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#1 #1 Best College for Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician in the U.S. Miami University-Hamilton Hamilton, OH Each year, Miami University-Hamilton grants around 77 degrees to students majoring in Small Business Administration/Management, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Engineering Technology, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $72,364
#2 #2 Best College for Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician in the U.S. Miami University-Middletown Middletown, OH Each year, Miami University-Middletown grants around 32 degrees to those studying Small Business Administration/Management, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $72,382
#3 #3 Best College for Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician in the U.S. Spartanburg Community College Spartanburg, SC Annually, Spartanburg Community College grants around 272 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 50 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#4 #4 Best College for Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician in the U.S. York Technical College Rock Hill, SC Every year, York Technical College awards around 235 degrees to those majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 59% Annual Degrees Awarded 40 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#5 #5 Best College for Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician in the U.S. Greenville Technical College Greenville, SC At Greenville Technical College, only one major is offered: Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 66 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#6 #6 Best College for Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician in the U.S. New Mexico State University-Dona Ana Las Cruces, NM At New Mexico State University-Dona Ana, the most popular majors students pursue are General Studies, Business/Commerce, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. In fact, New Mexico State University-Dona Ana awards 421 degrees per year to graduating General Studies students....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 41 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#7 #7 Best College for Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician in the U.S. Trident Technical College Charleston, SC At Trident Technical College, the most popular majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 68 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#8 #8 Best College for Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician in the U.S. Tri-County Technical College Pendleton, SC Every year, Tri-County Technical College grants about 332 degrees to those majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 36 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#9 #9 Best College for Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician in the U.S. Piedmont Technical College Greenwood, SC Annually, Piedmont Technical College grants around 112 degrees to those majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#10 #10 Best College for Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician in the U.S. Midlands Technical College West Columbia, SC Every year, Midlands Technical College grants around 315 degrees to those majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 35 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#11 #11 Best College for Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician in the U.S. CUNY Kingsborough Community College Brooklyn, NY Annually, CUNY Kingsborough Community College awards around 450 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 41 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#12 #12 Best College for Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician in the U.S. CUNY Queensborough Community College Bayside, NY Every year, CUNY Queensborough Community College awards around 215 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 37 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#13 #13 Best College for Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician in the U.S. Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College Orangeburg, SC Annually, Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College grants around 97 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#14 #14 Best College for Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician in the U.S. Aiken Technical College Graniteville, SC At Aiken Technical College, the three most popular college majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#15 #15 Best College for Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician in the U.S. Central Carolina Technical College Sumter, SC Every year, Central Carolina Technical College awards about 106 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#16 #16 Best College for Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician in the U.S. South Georgia Technical College Americus, GA Every year, South Georgia Technical College awards about 14 degrees to those majoring in Culinary Arts/Chef Training, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#17 #17 Best College for Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician in the U.S. Oconee Fall Line Technical College Sandersville, GA At Oconee Fall Line Technical College, the most popular majors students pursue are Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician, Network and System Administration/Administrator, and Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#18 #18 Best College for Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician in the U.S. Technical College of the Lowcountry Beaufort, SC Each year, Technical College of the Lowcountry grants around 59 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#19 #19 Best College for Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician in the U.S. Coastal Pines Technical College Waycross, GA At Coastal Pines Technical College, the most popular majors students pursue are Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, and Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#20 #20 Best College for Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician in the U.S. CUNY Bronx Community College Bronx, NY Annually, CUNY Bronx Community College awards around 332 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#21 #21 Best College for Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician in the U.S. Dallas College Dallas, TX At Dallas College, only one major is offered: Early Childhood Education and Teaching. Usually, 151 students are awarded a degree in Early Childhood Education and Teaching annually. view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#22 #22 Best College for Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician in the U.S. Lee College Baytown, TX At Lee College, the three most popular college majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, and Instrumentation Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#23 #23 Best College for Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician in the U.S. Horry-Georgetown Technical College Conway, SC At Horry-Georgetown Technical College, the three most popular college majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#24 #24 Best College for Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician in the U.S. West Georgia Technical College Waco, GA Each year, West Georgia Technical College awards around 11 degrees to students majoring in Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#25 #25 Best College for Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician in the U.S. Louisiana State University-Eunice Eunice, LA Each year, Louisiana State University-Eunice grants around 140 degrees to students studying General Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#26 #26 Best College for Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician in the U.S. Athens Technical College Athens, GA At Athens Technical College, the most popular majors students study are Network and System Administration/Administrator, Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician, and Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#27 #27 Best College for Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician in the U.S. Bristol Community College Fall River, MA Each year, Bristol Community College grants around 162 degrees to those studying Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#28 #28 Best College for Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician in the U.S. Albany Technical College Albany, GA Each year, Albany Technical College awards around 8 degrees to students studying Computer Programming/Programmer, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#29 #29 Best College for Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician in the U.S. Anoka Technical College Anoka, MN Every year, Anoka Technical College grants around 57 degrees to those studying Electrician, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Computer Programming, Specific Applications, and Computer and Information......view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#30 #30 Best College for Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician in the U.S. Georgia Northwestern Technical College Rome, GA Each year, Georgia Northwestern Technical College grants about 35 degrees to students studying Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#31 #31 Best College for Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician in the U.S. Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Valdosta, GA Annually, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College grants around 7 degrees to those majoring in Culinary Arts/Chef Training, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#32 #32 Best College for Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician in the U.S. Savannah Technical College Savannah, GA Every year, Savannah Technical College awards about 6 degrees to those majoring in Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#33 #33 Best College for Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician in the U.S. Lanier Technical College Gainesville, GA Annually, Lanier Technical College grants about 16 degrees to students studying Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#34 #34 Best College for Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician in the U.S. American Public University System Charles Town, WV At American Public University System, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management, Intelligence, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#35 #35 Best College for Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician in the U.S. South Puget Sound Community College Olympia, WA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#36 #36 Best College for Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician in the U.S. Weatherford College Weatherford, TX At Weatherford College, only three majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Organizational Leadership, and Health/Health Care Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 54% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#37 #37 Best College for Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician in the U.S. St Clair County Community College Port Huron, MI At St Clair County Community College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Criminal Justice and Corrections....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#38 #38 Best College for Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician in the U.S. Georgia Piedmont Technical College Clarkston, GA Each year, Georgia Piedmont Technical College awards about 12 degrees to students studying Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#39 #39 Best College for Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician in the U.S. Atlantic Cape Community College Mays Landing, NJ Annually, Atlantic Cape Community College awards about 157 degrees to students studying General Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#40 #40 Best College for Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician in the U.S. Augusta Technical College Augusta, GA At Augusta Technical College, the most popular majors students study are Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician, and Culinary Arts/Chef Training....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#41 #41 Best College for Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician in the U.S. Southern Regional Technical College Thomasville, GA At Southern Regional Technical College, the most popular majors students pursue are Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology, and Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 17% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#42 #42 Best College for Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician in the U.S. San Juan College Farmington, NM At San Juan College, only two majors are offered: Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician, and Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#43 #43 Best College for Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician in the U.S. Southeast New Mexico College Carlsbad, NM At Southeast New Mexico College, the most popular majors students study are General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Natural Sciences. In fact, Southeast New Mexico College grants 41 degrees per year to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#44 #44 Best College for Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician in the U.S. Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins, GA At Central Georgia Technical College, the three most popular college majors students study are Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician, Information Technology Project Management, and Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#45 #45 Best College for Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician in the U.S. Lone Star College System The Woodlands, TX At Lone Star College System, the most popular majors students pursue are Operations Management and Supervision, Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#46 #46 Best College for Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician in the U.S. Yakima Valley College Yakima, WA At Yakima Valley College, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, and Early Childhood Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#47 #47 Best College for Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician in the U.S. Navarro College Corsicana, TX At Navarro College, only one major is offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. On average, 14 students are awarded a degree in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse every year. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#48 #48 Best College for Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician in the U.S. Columbus Technical College Columbus, GA Annually, Columbus Technical College awards about 9 degrees to those majoring in Culinary Arts/Chef Training, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#49 #49 Best College for Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician in the U.S. Edmonds College Lynnwood, WA At Edmonds College, only three majors are offered: Engineering Technology, General, Youth Services/Administration, Computer Programming/Programmer, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#50 #50 Best College for Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician in the U.S. Peninsula College Port Angeles, WA At Peninsula College, only one major is offered: Business Administration and Management, General....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#51 #51 Best College for Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician in the U.S. Delgado Community College New Orleans, LA At Delgado Community College, only two majors are offered: Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician, and Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#52 #52 Best College for Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician in the U.S. Columbia Basin College Pasco, WA At Columbia Basin College, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Project Management, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
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About Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician

Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician programs prepare individuals to master and use computer software programs and applications for inputting, verifying, organizing, storing, retrieving, transforming (changing, updating, and deleting), and extracting information. Includes instruction in using various operating system configurations and in types of data entry such as word processing, spreadsheets, calculators, management programs, design programs, database programs, and research programs.

While Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician has degrees up to the Masters degree, the majority of students study towards a Associates degree. Students study Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician all over the country, though the major at the Associates degree level has the most graduates in South Carolina. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician is $53,350.

Popularity of Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician Degrees in the U.S.

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The highest paying job for Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician majors is Computer Occupations, All Other. But, something else to think about is how many job openings there currently is. A career that is in high need that a degree in Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician can prepare you for is Computer Occupations, All Other.

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Total Students

769

Female Students

192 (24%)

Male Students

577 (75%)

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