools in the United States. Read the full report on Saddleback College
Fullerton College came in at #29 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Fullerton College
Riverside City College came in at #30 in this year's value ranking. See the full Riverside City College profile
Sacramento City College ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best-value Data Entry schools. Read more about Sacramento City College
Dickinson State University ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best-value Data Entry schools. See the full Dickinson State University profile
Kalamazoo Valley Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #33 position. See the full Kalamazoo Valley Community College profile
Scottsdale Community College came in at #34 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Scottsdale Community College
Northwestern Michigan College came in at #35 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Northwestern Michigan College
Diablo Valley College placed #36 among the best-value Data Entry schools in the United States. More on Diablo Valley College
Jackson Community College came in at #37 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Jackson Community College
Mendocino College offered strong value this year, earning the #38 position. Read more about Mendocino College
Coastal Pines Technical College ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best-value Data Entry schools. See the full Coastal Pines Technical College profile
North Central State College ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best-value Data Entry schools. See the full North Central State College profile
Palo Verde College offered strong value this year, earning the #41 position. Get the full Palo Verde College report
Gwinnett College Lilburn landed the #42 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Gwinnett College Lilburn
Los Angeles City College landed the #43 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Los Angeles City College report
More Tech Institute ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best-value Data Entry schools. Get the full More Tech Institute report
Parkland College
Parkland College placed #45 among the best-value Data Entry schools in the United States. Read more about Parkland College
Kishwaukee College ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best-value Data Entry schools. Get the full Kishwaukee College report
Southwestern College Chula Vista landed the #47 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Southwestern College Chula Vista
Bay De Noc Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #48 position. More on Bay De Noc Community College
Cerritos College
Cerritos College ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best-value Data Entry schools. More on Cerritos College
Monterey Peninsula College placed #50 among the best-value Data Entry schools in the United States. Get the full Monterey Peninsula College report
Best Value Data Entry Schools by Degree Level
Explore value rankings for a specific degree level:
- Best Value Data Entry Certificate Degree Schools
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- Best Value Data Entry Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Data Entry Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Data Entry Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Data Entry Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Data Entry Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment — drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 117 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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