Associate Degrees in Data Processing
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Education Levels of Data Processing Majors
In 2020-2021, 814 associate degrees were awarded to data processing majors. 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 |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 814 |
| Basic Certificate | 615 |
| Master’s Degree | 199 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 170 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 151 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 2 |
Earnings of Data Processing Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in data processing is $32,338. 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 $29,902 to a high of $34,804.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in data processing is $16,143. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $26,336 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $10,500.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in data processing. About 78.0% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 635 |
| Women | 179 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of data processing associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 61 |
| Black or African American | 173 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 128 |
| White | 388 |
| International Students | 14 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 50 |
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 65 associate degrees were handed out to data processing majors at Trident Technical College. About 23% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 55 associate degrees were handed out to data processing majors at El Centro College. Of these students, 36% were women and 93% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The data processing program at Kingsborough Community College awarded 51 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 12% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $6,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,660 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 44 associate degrees were handed out to data processing majors at American Military University. About 23% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 42 associate degrees were handed out to data processing majors at QCC. Of these students, 17% were women and 93% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 38 associate degrees were handed out to data processing majors at GTC. About 5% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The data processing program at York Technical College awarded 38 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 16% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for data processing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Delgado Community College. Each year, around 13,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 37 people received their associate degree in data processing from Delgado Community College. Of these students, 27% were women and 59% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The data processing program at New Mexico State University - Dona Ana awarded 31 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 16% of this group were women, and 68% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The data processing program at Tri-County Technical College awarded 28 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 14% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 associate degrees were handed out to data processing majors at Piedmont Technical College. About 40% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The data processing program at Midlands Technical College awarded 21 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 33% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The data processing program at Spartanburg Community College awarded 18 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 17% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The data processing program at Athens Technical College awarded 17 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 35% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 17 people received their associate degree in data processing from OCtech. About 47% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Lee College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in data processing. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 people received their associate degree in data processing from Lee College.
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. The data processing program at West Georgia Technical College awarded 16 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their associate degree in data processing from Central Carolina. About 6% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 15 people received their associate degree in data processing from Horry-Georgetown Technical College. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their associate degree in data processing from TCL. About 21% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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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 | 11,058 |
| Information Technology | 7,590 |
| Computer Science | 4,092 |
| Computer Programming | 3,843 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 3,355 |
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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