Bachelor’s Degrees in Data Processing
Education Levels of Data Processing Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 179 people earned their bachelor's degree in data processing. This earns it the #268 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
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 Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in data processing is $44,431. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $41,083 to a high of $63,162.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for data processing students who are bachelor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in data processing. About 63.7% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 114 |
| Women | 65 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of data processing bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 73 |
| International Students | 20 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 22 |
Most Popular Data Processing Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 11 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in data processing. Learn more about the most popular 11 below:
University of Nevada - Las Vegas tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for data processing majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Roughly 31,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,354 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their bachelor's degree in data processing from UNLV. About 47% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Nevada - Las Vegas data processing graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $44,431.
University of Southern Mississippi is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in data processing. Each year, around 14,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,508 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their bachelor's degree in data processing from Southern Miss. About 15% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in data processing at University of Southern Mississippi make a median salary of 44,431.
Bellevue College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in data processing. Roughly 12,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their bachelor's degree in data processing from BC. About 29% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that BC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,431.
University of San Francisco comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in data processing. Roughly 10,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,670 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,070 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their bachelor's degree in data processing from USFCA. About 47% of this group were women, and 53% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in data processing at University of San Francisco make a median salary of 44,431.
The 7th most popular school in the country for data processing majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Dickinson State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,470 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,060 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their bachelor's degree in data processing from DSU. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in data processing at Dickinson State University make a median salary of 44,431.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in data processing. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their bachelor's degree in data processing from Penn State University Park. Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus data processing graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $44,431.
University of Dubuque comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in data processing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their bachelor's degree in data processing from UD. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in data processing at University of Dubuque make a median salary of 44,431.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to data processing that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 44,489 |
| Computer Science | 43,697 |
| Information Technology | 11,682 |
| Information Science | 9,632 |
| Computer Software Applications | 4,223 |
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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