Associate Degrees in Data Processing
Education Levels of Data Processing Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 604 people earned their associate degree in data processing. This makes it the 99th most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in data processing at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Basic Certificate | 629 |
| Associate Degree | 604 |
| Master’s Degree | 312 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 179 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 166 |
| Graduate Certificate | 30 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 7 |
Earnings of Data Processing Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in data processing is $38,559. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $30,068 to a high of $39,003.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for data processing students who are associate degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in data processing. About 75.5% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 456 |
| Women | 148 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of data processing associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 35 |
| Black or African American | 111 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 107 |
| White | 293 |
| International Students | 11 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 47 |
Most Popular Data Processing Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 74 colleges that offer an associate degree in data processing. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for data processing students seekingan associate degree is Trident Technical College. Each year, around 11,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their associate degree in data processing from Trident Technical College. About 31% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in data processing at Trident Technical College make a median salary of 38,559.
El Centro College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in data processing. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their associate degree in data processing from El Centro College. Around 89% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women. El Centro College data processing graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,559.
Kingsborough Community College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in data processing. Roughly 15,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their associate degree in data processing from KCC. Of these students, 32% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in data processing at Kingsborough Community College make a median salary of 38,559.
American Public University System comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in data processing. Each year, around 50,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,650 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their associate degree in data processing from American Military University. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in data processing at American Public University System make a median salary of 38,559.
Queensborough Community College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in data processing. Roughly 12,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their associate degree in data processing from QCC. Around 95% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 5% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in data processing at Queensborough Community College make a median salary of 38,559.
Greenville Technical College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in data processing. Each year, around 10,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their associate degree in data processing from GTC. Of these students, 15% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in data processing at Greenville Technical College make a median salary of 38,559.
York Technical College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in data processing. Each year, around 4,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their associate degree in data processing from York Technical College. About 26% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. York Technical College data processing graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,559.
The 8th most popular school in the country for data processing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Delgado Community College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their associate degree in data processing from Delgado Community College. Delgado Community College data processing graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,559.
New Mexico State University - Dona Ana is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in data processing. Roughly 7,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their associate degree in data processing from NMSU Dona Ana. Of these students, 28% were women and 81% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in data processing at New Mexico State University - Dona Ana make a median salary of 38,559.
Tri-County Technical College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in data processing. Roughly 5,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their associate degree in data processing from TCTC. About 17% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in data processing at Tri-County Technical College make a median salary of 38,559.
Piedmont Technical College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in data processing. Roughly 4,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their associate degree in data processing from Piedmont Technical College. Of these students, 23% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Piedmont Technical College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,559.
Midlands Technical College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in data processing. Roughly 8,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their associate degree in data processing from MTC. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women. Data shows that MTC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,559.
Spartanburg Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in data processing. Each year, around 4,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their associate degree in data processing from Spartanburg Community College. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 22% were women. Spartanburg Community College data processing graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,559.
Athens Technical College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in data processing. Roughly 4,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their associate degree in data processing from Athens Technical College. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in data processing at Athens Technical College make a median salary of 38,559.
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in data processing. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their associate degree in data processing from OCtech. Of these students, 17% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in data processing at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College make a median salary of 38,559.
Lee College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in data processing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their associate degree in data processing from Lee College. Lee College data processing graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,559.
The 17th most popular school in the country for data processing majors who are seeking their associate degree is West Georgia Technical College. Roughly 6,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in data processing from West Georgia Technical College. About 6% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. West Georgia Technical College data processing graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,559.
Central Carolina Technical College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in data processing. Roughly 2,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in data processing from Central Carolina. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women. Central Carolina Technical College data processing graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,559.
Horry-Georgetown Technical College is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in data processing. Roughly 6,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their associate degree in data processing from Horry-Georgetown Technical College. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 11% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in data processing at Horry-Georgetown Technical College make a median salary of 38,559.
Technical College of the Lowcountry is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in data processing. Roughly 2,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their associate degree in data processing from TCL. About 33% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in data processing at Technical College of the Lowcountry make a median salary of 38,559.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to data processing that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 12,111 |
| Information Technology | 8,375 |
| Computer Science | 4,695 |
| Computer Programming | 3,930 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 2,733 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student 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 percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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