Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications

Associate's degree · College of DuPage · Glen Ellyn, IL

CIP 11.06

$45,016Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$86,313Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

$6,371Median federal debt

20Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications at College of DuPage earn a median of $45,016 one year after completing the program. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $56,480 four years after graduating (middle half: $36,936–$77,394). Median debt is $6,371, about 14% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications graduates from College of DuPage make?

The median salary is $45,016 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $6,371.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.