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Data Processing at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana

If you plan to study Data Processing, you may want to check out the program at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

New Mexico State University-Dona Ana sits in Las Cruces, NM.

During the most recent reporting year, 65 data processing degrees were awarded at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana.

Online & Distance Learning at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana

Many students take online classes at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana. Of 7,200 students, 2,821 (39%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,429 (34%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Data Processing Graduates from New Mexico State University-Dona Ana

Those who finish New Mexico State University-Dona Ana’s Data Processing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
2 years	$26,353
3 years	$24,107
4 years	$31,241
5 years	$36,600

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Data Processing graduates from New Mexico State University-Dona Ana earn a median of $31,241, compared with $34,655 for all New Mexico State University-Dona Ana graduates — about 10% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Data Processing graduates from New Mexico State University-Dona Ana is $9,750.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Data Processing graduates at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Data Processing graduates at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana are 18% women (12) and 82% men (53).

Data Processing Associate’s Program at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana

Of the 41 associate’s data processing degrees awarded at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana, 20% were women (8) and 80% were men (33).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Data Processing associate’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	13
Hispanic / Latino	25
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 66% of Data Processing associate’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana, above 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 New Mexico State University-Dona Ana

The Data Processing program at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Data Processing Technology	65

Best-Paid Careers for Data Processing Graduates

Graduates of the Data Processing program at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Data Processing majors, 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.