Data Processing
Associate's degree · Tri-County Technical College · Pendleton, SC
$34,725Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$52,237Median earnings 4 years after
$51,785Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
18Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Data Processing at Tri-County Technical College earn a median of $34,725 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).
Data Processing (Associate's degree) at other South Carolina schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Midlands Technical College West Columbia | $40,012 | $10,250 |
| Spartanburg Community College Spartanburg | $39,702 | — |
| Greenville Technical College Greenville | $39,062 | $20,794 |
| Horry-Georgetown Technical College Conway | $38,825 | $12,452 |
| York Technical College Rock Hill | $25,617 | $10,250 |
Other programs at Tri-County Technical College
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$51,891 - Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherAssociate's degree
$51,330 - Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsUndergraduate certificate
$49,100 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate's degree
$38,336 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsAssociate's degree
$35,726 - Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's degree
$33,738 - Business Operations Support and Assistant ServicesAssociate's degree
$28,319 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's degree
$22,578 - Engineering Technologies/Technicians, GeneralAssociate's degree
$64,535 - Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsAssociate's degree
$38,103 - Accounting and Related ServicesAssociate's degree
$30,565
Frequently asked questions
How much do Data Processing graduates from Tri-County Technical College make?
The median salary is $34,725 one year after graduation and $51,785 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.