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Other Data Entry

Types of Degrees Other Data Entry Majors Are Earning

People majoring in Other Data Entry may pursue degrees at several award levels.

Award Level	Graduates
Master’s Degree	2

Who Is Earning a Degree in Other Data Entry?

Gender Distribution

This field skews predominantly female, with women earning 100% of Other Data Entry degrees.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the national level, the racial-ethnic distribution of Other Data Entry graduates is as follows:

Race / Ethnicity	Graduates	Share
White	2	100.0%

^{See minority definition below.}

How Much Do Other Data Entry Graduates Earn?

Federal data tracks median earnings of Other Data Entry graduates 1, 4, and 5 years after completion. Earnings tend to climb steadily as graduates gain experience and move into mid-career roles.

Years Out	Median Earnings
1 year	$46,578
4 years	$35,013
5 years	$35,657

By year 5 out, median earnings rise to $35,657 — roughly -23% above the 1-year mark.

^{Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker.}

Is a Degree in Other Data Entry Worth It?

On the earnings side, the federal earnings tracker, Other Data Entry graduates earn a median of $35,013 four years after completion — about 8% below the national median for workers with only a high school diploma (~$38,000). On earnings alone, this program does not show an income premium over the baseline; non-financial outcomes (career interests, certification requirements, advancement potential) are typically the stronger argument for fields in this range.

^{ROI estimate compares the program’s 4-yr median earnings against the 2023 BLS CPS median earnings for high-school-only workers. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard + BLS Current Population Survey.}

Related Programs

You may also be interested in these closely related fields of study:

Program	Annual Degrees Awarded
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications	436
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General	414
Word Processing	20

References

The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students and international students. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• 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.