by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is Data Processing Technology. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Data Processing is a major offered under the computer and information sciences program of study at American Public University System. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the associate degree program in data processing, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, whether or not the degree is offered online, and more.
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Part-time undergraduates at American Military University paid an average of $285 per credit hour in 2019-2020. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,840 | $6,840 |
| Fees | $520 | $520 |
Learn more about American Military University tuition and fees.
One factor in determining the overall cost in a degree is to consider how much in student loans you’ll have to take out. Students who received their associate degree at American Military University in Data Processing walked away with an average of $22,168 in student debt. That is 33% higher than the national average of $16,646.
data processing who receive their associate degree from American Military University make an average of $46,478 a year during the early days of their career. That is 59% higher than the national average of $29,154.
If you’re interested in online learning, you’re in luck. American Military University does offer online classes in its data processing associate degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the American Military University Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their associate degree in data processing in 2019-2020, 29.0% of them were women. This is higher than the nationwide number of 24.6%.
Of those graduates who received an associate degree in data processing at American Military University in 2019-2020, 40.6% were racial-ethnic minorities*. This is lower than the nationwide number of 45%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 |
| White | 36 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 6 |
Data Processing students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Data Processing Technology | 69 |
You may also be interested in one of these majors related to data processing.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Software & Applications | 18 |
| Information Technology | 17 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
