Data Processing

Associate's degree · Delgado Community College · New Orleans, LA

CIP 11.03

$28,515Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$45,367Median earnings 4 years after

$50,461Median earnings 5 years after

$19,000Median federal debt

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How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Data Processing at Delgado Community College earn a median of $28,515 one year after completing the program. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $51,859 four years after graduating (middle half: $33,367–$70,206). Median debt is $19,000, about 67% of first-year earnings.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Data Processing graduates from Delgado Community College make?

The median salary is $28,515 one year after graduation and $50,461 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,000.

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