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 Kansas colleges that offer data processing technology degrees.

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Fort Scott Community College (FSCC)

2100 W. University Ave., Wichita, KS

About
Fort Scott Community College, located in Fort Scott, Kansas, is  a public two year institution that provides educational opportunities for residents of its service area. The school is the oldest community college in Kansas and was founded in 1919. The school maintains multiple campuses in order to better provide coverage and access to residents of the school's service area. The school also maintains multiple services and programs unrelated to academics,  including a strong intercollegiate athletic program.

Academics
Fort Scott Community College provides students with multiple programs and opportunities that allow students to choose the path that best reflect their goals. Academic transfer programs allow students to complete the first two years of a four year education, followed by transfer to a four year institution to complete the final two years and earn their bachelor's degree. Career training programs provide education in high demand fields and industries that allow students to enter the workforce as professionals. Programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a degree or certificate.

Programs offered include:

• Business Administration
• Criminal Justice
• Psychology
• Cosmetology
• Nursing

Admissions and Financial Aid
Fort Scott Community College allows any individual who is eighteen years of age or has earned a high school diploma to enroll by completing the application and paying all fees as part of the school's open enrollment policy. Students should supply transcripts and test scores, as well as participate in new student enrollment and meet with a counselor prior to registration. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships and are awarded based on need as determined by the information provided by the student in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students Enrolled in the Data Processing Technology Program

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

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

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

• Wichita, KS
  • Total Employment: 110
  • Average Hourly Rate: $22.20
  • Average Annual Salary: $46170

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