Data Processing Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in Data Processing is offered at 87 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Data Processing. This degree is more popular with male students, and about56% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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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 | 769 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 129 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,044 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 18 |
Earnings of Data Processing Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’s degree in Data Processing of $41,578 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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 doctor’s degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor’s degrees in Data Processing. About 55.6% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 10 |
| Women | 8 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Data Processing graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8 | 44.4% |
| Asian | 1 | 5.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 | 5.6% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 33.3% |
| Race Unknown | 2 | 11.1% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Data Processing Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 141 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Data Processing. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Data Processing students seeking a doctor's degree is Boston University. This school awarded 201 doctor's 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.
Dallas College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Data Processing. This school awarded 190 doctor's degrees in Data Processing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Data Processing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Trident Technical College is a popular choice for Data Processing majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 114 doctor's 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.
Spartanburg Community College is a popular choice for Data Processing majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 100 doctor's 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.
University of San Francisco is a popular choice for Data Processing majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 99 doctor's 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 doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their doctor's 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.
Moraine Park Technical College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Data Processing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their doctor's 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.
York Technical College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Data Processing. This school awarded 70 doctor's degrees in Data Processing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's 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 doctor's degree. This school awarded 68 doctor's 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.
Greenville Technical College is a popular choice for Data Processing majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 66 doctor's 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.
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Data Processing. This school awarded 65 doctor's 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.
University of Nevada-Las Vegas is a popular choice for Data Processing majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their doctor's 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.
Midlands Technical College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Data Processing. This school awarded 54 doctor's degrees in Data Processing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's 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 doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their doctor's 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 is a popular choice for Data Processing majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 48 doctor's degrees in Data Processing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Data Processing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Horry-Georgetown Technical College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Data Processing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their doctor's degree in Data Processing from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Data Processing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Kingsborough Community College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Data Processing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their doctor's degree in Data Processing from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's 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 doctor's degrees in Data Processing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their doctor's degree in Data Processing from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's 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 doctor's degrees in Data Processing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their doctor's degree in Data Processing from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Data Processing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northcentral University is a popular choice for Data Processing majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 29 doctor's 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.
Data Processing Focus Areas
| 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 doctor’s 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.