Data Processing & Data Processing Technology

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Total Degrees
Awarded in 2024

2,131

growing 10.6%

Median In-State
Public Tuition

$5,875

growing 5.97%

Median Out-of-State
Private Tuition

$40,170

growing 2.27%

Average Wage

$127,976

growing 2.8%

People in Workforce

2.58M

growing 5.97%

Average Employee Age

40.6

declining 0.227%

About

In 2024, the locations with the highest concentration of Data Processing & Data Processing Technology degree recipients are Boston, MA, Dallas, TX, and New York, NY. In 2024, the locations with a relatively high number of Data Processing & Data Processing Technology degree recipients are Southern Shops, SC, Beaufort, SC, and Sandersville, GA. The most common degree awarded to students studying Data Processing & Data Processing Technology is a associates degree.

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Institutions

Information about the types of higher education institutions that grant degrees in Data Processing & Data Processing Technology and the types of students that study this field. Boston University awards the most degrees in Data Processing & Data Processing Technology in the US, but Spartanburg Community College and South Georgia Technical College have the highest percentage of degrees awarded in Data Processing & Data Processing Technology.

Tuition costs for Data Processing & Data Processing Technology majors are, on average, $5,875 for in-state public colleges, and $40,170 for out of state private colleges.

The most common sector, by number of institutions, that offers Data Processing & Data Processing Technology programs are Public, 2-year institutions (79 total). The most common sector, by number of degrees awarded, is Public, 2-year (1,222 completions).

Institutions

Institution with the Most Degrees Awarded in Data Processing & Data Processing Technology (2024)

Boston University
201 degrees awarded
Dallas College
190 degrees awarded
Trident Technical College
114 degrees awarded

The most common sector, by number of degrees awarded in Data Processing & Data Processing Technology, is Public, 2-year (1,222 completions in 2024).

The following chart shows the share of universities that offer Data Processing & Data Processing Technology programs, by the total number of completions, colored and grouped by their sector.

Tuition Costs for Common Institutions

$5,875

Median In-State Public

$40,170

Median Out of State Private

Boston University has the most Data Processing & Data Processing Technology degree recipients, with 201 degrees awarded in 2024.

The following bar chart shows the state tuition for the top 5 institutions with the most degrees awarded in Data Processing & Data Processing Technology.

Specialized Colleges

Highest Concentration Institution

Spartanburg Community College
6.28%
South Georgia Technical College
6.16%
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
5.13%

Out of all institutions that offer Data Processing & Data Processing Technology programs and have at least 5 graduates in those programs, Spartanburg Community College has the highest percentage of degrees awarded in Data Processing & Data Processing Technology, with 6.28%.

Degrees Awarded by County

Counties with the Most Degrees Awarded in Data Processing & Data Processing Technology

Suffolk County, MA
201 degrees awarded
Dallas County, TX
190 degrees awarded
Charleston County, SC
114 degrees awarded

This map shows the counties in the United States colored by the highest number of degrees awarded in Data Processing & Data Processing Technology by year.

Employment

Information on the businesses and industries that employ Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services graduates and on wages and locations for those in the field.

The average salary for Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services majors is $127,976 and the most common occupations are Software developers, Computer occupations, all other, and Computer & information systems managers.

The industry that employs the most Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services majors is Computer Systems Design, though the highest paying industry, by average wage, is Internet publishing, broadcasting & web search portals.

Yearly Income for Common Jobs

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$127,976

Average Wage in Workforce

± $1,699

2.8%

1 Year Growth

± 1.85%

This chart shows the average annual salaries of the most common occupations for Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services majors.

Highest Paying Locations

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Highest Paying Pumas

This map shows the public use micro areas (PUMAs) in the United States colored by the average salary of Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services majors.

Note that the census collects information tied to where people live, not where they work. It is possible that Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services majors live and work in the same place, but it is also possible that they live and work in two different places.

Most Common

The closest comparable data for the 6 Digit Course Data Processing & Data Processing Technology is from the 2 Digit Course Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services.

The most common occupations for Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services majors, by number of employees, are Software developers, Computer occupations, all other, and Computer & information systems managers.

Most Specialized

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Compared to other majors, there are an unusually high number of Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services majors working as Computer & information research scientists, Software developers, applications & systems software, and Computer programmers (Legacy).

Highest Paid

The closest comparable data for the 6 Digit Course Data Processing & Data Processing Technology is from the 2 Digit Course Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services.

The highest paid occupations by median income for Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services majors are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Derrick, rotary drill, & service unit operators, & roustabouts, oil, gas, & mining.

Occupations by Share

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2.58M

2024 Workforce

± 39,121

5.97%

1 Year Growth

± 2.05%

The number of Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services graduates in the workforce has been growing at a rate of 5.97%, from 2.44M in 2023 to 2.58M in 2024.

