2026 Best Data Processing Bachelor’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Data Processing bachelor’s degree programs in the United States? We have ranked 141 institutions by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor reviewed schools to build this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Data Processing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
Leading the list is Bellevue College, our #1 Data Processing school in the United States. Set in Bellevue, WA, Bellevue College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,436, while out-of-state students pay about $10,502. The median Data Processing program debt is $13,502. More on Bellevue College
You'll be in good company at Capella University, which ranked #2 this year. Located in Minneapolis, MN, Capella University is a private for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 20%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,400. Students borrow a median of $35,998 to complete their Data Processing program here. Read the full report on Capella University
The strong Data Processing programs at University Of San Francisco earned it the #3 place in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in San Francisco, CA. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $60,522. Graduates carry a median of $23,935 in student loans. More on University Of San Francisco
Out of the 141 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, University Of Nevada Las Vegas landed the #4 spot. Located in Las Vegas, NV, University Of Nevada Las Vegas is a public institution. University Of Nevada Las Vegas posts a six-year graduation rate of 50%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,748, while out-of-state students pay about $27,411. Graduates carry a median of $21,750 in student loans. Get the full University Of Nevada Las Vegas report
A rank of #5 makes University Of Dubuque one of the top choices in the United States. University Of Dubuque is a private not-for-profit school based in Dubuque, IA. About 40% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $42,095. University Of Dubuque Data Processing students take on a median of $27,204 in debt. Read more about University Of Dubuque
Arkansas State University Main Campus ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best Data Processing schools. Based in Jonesboro, AR, Arkansas State University Main Campus is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 53%. Students from in state pay about $8,090 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $14,522. Arkansas State University Main Campus Data Processing students take on a median of $23,399 in debt. See the full Arkansas State University Main Campus profile
University Of Southern Mississippi did well this year, earning the #7 position. This public school is set in Hattiesburg, MS. University Of Southern Mississippi posts a six-year graduation rate of 49%. In-state tuition and fees average $9,998, with out-of-state students paying around $11,998. University Of Southern Mississippi Data Processing students take on a median of $28,743 in debt. Read more about University Of Southern Mississippi
Columbia Basin College did well this year, earning the #8 position. More on Columbia Basin College
Cuny Queensborough Community College placed #9 among Data Processing schools in the United States. See the full Cuny Queensborough Community College profile
American Public University System placed #10 among Data Processing schools in the United States. More on American Public University System
West Georgia Technical College placed #11 among Data Processing schools in the United States. See the full West Georgia Technical College profile
South Puget Sound Community College landed the #12 spot in the United States this year. Get the full South Puget Sound Community College report
Augusta Technical College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best Data Processing schools. More on Augusta Technical College
Front Range Community College ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best Data Processing schools. Read more about Front Range Community College
University Of New Mexico Gallup Campus placed #15 among Data Processing schools in the United States. Read the full report on University Of New Mexico Gallup Campus
Onondaga Community College did well this year, earning the #16 position. Read the full report on Onondaga Community College
Oral Roberts University did well this year, earning the #17 position. See the full Oral Roberts University profile
Ferris State University placed #18 among Data Processing schools in the United States. Read the full report on Ferris State University
New Mexico State University Grants placed #19 among Data Processing schools in the United States. Get the full New Mexico State University Grants report
San Juan College
San Juan College landed the #20 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on San Juan College
Vincennes University landed the #21 spot in the United States this year. See the full Vincennes University profile
Monroe County Community College placed #22 among Data Processing schools in the United States. See the full Monroe County Community College profile
Rogers State University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best Data Processing schools. See the full Rogers State University profile
Warren County Community College landed the #24 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Warren County Community College report
Cuny Hostos Community College came in at #25 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Cuny Hostos Community College
Rest of the Top 50 Best Data Processing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
Miami University Middletown came in at #26 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Miami University Middletown
Technical College Of The Lowcountry ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best Data Processing schools. More on Technical College Of The Lowcountry
Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Data Processing schools. See the full Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins profile
Midlands Technical College came in at #29 in this year's ranking. More on Midlands Technical College
Williamsburg Technical College ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best Data Processing schools. Read the full report on Williamsburg Technical College
Spartanburg Community College ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best Data Processing schools. Get the full Spartanburg Community College report
North Georgia Technical College came in at #32 in this year's ranking. Read more about North Georgia Technical College
Trident Technical College ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best Data Processing schools. Get the full Trident Technical College report
Clarkson University landed the #34 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Clarkson University
Canisius College
Canisius College placed #35 among Data Processing schools in the United States. Get the full Canisius College report
Aiken Technical College placed #36 among Data Processing schools in the United States. See the full Aiken Technical College profile
South Georgia Technical College placed #37 among Data Processing schools in the United States. Read the full report on South Georgia Technical College
Pueblo Community College ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best Data Processing schools. Read the full report on Pueblo Community College
Stark State College ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best Data Processing schools. Read more about Stark State College
Moraine Park Technical College ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best Data Processing schools. See the full Moraine Park Technical College profile
Cuny Bronx Community College ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best Data Processing schools. Read the full report on Cuny Bronx Community College
Dodge City Community College ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best Data Processing schools. Get the full Dodge City Community College report
Delgado Community College placed #43 among Data Processing schools in the United States. Read more about Delgado Community College
Whatcom Community College ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best Data Processing schools. Get the full Whatcom Community College report
Frederick Community College placed #45 among Data Processing schools in the United States. More on Frederick Community College
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College came in at #46 in this year's ranking. Read more about Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Bristol Community College did well this year, earning the #47 position. Read the full report on Bristol Community College
Hennepin Technical College ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best Data Processing schools. See the full Hennepin Technical College profile
Lanier Technical College did well this year, earning the #49 position. Read more about Lanier Technical College
Lone Star College System placed #50 among Data Processing schools in the United States. More on Lone Star College System
Related Data Processing Rankings
See rankings for other degree levels:
- Best Data Processing Schools (All Levels)
- Best Data Processing Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Data Processing Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Data Processing Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Data Processing Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Data Processing Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Data Processing Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 141 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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