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2023 Best Data Processing Basic Certificate Schools

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Finding the Best Data Processing Basic Certificate School for You

In 2020-2021, 1,955 data processing students received their degrees and certificates, making the major the #9 most popular in the country.

It's not easy to decide which computer science program to enroll in when you have so many options available. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Computer Science Degree Search has created the Best Data Processing Basic Certificate Schools to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 13 schools in the United States to see which basic certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for computer science students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

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2023 Best Data Processing Basic Certificate Schools in the United States

The colleges and universities below are the best for data processing majors pursuing a basic certificate.

Top 10 Best Data Processing Basic Certificate Schools

#1

El Centro College

Dallas, TX

Our 2023 rankings named El Centro College the best school in the United States for data processing students working on their basic certificate. Located in the large city of Dallas, El Centro College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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#2

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, MI

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Ferris State University is a great place for data processing students working on their basic certificate. Located in the town of Big Rapids, Ferris is a public college with a large student population.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Athens Technical College is a great place for data processing students working on their basic certificate. Athens Technical College is a small public school located in the medium-sized city of Athens.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Community College of Philadelphia. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Data Processing Basic Certificate Schools list. Community College of Philadelphia is a fairly large public school located in the city of Philadelphia.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Georgia Piedmont Technical College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Data Processing Basic Certificate Schools list. Georgia Piedmont Technical College is a small public school located in the large suburb of Clarkston.

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#6

York Technical College

Rock Hill, SC

York Technical College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Data Processing Basic Certificate Schools ranking. Located in the small city of Rock Hill, York Technical College is a public school with a small student population.

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#7

Stark State College

North Canton, OH

Stark State College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Data Processing Basic Certificate Schools list. Stark State College is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of North Canton.

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#8

Spartanburg Community College

Spartanburg, SC

Spartanburg Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Data Processing Basic Certificate Schools list. Spartanburg Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Spartanburg.

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Greenville Technical College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Data Processing Basic Certificate Schools list. Located in the city of Greenville, GTC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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With a ranking of #10, Horry-Georgetown Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for data processing students working on their basic certificate. Located in the small city of Conway, Horry-Georgetown Technical College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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Data Processing is one of 10 different types of computer science programs to choose from.

Data Processing Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Data Processing Technology 1,955

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 13 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Kenneth Jensen.

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