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Associate Degrees in Data Processing

814 Yearly Graduations
$32,338 Median Salary
$16,143 Median Debt
An associate degree in data processing is offered at 74 colleges in the United States. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were male, and 48 were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 1.7% of data processing graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Data Processing Majors

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 814 students earned their associate degree in data processing. This earns it the #8 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in data processing at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 814
Basic Certificate 615
Master’s Degree 199
Bachelor’s Degree 170
Undergraduate Certificate 151
Graduate Certificate 4
Doctor’s Degree 2

Earnings of Data Processing Majors With Associate Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in data processing is $32,338. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $29,902 and the high is $34,804.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in data processing is $16,143. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $26,336 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $10,500.

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Student Diversity

More men than women pursue associate degrees in data processing. About 78.0% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 635
Women 179
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The racial-ethnic distribution of data processing associate degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 61
Black or African American 173
Hispanic or Latino 128
White 388
International Students 14
Other Races/Ethnicities 50
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There are 74 colleges that offer an associate degree in data processing. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Trident Technical College

Charleston, South Carolina
65 Yearly Graduations
23% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Trident Technical College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for data processing majors who are seeking their associate degree. Roughly 11,600 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 65 associate degrees were handed out to data processing majors at Trident Technical College. About 23% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

El Centro College

Dallas, Texas
55 Yearly Graduations
36% Women
93% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

El Centro College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in data processing. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 55 associate degrees were handed out to data processing majors at El Centro College. Of these students, 36% were women and 93% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

Kingsborough Community College

Brooklyn, New York
51 Yearly Graduations
12% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Kingsborough Community College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in data processing. Each year, around 15,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The data processing program at Kingsborough Community College awarded 51 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 12% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

American Public University System

Charles Town, West Virginia
44 Yearly Graduations
23% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

American Public University System comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in data processing. Roughly 50,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,660 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 44 associate degrees were handed out to data processing majors at American Military University. About 23% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

Queensborough Community College

Bayside, New York
42 Yearly Graduations
17% Women
93% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Queensborough Community College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in data processing. Each year, around 12,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 42 associate degrees were handed out to data processing majors at QCC. Of these students, 17% were women and 93% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

Greenville Technical College

Greenville, South Carolina
38 Yearly Graduations
5% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Greenville Technical College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in data processing. Roughly 10,500 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 38 associate degrees were handed out to data processing majors at GTC. About 5% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

York Technical College

Rock Hill, South Carolina
38 Yearly Graduations
16% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

York Technical College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in data processing. Roughly 4,100 attend the school each year. The data processing program at York Technical College awarded 38 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 16% were women.

#8

Delgado Community College

New Orleans, Louisiana
37 Yearly Graduations
27% Women
59% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for data processing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Delgado Community College. Roughly 13,200 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 37 people received their associate degree in data processing from Delgado Community College. Of these students, 27% were women and 59% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

New Mexico State University - Dona Ana

Las Cruces, New Mexico
31 Yearly Graduations
16% Women
68% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

New Mexico State University - Dona Ana is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in data processing. Each year, around 7,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The data processing program at New Mexico State University - Dona Ana awarded 31 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 16% of this group were women, and 68% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Tri-County Technical College

Pendleton, South Carolina
28 Yearly Graduations
14% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Tri-County Technical College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in data processing. Each year, around 5,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The data processing program at Tri-County Technical College awarded 28 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 14% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

Piedmont Technical College

Greenwood, South Carolina
25 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Piedmont Technical College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in data processing. Each year, around 4,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 associate degrees were handed out to data processing majors at Piedmont Technical College. About 40% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Midlands Technical College

West Columbia, South Carolina
21 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
57% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Midlands Technical College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in data processing. Each year, around 8,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The data processing program at Midlands Technical College awarded 21 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 33% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

Spartanburg Community College

Spartanburg, South Carolina
18 Yearly Graduations
17% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Spartanburg Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in data processing. Roughly 4,100 attend the school each year. The data processing program at Spartanburg Community College awarded 18 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 17% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College

Orangeburg, South Carolina
17 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
59% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in data processing. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 people received their associate degree in data processing from OCtech. About 47% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

Lee College

Baytown, Texas
17 Yearly Graduations
53% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Lee College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in data processing. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 people received their associate degree in data processing from Lee College.

#14

Athens Technical College

Athens, Georgia
17 Yearly Graduations
35% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Athens Technical College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in data processing. Each year, around 4,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The data processing program at Athens Technical College awarded 17 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 35% were women.

16 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for data processing majors who are seeking their associate degree is West Georgia Technical College. Each year, around 6,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The data processing program at West Georgia Technical College awarded 16 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.

#17

Central Carolina Technical College

Sumter, South Carolina
16 Yearly Graduations
6% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Central Carolina Technical College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in data processing. Each year, around 2,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their associate degree in data processing from Central Carolina. About 6% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

Horry-Georgetown Technical College

Conway, South Carolina
15 Yearly Graduations
27% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Horry-Georgetown Technical College is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in data processing. Each year, around 6,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 people received their associate degree in data processing from Horry-Georgetown Technical College. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women.

#20

Technical College of the Lowcountry

Beaufort, South Carolina
14 Yearly Graduations
21% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Technical College of the Lowcountry is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in data processing. Each year, around 2,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their associate degree in data processing from TCL. About 21% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Data Processing Concentrations

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Data Processing Technology 814

Below are some popular majors that are similar to data processing that offer associate degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Computer Information Systems 11,058
Information Technology 7,590
Computer Science 4,092
Computer Programming 3,843
Computer Systems Networking 3,355

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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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