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 New Mexico State University - Dona Ana. Here, you’ll find out more about the major associate degree program in data processing, including such details as the number of graduates, diversity of students, and more.
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Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at NMSU Dona Ana paid an average of $228 per credit hour in 2019-2020. The average for in-state students was $82 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,962 | $5,466 |
| Fees | $198 | $198 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
Learn more about NMSU Dona Ana tuition and fees.
You may also want to consider how much in student loans you’ll need when thinking about the overall cost to attend a school. Students who received their associate degree at NMSU Dona Ana in Data Processing walked away with an average of $8,994 in student debt. That is 46% lower than the national average of $16,646.
data processing who receive their associate degree from NMSU Dona Ana make an average of $24,421 a year during the early days of their career. That is 16% lower than the national average of $29,154.
If you’re one of the many students who want the flexibility of distance learning courses, you’ll be happy to hear that NMSU Dona Ana offers online options in its data processing associate degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NMSU Dona Ana Online Learning page.
Women made up around 20.0% of the data processing students who took home an associate degree in 2019-2020. This is less than the nationwide number of 24.6%.
Racial-ethnic minority graduates* made up 76.0% of the data processing associate degrees at NMSU Dona Ana in 2019-2020. This is higher than the nationwide number of 45%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Data Processing students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Data Processing Technology | 25 |
*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.
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