Data Processing Technology Degree

The expansive Data Processing Technology (DP) field of study is focused on prudent measures to manipulate, store, and retrieve data and the associated equipment. This goal can be accomplished by a variety of means that include applications, spreadsheets, research, and design software. Get more details below including other Texas colleges that offer data processing technology degrees.

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Cedar Valley College

3939 Valley View Ln, Farmers Branch, TX

Cedar Valley College is part of the Dallas County of Community Colleges in Dallas, Texas. CVC offers several degrees and certificate programs, which includes technical disciplines, like automotive technology and office technology just to name a few. Their veterans program for military personnel is also well known throughout the Dallas area. CVC’s academic programs span across many diverse areas of study; such as Anthropology, Drama, Humanities and Sociology.

CVC’s continuing education program also includes workforce development for students or the working class wishing to upgrade for better job opportunities. Cedar Valley College provides new and returning students with several student resources that are designed to assist students with the ins and outs of every day college life. This includes a health center and free “drop-in” tutoring services. CVC has plenty of student clubs and organizations, accompanied with a great social scene – there is always something to do at CVC.

Incredibly affordable, CVC’s tuition starts at $52 per credit unit for Dallas County residents, $97 per credit unit for out of district students, and out of state residents pay $153. Financial Aid is readily available at CVC, along with several potential student scholarship opportunities, grants and loans.

Cedar Valley College provides all the necessities students are looking for when it comes to quality learning. The college also has an impressive athletics department that includes Baseball, Soccer, Basketball and Volley Ball. Applying to CVC is easy and you can follow the simple steps by visiting the CVC admissions page on their website.

Students Enrolled in the Data Processing Technology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Cedar Valley College has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Web Administrators

Description

Manage web environment design, deployment, development and maintenance activities. Perform testing and quality assurance of web sites and web applications.

Computer Operators

Description

Monitor and control electronic computer and peripheral electronic data processing equipment to process business, scientific, engineering, and other data according to operating instructions. Monitor and respond to operating and error messages. May enter commands at a computer terminal and set controls on computer and peripheral devices.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, computer operators employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -19.0% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.04
  • Average Annual Salary: $43770
• Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 320
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.71
  • Average Annual Salary: $45150

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).