Data Processing Associate Degrees
There are 87 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in Data Processing. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and50% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.4% of Data Processing graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Data Processing Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,131 people earned theirData Processing majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Data Processing at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 98 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 769 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 129 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,044 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 18 |
Earnings of Data Processing Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Data Processing of $41,578 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,756 |
| 4 years | $41,578 |
| 5 years | $46,682 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Data Processing students with their associate degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in Data Processing. About 75.0% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 577 |
| Women | 192 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Data Processing graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 372 | 48.4% |
| Asian | 49 | 6.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 129 | 16.8% |
| Black or African American | 149 | 19.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 35 | 4.6% |
| Race Unknown | 23 | 3.0% |
| International Students | 11 | 1.4% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.4% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Data Processing Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 141 colleges that offer a associate degree in Data Processing. Learn more about the most popular below:
Boston University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Data Processing majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 201 people received their associate degree in Data Processing from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Data Processing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Dallas College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Data Processing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 190 people received their associate degree in Data Processing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Trident Technical College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Data Processing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 114 people received their associate degree in Data Processing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Spartanburg Community College is a popular choice for Data Processing majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 100 people received their associate degree in Data Processing from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Data Processing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of San Francisco comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Data Processing. This school awarded 99 associate degrees in Data Processing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
South Georgia Technical College is a popular choice for Data Processing majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 91 associate degrees in Data Processing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Moraine Park Technical College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Data Processing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their associate degree in Data Processing from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Data Processing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
York Technical College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Data Processing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their associate degree in Data Processing from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Data Processing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lee College is a popular choice for Data Processing majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 68 associate degrees in Data Processing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Data Processing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Greenville Technical College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Data Processing. This school awarded 66 associate degrees in Data Processing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Data Processing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana is a popular choice for Data Processing majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 65 associate degrees in Data Processing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Data Processing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Nevada-Las Vegas is a popular choice for Data Processing majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 64 associate degrees in Data Processing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Data Processing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Midlands Technical College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Data Processing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their associate degree in Data Processing from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Data Processing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Tri-County Technical College is a popular choice for Data Processing majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their associate degree in Data Processing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Oconee Fall Line Technical College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Data Processing. This school awarded 48 associate degrees in Data Processing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Data Processing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Horry-Georgetown Technical College is a popular choice for Data Processing majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their associate degree in Data Processing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Kingsborough Community College is a popular choice for Data Processing majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their associate degree in Data Processing from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Data Processing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Queensborough Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Data Processing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their associate degree in Data Processing from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Data Processing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Piedmont Technical College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Data Processing. This school awarded 34 associate degrees in Data Processing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Data Processing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northcentral University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Data Processing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their associate degree in Data Processing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Data Processing Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician | 2,131 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Data Processing that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 118,381 |
| Computer Science | 79,857 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 57,935 |
| Information Science/Studies | 22,425 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 15,581 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.