by our College Data Analytics Team
When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Data Processing Schools For Those Getting Aid” ranking is part of that endeavor.
In 2020-2021, 1,955 people earned their degree in data processing, making the major the 225th most popular in the United States. In 2019-2020, data processing graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $36,777 and had an average of $18,195 in loans still to pay off.
This year’s “Best Value Data Processing Schools For Those Getting Aid” ranking looked at 26 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in data processing. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent data processing programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.
When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the data processing program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we’ve developed a number of rankings, including this “Best Value Data Processing Schools For Those Getting Aid” list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Data Processing Schools For Those Getting Aid.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend El Centro College. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Data Processing Schools For Those Getting Aid. El Centro College is a large public school situated in Dallas, Texas. It awarded 218 ’s data processing degrees in 2020-2021.
El Centro College also took the #6 spot in our “Best Data Processing Schools” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for El Centro College is $4,739 for data processing students with aid.
Out of the 26 schools in the Best Value Data Processing Schools For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, West Georgia Technical College landed the #2 spot on the list. This medium-sized school is located in Waco, Georgia, and it awarded 16 ’s data processing degrees in 2020-2021.
West Georgia Technical College also made our “Best Data Processing Schools” list, coming in at #10. The estimated yearly cost for West Georgia Technical College is $1,731 for data processing students with aid.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Athens Technical College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Data Processing Schools For Those Getting Aid list. Athens, Georgia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s data processing degrees to 24 students in 2020-2021.
Athens Technical College also made our “Best Data Processing Schools” list, coming in at #7. It costs about $4,759 for data processing students with aid per year to attend Athens Technical College.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Bellevue College. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Data Processing Schools For Those Getting Aid. Bellevue College is located in Bellevue, Washington and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 26 ’s data processing degrees to qualified students.
BC also made our “Best Data Processing Schools” list, coming in at #5. It costs about $8,343 for Data Processing students with aid per year to attend Bellevue College.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend American Public University System. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Data Processing Schools For Those Getting Aid list. American Public University System is a private for-profit institution located in Charles Town, West Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 44 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at American Military University, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Data Processing Schools” ranking. It costs about $10,563 for Data Processing students with aid per year to attend American Military University.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 98%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
University of Nevada - Las Vegas ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Data Processing Schools For Those Getting Aid list. UNLV is a large public school situated in Las Vegas, Nevada. It awarded 59 ’s data processing degrees in 2020-2021.
UNLV also took the #4 spot in our “Best Data Processing Schools” ranking. It costs about $10,993 for data processing students with aid per year to attend University of Nevada - Las Vegas.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
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Midlands Technical College landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Best Value Data Processing Schools For Those Getting Aid ranking. Midlands Technical College is located in West Columbia, South Carolina and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 25 ’s data processing degrees to qualified students.
In addition to being on our data processing students with aid list, MTC has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Data Processing Schools” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Midlands Technical College is $5,540 for data processing students with aid.
Augusta Technical College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Data Processing Schools For Those Getting Aid list. This small school is located in Augusta, Georgia, and it awarded 10 ’s data processing degrees in 2020-2021.
Augusta Technical College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Data Processing Schools” list. The yearly cost to attend Augusta Technical College is $9,345 for Data Processing students with aid.
Spartanburg Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Data Processing Schools For Those Getting Aid ranking. Spartanburg Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Spartanburg, South Carolina. It awarded 27 ’s data processing degrees in 2020-2021.
Spartanburg Community College also took the #18 spot in our “Best Data Processing Schools” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Spartanburg Community College is $3,177 for data processing students with aid.
Greenville Technical College did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Data Processing Schools For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #10. GTC is located in Greenville, South Carolina and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 42 ’s data processing degrees to qualified students.
GTC also took the #11 spot in our “Best Data Processing Schools” ranking. The yearly cost to attend GTC is $7,225 for data processing students with aid.
York Technical College did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Data Processing Schools For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #11. York Technical College is a small school located in Rock Hill, South Carolina that handed out 59 ’s data processing degrees in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our data processing students with aid list, York Technical College has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Data Processing Schools” ranking. The yearly cost to attend York Technical College is $7,031 for data processing students with aid.
With a ranking of #12, Georgia Piedmont Technical College did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Data Processing Schools For Those Getting Aid list. Georgia Piedmont Technical College is a small school located in Clarkston, Georgia that handed out 19 ’s data processing degrees in 2020-2021.
