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2026 Best Data Processing Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools

Looking for the best Data Processing undergraduate certificate degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 141 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.

To help you make your decision, Computer Science Degree analyzed schools to produce this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.

Top 25 Data Processing Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States

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#1

El Centro College

Dallas, TX

El Centro College tops our 2026 ranking of the best Data Processing undergraduate certificate degree schools in the United States. Based in Dallas, TX, El Centro College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,730, while out-of-state students pay about $6,900. The median Data Processing program debt is $10,718. Get the full El Centro College report

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The strong Data Processing programs at Athens Technical College earned it the #2 place in the United States. Athens Technical College is a public school based in Athens, GA. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,390, while out-of-state students pay about $5,958. The median Data Processing program debt is $9,500. Read more about Athens Technical College

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Augusta Technical College came in at #3 on this year's Data Processing ranking in the United States. This public school is set in Augusta, GA. In-state tuition and fees average $4,282, with out-of-state students paying around $7,492. Students borrow a median of $11,400 to complete their Data Processing program here. See the full Augusta Technical College profile

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#4

Farmingdale State College

Farmingdale, NY

You'll be in good company at Farmingdale State College, which ranked #4 this year. Set in Farmingdale, NY, Farmingdale State College is a public institution. Farmingdale State College graduates 57% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,626, with out-of-state students paying around $18,536. Students borrow a median of $19,528 to complete their Data Processing program here. See the full Farmingdale State College profile

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A rank of #5 makes Georgia Piedmont Technical College one of the top choices in the United States. Located in Clarkston, GA, Georgia Piedmont Technical College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,404, compared with $5,954 for out-of-state students. Typical Data Processing student debt is $15,716. Get the full Georgia Piedmont Technical College report

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Boston University did well this year, earning the #6 position. Get the full Boston University report

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Aiken Technical College came in at #7 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Aiken Technical College

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Walden University did well this year, earning the #8 position. More on Walden University

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Rockland Community College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Data Processing schools. Read the full report on Rockland Community College

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New Mexico State University Alamogordo did well this year, earning the #10 position. Get the full New Mexico State University Alamogordo report

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Florence Darlington Technical College placed #11 among Data Processing schools in the United States. More on Florence Darlington Technical College

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North Central Michigan College came in at #12 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on North Central Michigan College

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Missouri University Of Science And Technology placed #13 among Data Processing schools in the United States. Get the full Missouri University Of Science And Technology report

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Onondaga Community College landed the #14 spot in the United States this year. More on Onondaga Community College

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Bellevue College came in at #15 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Bellevue College

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Front Range Community College did well this year, earning the #16 position. Read the full report on Front Range Community College

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South Puget Sound Community College came in at #17 in this year's ranking. Get the full South Puget Sound Community College report

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Skagit Valley College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best Data Processing schools. Read the full report on Skagit Valley College

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Capella University came in at #19 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Capella University

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Ocean County College did well this year, earning the #20 position. More on Ocean County College

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Wesleyan College did well this year, earning the #21 position. More on Wesleyan College

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Southern Regional Technical College landed the #22 spot in the United States this year. More on Southern Regional Technical College

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Louisiana State University Eunice did well this year, earning the #23 position. Read more about Louisiana State University Eunice

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Northeastern Technical College placed #24 among Data Processing schools in the United States. Get the full Northeastern Technical College report

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Clarkson University came in at #25 in this year's ranking. See the full Clarkson University profile

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Rest of the Top 50 Best Data Processing Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:

Adrian College landed the #26 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Adrian College report

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San Juan College placed #27 among Data Processing schools in the United States. See the full San Juan College profile

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Lee College placed #28 among Data Processing schools in the United States. See the full Lee College profile

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Spokane Community College came in at #29 in this year's ranking. More on Spokane Community College

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Northwestern College Minnesota placed #30 among Data Processing schools in the United States. Get the full Northwestern College Minnesota report

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Miami University Hamilton ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best Data Processing schools. Get the full Miami University Hamilton report

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El Paso Community College ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best Data Processing schools. Get the full El Paso Community College report

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University Of Baltimore did well this year, earning the #33 position. Read the full report on University Of Baltimore

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Edmonds Community College came in at #34 in this year's ranking. See the full Edmonds Community College profile

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Northcentral University did well this year, earning the #35 position. See the full Northcentral University profile

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Ferris State University placed #36 among Data Processing schools in the United States. Read the full report on Ferris State University

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Georgia Military College Milledgeville placed #37 among Data Processing schools in the United States. See the full Georgia Military College Milledgeville profile

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Warren County Community College did well this year, earning the #38 position. Read the full report on Warren County Community College

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Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best Data Processing schools. More on Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

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Yakima Valley Community College did well this year, earning the #40 position. Read more about Yakima Valley Community College

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South Georgia Technical College landed the #41 spot in the United States this year. See the full South Georgia Technical College profile

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Yavapai College placed #42 among Data Processing schools in the United States. Get the full Yavapai College report

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Dickinson State University did well this year, earning the #43 position. Get the full Dickinson State University report

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University At Buffalo came in at #44 in this year's ranking. Read more about University At Buffalo

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Oral Roberts University did well this year, earning the #45 position. Read more about Oral Roberts University

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Oakton Community College landed the #46 spot in the United States this year. See the full Oakton Community College profile

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Greenville Technical College placed #47 among Data Processing schools in the United States. See the full Greenville Technical College profile

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Georgia Northwestern Technical College placed #48 among Data Processing schools in the United States. More on Georgia Northwestern Technical College

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Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College did well this year, earning the #49 position. Read more about Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College

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Arkansas State University Main Campus placed #50 among Data Processing schools in the United States. Read more about Arkansas State University Main Campus

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Ranking Methodology & Notes

The ranking above is published by Computer Science Degree (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 141 ranked schools only.

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