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Major Overview for Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician

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 9 U.S. Colleges with the highest percentage of Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Central Baptist College
Conway, AR
 5
(7.7%)
 $9,650 
Arkansas State University-Main Campus
State University, AR
 27
(2.0%)
Less Selective$14,290 
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO
 12
(1.5%)
Less Selective$12,444 
Utah Valley University
Orem, UT
 19
(1.2%)
Open Admissions$11,514 
Indiana University-Purdue University-Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN
 12
(1.2%)
Less Selective$13,990 
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS
 27
(1.2%)
Moderately Selective$12,746 
University of Arkansas Main Campus
Fayetteville, AR
 25
(1.1%)
Moderately Selective$13,888 
Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX
 3
(0.2%)
Less Selective$14,862 
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH
 4
(0.1%)
Less Selective$22,419 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.


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