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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer data processing technology degrees.

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Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Erie – Behrend College

800 Manchester Ave, Media, PA

Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Erie - Behrend College, a public institution, offers a large number of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Erie, Pennsylvania, the school offers a rural setting for students to study in. Approximately 4,400 students enroll at Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Erie - Behrend College annually.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Erie - Behrend College offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Engineering Technology
• Psychology
• Engineering

Students applying for admission are asked to submit an application, transcripts, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. The most common scores among applicants accepted to Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Erie - Behrend College are between 20 - 26 on the ACT, or 1390 - 1700 for the SAT exam. Roughly 80 percent of all students that applied were admitted at this school, with 38 percent of those accepted choosing to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay nearly $15,000 and out-of-state residents pay $22,000 annually. On-campus housing is available for students and costs approximately $5,200 each year. Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Erie - Behrend College may provide financial aid for students that are eligible as grants and loans.

Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Erie - Behrend College has several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)

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

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 360
  • Average Hourly Rate: $18.64
  • Average Annual Salary: $38770
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 420
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.00
  • Average Annual Salary: $43670
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 190
  • Average Hourly Rate: $23.52
  • Average Annual Salary: $48910

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