The largest single share of Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services graduates go on to work as Software developers (24.3%). This chart shows the various jobs filled by those with a major in Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services by share of the total number of graduates.

Most Common

The closest comparable data for the 6 Digit Course Data Processing & Data Processing Technology is from the 2 Digit Course Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services.

The most common industries that employ Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services majors, by number of employees, are Computer Systems Design, Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges, and Management, scientific & technical consulting services.

Highest Paid

The closest comparable data for the 6 Digit Course Data Processing & Data Processing Technology is from the 2 Digit Course Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services.

The highest paying industries of Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services majors, by average wage, are Internet publishing, broadcasting & web search portals, Broadcasting & content providers, and Pottery, ceramics, & plumbing fixture manufacturing .

Industries by Share

The closest comparable data for the 6 Digit Course Data Processing & Data Processing Technology is from the 2 Digit Course Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services.

2.58M

2024 Workforce

± 39,121

5.97%

1 Year Growth

± 2.05%

The number of Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services graduates in the workforce has been growing at a rate of 5.97%, from 2.44M in 2023 to 2.58M in 2024.

The industry which employs the most Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services graduates by share is Computer Systems Design, followed by Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges. This visualization shows the industries that hire those who major in Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services.

Specialty Locations

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PUMAS with a relatively high number of Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services majors

This map shows the public use micro areas (PUMAs) in the United States where there are a relatively high population of Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services majors.

Diversity

Demographic information for those who earn a degree in Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services in the United States.

The average age of a person in the workforce with a degree in Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services is 40.6.

The most common degree type these workers hold is a Associates Degree. Male employees are more likely to hold Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services degrees, and White students are the most common race/ethnicty group awarded degrees in Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (788 students).

Workforce Age

The closest comparable data for the 6 Digit Course Data Processing & Data Processing Technology is from the 2 Digit Course Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services.

40.6

Average Age in 2024

± 0.179 Years

0.227%

1 Year Change

± 0.63%

This chart shows distribution of ages for employees with a degree in Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services. The most common ages of employees with this major are 41 and 40 years old, which represent 3.12% and 3.11% of the population, respectively.

Degrees Awarded

The most common degree types awarded to students graduating in Data Processing & Data Processing Technology are Associates Degree, Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years, and Masters Degree.

Workforce Degrees

The closest comparable data for the 6 Digit Course Data Processing & Data Processing Technology is from the 2 Digit Course Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services.

The most common degree types held by the working population in Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services are Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree, and Doctorate degree.

Sex Imbalance for Common Institutions

Male (65.9%)

Most Common Sex with a Degree in this Field

This chart shows the granted degrees by sex at the 5 institutions that graduate the most students in Data Processing & Data Processing Technology.

Race & Ethnicity by Degrees Awarded

Degrees

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
788 degrees awarded in 2024
Black or African American
389 degrees awarded in 2024
Hispanic or Latino
364 degrees awarded in 2024

This chart shows the number of degrees awarded in Data Processing & Data Processing Technology for each race & ethnicity.

In 2024, White students earned the largest share of the degrees with this major.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Degrees

Most Common Race/Ethnicity and Sex Combination

White Male
294 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
100 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
98 degrees awarded

This chart illustrates the differences by sex for each race & ethnicity of Associates Degree recipients in Data Processing & Data Processing Technology.

White Male students, who earn most of the degrees in this field, are the most common combination of race/ethnicity and sex.

Global Diversity

The closest comparable data for the 6 Digit Course Data Processing & Data Processing Technology is from the 2 Digit Course Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services.

Most Common Countries of Origin

India
290,061 degree recipients
China
75,149 degree recipients
Philippines
29,060 degree recipients

High Relative Number of Students

India
4.94 times more than expected
Libya
2.92 times more than expected
Saudi Arabia
2.45 times more than expected

There are a relatively high number of people that were born in India that hold Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services degrees (4.94 times more than expected), and the most common country of origin by total numbers for non-US students earning a degree in this field is India (290,061 degree recipients).

Skills

Data on the critical and distinctive skills necessary for those working in the Data Processing & Data Processing Technology field from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Data Processing & Data Processing Technology majors need many skills, but most especially Reading Comprehension. The revealed comparative advantage (RCA) shows that Data Processing & Data Processing Technology majors need more than the average amount of Installation, Repairing, and Equipment Selection.

These two visualizations, one a radial chart and one a bar chart, show the same information, a rating of how necessary the following skills are for Data Processing & Data Processing Technology majors. Toggle between "value" and "RCA" to see the absolute rating of that skill (value) and the revealed comparative advantage (RCA), or how much greater or lesser that skill's rating is than the average. The longer the bar or the closer the line comes to the circumference of the circle, the more important that skill is. The importance of Installation is very distinctive for majors, but the Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking, and Active Listening are the three most important skills for people in the field.