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Overview for Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician

A program that prepares 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.

Careers for Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician Majors

A major in Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician

Top 11 U.S. Colleges with the highest percentage of Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Central Baptist College
Conway, AR
 3
(7.0%)
 $9,040 
Utah Valley State College
Orem, UT
 35
(2.4%)
Open Admissions$11,028 
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO
 30
(2.0%)
Less Selective$9,597 
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Arkansas State University-Main Campus
State University, AR
 24
(1.7%)
Less Selective$13,390 
Indiana University-Purdue University-Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN
 16
(1.7%)
Less Selective$13,199 
University of Arkansas Main Campus
Fayetteville, AR
 35
(1.5%)
Moderately Selective$14,492 
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS
 26
(1.1%)
Moderately Selective$11,692 
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Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX
 6
(0.3%)
Less Selective$14,502 
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH
 9
(0.3%)
Less Selective$23,932 
Siena Heights University
Adrian, MI
 1
(0.2%)
Less Selective$18,494 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.