Field of study · CIP 11.06

Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications

Offered at 73 college programs that reported results. Here is what graduates earn and owe at each credential level, and which programs pay best.

By credential level

CredentialProgramsTypical earnings, 1 yrTypical earnings, 5 yrsTypical debt
Certificate48———
Associate25———

"Typical" is the median across programs of each program's median, counting only programs with unsuppressed data (at least three). It describes a typical program, not a national median for all graduates. Certificate figures include certificates earned at four-year colleges, often alongside a bachelor's; see degrees vs. certificates for a cleaner comparison. Source: College Scorecard field of study data.

Highest-earning certificate programs

#CollegeStateEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 5 yrsMedian debt
1American Public University SystemWV—$46,405—

Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.

Highest-earning associate programs

#CollegeStateEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 5 yrsMedian debt
1College of DuPageIL$44,502$80,163—
2Clark CollegeWA—$51,268—

Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.

Related fields

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