Data Processing Master’s Degrees
There are 87 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Data Processing. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about23% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 67.4% 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 | 769 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 129 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 1,044 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 18 |
Earnings of Data Processing Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Data Processing of $41,578 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master’s degrees in Data Processing. About 68.9% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 228 |
| Women | 103 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Data Processing graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31 | 9.4% |
| Asian | 24 | 7.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 | 5.1% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 2.4% |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 1.5% |
| Race Unknown | 23 | 6.9% |
| International Students | 223 | 67.4% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 67.4% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Data Processing Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 141 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree is Boston University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 201 people received their master'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.
Dallas College is a popular choice for Data Processing majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 190 master's degrees in Data Processing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degrees in Data Processing. This school awarded 114 master's degrees in Data Processing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Data Processing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Spartanburg Community College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Data Processing. This school awarded 100 master's degrees in Data Processing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Data Processing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of San Francisco is a popular choice for Data Processing majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their master's degree in Data Processing from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Data Processing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
South Georgia Technical College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Data Processing. This school awarded 91 master's degrees in Data Processing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Data Processing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Moraine Park Technical College is a popular choice for Data Processing majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 72 master'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.
York Technical College is a popular choice for Data Processing majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 70 master'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.
Lee College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Data Processing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their master's degree in Data Processing from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Data Processing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Greenville Technical College is a popular choice for Data Processing majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their master's degree in Data Processing from this school. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their master'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.
University of Nevada-Las Vegas is a popular choice for Data Processing majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 64 master's degrees in Data Processing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degrees in Data Processing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their master's degree in Data Processing from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degrees in Data Processing. This school awarded 54 master's degrees in Data Processing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Data Processing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oconee Fall Line Technical College is a popular choice for Data Processing majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 48 master's degrees in Data Processing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Data Processing. This school awarded 42 master's degrees in Data Processing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Data Processing. This school awarded 41 master'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.
CUNY Queensborough Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Data Processing. This school awarded 38 master's degrees in Data Processing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Data Processing. This school awarded 34 master'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.
Northcentral University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Data Processing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in Data Processing from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master’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
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