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#1 #1 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 317 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 51 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#2 #2 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 89 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $72,364
#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 231 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 42 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#4 #4 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 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 58 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#5 #5 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 129 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 35 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, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, and General. In fact, New Mexico State University-Dona Ana awards 402 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 71 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#8 #8 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 117 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#9 #9 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 264 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 31 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#10 #10 Best College for Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician in the U.S. Denmark Technical College Denmark, SC Each year, Denmark Technical College grants around 18 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 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 441 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 33 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#12 #12 Best College for Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician in the U.S. Dallas College Dallas, TX At Dallas College, only two majors are offered: Early Childhood Education and Teaching, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 43 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#13 #13 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 16 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#14 #14 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 206 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#15 #15 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 539 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 26 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 15 degrees to those majoring in Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#17 #17 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 68 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#18 #18 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 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#19 #19 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 9 degrees to students majoring in Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#20 #20 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 126 degrees to students studying General Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#21 #21 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 253 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 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 18 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#23 #23 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 166 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 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#24 #24 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 89 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#25 #25 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: Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician, and Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#26 #26 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, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#27 #27 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 Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician, Network and System Administration/Administrator, and Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#28 #28 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 Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician, Network and System Administration/Administrator, and Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#29 #29 Best College for Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician in the U.S. Lakes Region Community College Laconia, NH Every year, Lakes Region Community College awards around 21 degrees to students studying Fire Science/Fire-fighting, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% 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. Coastal Pines Technical College Waycross, GA At Coastal Pines Technical College, the most popular majors students pursue are Network and System Administration/Administrator, Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician, and Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#31 #31 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 14 degrees to students studying Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#32 #32 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 21 degrees to those studying Small Business Administration/Management, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $72,382
#33 #33 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 12 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#34 #34 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, Business/Commerce, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, Southeast New Mexico College grants 25 degrees per year to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#35 #35 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 31 degrees to students studying Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#36 #36 Best College for Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician in the U.S. Anoka Technical College Anoka, MN At Anoka Technical College, only three majors are offered: Electrician, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, and Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC)......view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#37 #37 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 Network and System Administration/Administrator, Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician, and Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#38 #38 Best College for Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician in the U.S. North Central Michigan College Petoskey, MI At North Central Michigan College, the most popular majors students pursue are General Studies, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, and Physical Sciences. In fact, North Central Michigan College grants 104 degrees per year to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#39 #39 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 6 degrees to students studying Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#40 #40 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 115 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
#41 #41 Best College for Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician in the U.S. Sinte Gleska University Mission, SD At Sinte Gleska University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Mental Health Counseling/Counselor, Accounting and Business/Management, Human Services, and General. In fact, Sinte Gleska University grants 5 degrees annually to Mental Health Counseling/Counselor majors....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#42 #42 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 26 degrees to students studying Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% 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. 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 Network and System Administration/Administrator....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#44 #44 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 Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Computer Programming/Programmer, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#45 #45 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, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#46 #46 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 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#47 #47 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 Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, and Network and System Administration/Administrator....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#48 #48 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, 18 students are awarded a degree in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse every year. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#49 #49 Best College for Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician in the U.S. Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus Roswell, NM Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#50 #50 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 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#51 #51 Best College for Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician in the U.S. Century College White Bear Lake, MN At Century College, only two majors are offered: Orthotist/Prosthetist, and Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#52 #52 Best College for Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician in the U.S. Peninsula College Port Angeles, WA At Peninsula College, only two majors are offered: Business Administration and Management, General, and Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#53 #53 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 Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $66,389
#54 #54 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 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Project Management....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.

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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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#1 Computer Occupations, All Other

Student Demographics

Total Students

791

Female Students

214 (27%)

Male Students

577 (72%)

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