Georgia Piedmont Technical College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #17 on our “Best Data Processing Schools” list. The estimated yearly cost for Georgia Piedmont Technical College is $3,708 for Data Processing students with aid.
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With a ranking of #13, Central Carolina Technical College did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Data Processing Schools For Those Getting Aid list. Central Carolina Technical College is a small public school situated in Sumter, South Carolina. It awarded 24 ’s data processing degrees in 2020-2021.
Central Carolina also took the #21 spot in our “Best Data Processing Schools” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Central Carolina is $4,996 for Data Processing students with aid.
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Horry-Georgetown Technical College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Data Processing Schools For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Conway, South Carolina, this medium-sized public school awarded 28 diplomas to qualified ’s data processing students in 2020-2021.
Horry-Georgetown Technical College also took the #25 spot in our “Best Data Processing Schools” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Horry-Georgetown Technical College is $3,803 for data processing students with aid.
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Piedmont Technical College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Data Processing Schools For Those Getting Aid ranking. Piedmont Technical College is a small school located in Greenwood, South Carolina that handed out 36 ’s data processing degrees in 2020-2021.
Piedmont Technical College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #19 on our “Best Data Processing Schools” list. The yearly cost to attend Piedmont Technical College is $13,160 for data processing students with aid.
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Arkansas State University - Main Campus came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Data Processing Schools For Those Getting Aid ranking. Arkansas State University - Main Campus is a fairly large school located in Jonesboro, Arkansas that handed out 18 ’s data processing degrees in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our data processing students with aid list, A-State has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best Data Processing Schools” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Arkansas State University - Main Campus is $14,189 for data processing students with aid.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
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With a ranking of #17, Columbia Basin College did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Data Processing Schools For Those Getting Aid list. Pasco, Washington is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s data processing degrees to 3 students in 2020-2021.
CBC also took the #23 spot in our “Best Data Processing Schools” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for CBC is $9,805 for data processing students with aid.
Delgado Community College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Data Processing Schools For Those Getting Aid ranking. This fairly large school is located in New Orleans, Louisiana, and it awarded 37 ’s data processing degrees in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our data processing students with aid list, Delgado Community College has also earned the #24 rank in our “Best Data Processing Schools” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Delgado Community College is $8,311 for Data Processing students with aid.
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Miami University - Hamilton landed the #19 spot on the 2023 Best Value Data Processing Schools For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Hamilton, Ohio, this small public school handed out 13 degrees to qualified ’s data processing students in 2020-2021.
Miami University - Hamilton also took the #22 spot in our “Best Data Processing Schools” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Miami University - Hamilton is $13,163 for data processing students with aid.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
University of Southern Mississippi came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Data Processing Schools For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, this fairly large public school handed out 29 degrees to qualified ’s data processing students in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our data processing students with aid list, Southern Miss has also earned the #20 rank in our “Best Data Processing Schools” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Southern Miss is $14,032 for Data Processing students with aid.
Capella University landed the #21 spot on the 2023 Best Value Data Processing Schools For Those Getting Aid ranking. Capella University is a large school located in Minneapolis, Minnesota that handed out 14 ’s data processing degrees in 2020-2021.
Capella University also made our “Best Data Processing Schools” list, coming in at #16. It costs about $16,545 for Data Processing students with aid per year to attend Capella University.
With a ranking of #22, Miami University - Middletown did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Data Processing Schools For Those Getting Aid list. Miami University - Middletown is located in Middletown, Ohio and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 3 ’s data processing degrees to qualified students.
The estimated yearly cost for Miami University - Middletown is $11,970 for data processing students with aid.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
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Boston University did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Data Processing Schools For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #23. Boston, Massachusetts is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s data processing degrees to 36 students in 2020-2021.
Boston U also took the #3 spot in our “Best Data Processing Schools” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Boston U is $30,395 for Data Processing students with aid.
The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 92%.
With a ranking of #24, University of Dubuque did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Data Processing Schools For Those Getting Aid list. University of Dubuque is a private not-for-profit institution located in Dubuque, Iowa. The school has a small population, and it awarded 3 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our data processing students with aid list, UD has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Data Processing Schools” ranking. It costs about $27,592 for Data Processing students with aid per year to attend UD.
University of San Francisco did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Data Processing Schools For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #25. University of San Francisco is located in San Francisco, California and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 98 ’s data processing degrees to qualified students.
In addition to being on our data processing students with aid list, USFCA has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Data Processing Schools” ranking. The yearly cost to attend USFCA is $40,053 for Data Processing students with aid.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
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