Data Processing Graduate Certificates
A graduate certificate in Data Processing is offered at 87 colleges in the United States, where you can earn agraduate certificate in Data Processing. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about18% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 73.5% 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 | 769 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 129 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,044 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 18 |
Earnings of Data Processing Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding agraduate certificate 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)
The data on debt ranges for Data Processing majors who have their graduate certificate is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue graduate certificates in Data Processing. About 58.8% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 20 |
| Women | 14 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Data Processing graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3 | 8.8% |
| Asian | 1 | 2.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 | 2.9% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 2.9% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 8.8% |
| International Students | 25 | 73.5% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 73.5% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Data Processing Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 141 colleges that offer a graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate. This school awarded 201 graduate certificates 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 is a popular choice for Data Processing majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 190 graduate certificates in Data Processing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Data Processing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Trident Technical College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Data Processing. This school awarded 114 graduate certificates 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 graduate certificate. This school awarded 100 graduate certificates 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 graduate certificate. This school awarded 99 graduate certificates in Data Processing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Data Processing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
South Georgia Technical College is a popular choice for Data Processing majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates in Data Processing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates in Data Processing. This school awarded 70 graduate certificates 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.
Lee College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Data Processing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their graduate certificate in Data Processing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Greenville Technical College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Data Processing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their graduate certificate in Data Processing from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Data Processing here go on to 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 graduate certificates in Data Processing. This school awarded 65 graduate certificates in Data Processing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Data Processing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Nevada-Las Vegas comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Data Processing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates in Data Processing. This school awarded 54 graduate certificates in Data Processing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Data Processing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Tri-County Technical College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Data Processing. This school awarded 54 graduate certificates in Data Processing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Data Processing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oconee Fall Line Technical College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Data Processing. This school awarded 48 graduate certificates in Data Processing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate. This school awarded 42 graduate certificates 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.
CUNY Kingsborough Community College is a popular choice for Data Processing majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their graduate certificate in Data Processing from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates in Data Processing. This school awarded 38 graduate certificates in Data Processing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Data Processing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Piedmont Technical College is a popular choice for Data Processing majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their graduate certificate in Data Processing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northcentral University is a popular choice for Data Processing majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 29 graduate certificates in Data Processing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Data Processing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Data Processing Majors to Study
| 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 graduate certificates.
| 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
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