Data Processing: associate's degree earnings by college
Median earnings of data processing graduates (associate's degree) one year after graduation, at 11 colleges. National median: $38,746, rising to $53,247 after four years.
| # | College | State | Earnings after 1 yr | After 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trident Technical College | SC | $45,294 | $48,936 | $6,666 |
| 2 | York Technical College | SC | $40,188 | $56,291 | — |
| 3 | New Mexico State University-Dona Ana | NM | $38,963 | $53,247 | — |
| 4 | New Mexico State University-Grants | NM | $38,963 | $53,247 | — |
| 5 | New Mexico State University-Main Campus | NM | $38,963 | $53,247 | — |
| 6 | Greenville Technical College | SC | $38,746 | $59,402 | — |
| 7 | Tri-County Technical College | SC | $36,430 | $52,237 | — |
| 8 | CUNY Kingsborough Community College | NY | $28,190 | $48,306 | — |
| 9 | Midlands Technical College | SC | $26,905 | $53,618 | — |
| 10 | Delgado Community College | LA | $24,876 | $45,367 | — |
| 11 | CUNY Queensborough Community College | NY | $24,141 | $42,907 | — |
Earnings are median annual earnings of graduates who received federal financial aid, measured by the U.S. Department of Education. Colleges with too few graduates are not shown.
Frequently asked questions
How much do data processing graduates earn?
The median college reports $38,746 in earnings one year after a associate's degree in data processing and $53,247 four years after. The highest is $45,294 at Trident Technical College.
How much student debt do data processing graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for this degree is about $21,200 at the typical college.