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Data Processing at Midlands Technical College

If you are interested in studying Data Processing, consider the program at Midlands Technical College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Midlands Technical College is located in West Columbia, SC.

During the most recent reporting year, 54 data processing degrees were granted at Midlands Technical College.

Online Class Availability at Midlands Technical College

Distance learning is available at Midlands Technical College. Of 9,226 students, 2,891 (31%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,489 (38%) took at least some classes online.

Data Processing Rankings at Midlands Technical College

Use these rankings to compare Midlands Technical College’s Data Processing program to other colleges that offer this major.

Associate-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	South Carolina	#1 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#3 of 18
Best Value	South Carolina	#6 of 12
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#7 of 18
Best Value	Nationwide	#10 of 36
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#12 of 37

Earnings for Data Processing Graduates from Midlands Technical College

Those who finish Midlands Technical College’s Data Processing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$32,833
2 years	$40,461
3 years	$40,762
4 years	$43,832
5 years	$52,772

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Data Processing graduates from Midlands Technical College report median earnings of $43,832, compared with $39,413 for all Midlands Technical College graduates — about 11% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Data Processing graduates from Midlands Technical College stands at $14,013.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Data Processing graduates at Midlands Technical College, by degree type.

Program-wide, Data Processing graduates at Midlands Technical College are 35% women (19) and 65% men (35).

Data Processing Associate’s Program at Midlands Technical College

Among the 35 associate’s data processing degrees awarded at Midlands Technical College, 43% were women (15) and 57% were men (20).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Data Processing associate’s degree recipients at Midlands Technical College.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	13
Hispanic / Latino	6
Black / African American	10
Asian	1
Two or More Races	3
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 57% of Data Processing associate’s degree recipients at Midlands Technical College, higher than the national average of 47%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Data Processing Concentrations at Midlands Technical College

This Data Processing program at Midlands Technical College offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Data Processing Technology	54

Top-Paying Careers for Data Processing Graduates

Those who complete Data Processing program at Midlands Technical College work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Data Processing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Computer Occupations, All Other	$159,837
Document Management Specialists	$147,490
Information Security Engineers	$142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	$140,795
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655
Blockchain Engineers	$123,667
Digital Forensics Analysts	$119,226
Penetration Testers	$93,800
Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians	$82,846
Web Administrators	$62,692

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.