by our College Data Analytics TeamData Entry is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their data entry programs.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 14 schools to find the best for data entry students.
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The data entry program you select can have a big impact on your future. That is why we built our Best Data Entry Schools rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall data entry education, regardless of degree level.
College Of Dupage tops our 2027 ranking of the best data entry schools. College Of Dupage is a very large public school located in the suburb of Glen Ellyn. About 26 data entry degrees were awarded at College Of Dupage in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, data entry degree recipients from College Of Dupage generally make around $45,016. Students borrow a median of $8,690 to complete this degree. Read more about the data entry program at College Of Dupage
A rank of #2 makes Bellevue College one of the top schools for data entry. Set in the city of Bellevue, Bellevue College is a large public institution. About 12 data entry degrees were awarded at Bellevue College in the most recent year. Graduates of the data entry program make about $48,416 in their early career. Bellevue College graduates carry a median of $18,839 in student loans. Read more about the data entry program at Bellevue College
Students looking for a strong data entry program will find one at Elgin Community College, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Elgin, Elgin Community College is a large public institution. About 18 data entry degrees were awarded at Elgin Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, data entry degree recipients from Elgin Community College generally make around $43,975. Students borrow a median of $7,727 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in data entry from Elgin Community College
Students looking for a strong data entry program will find one at Diablo Valley College, which ranked #4. Located in the suburb of Pleasant Hill, Diablo Valley College is a very large public university. Diablo Valley College awarded about 70 data entry degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their data entry degree from Diablo Valley College earn around $27,813 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,205. See the full data entry program report for Diablo Valley College
Students looking for a strong data entry program will find one at Waubonsee Community College, which ranked #5. This large public university is located in the rural area of Sugar Grove. About 12 data entry degrees were awarded at Waubonsee Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the data entry program make about $39,659 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,939. See the full data entry program report for Waubonsee Community College
Mchenry County College landed the #6 spot for data entry this year. Set in the rural area of Crystal Lake, Mchenry County College is a large public institution. There were roughly 12 data entry students who graduated with this degree at Mchenry County College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the data entry program make about $24,177 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $7,440 to complete this degree. Get the full data entry details for Mchenry County College
Santa Monica College earned the #7 position for data entry this year. Set in the city of Santa Monica, Santa Monica College is a very large public institution. Roughly 81% of students complete a degree within six years here. Santa Monica College awarded about 21 data entry degrees in the most recent data year. See the full data entry program report for Santa Monica College
Central Lakes College Brainerd ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best data entry schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Brainerd. About 11 data entry degrees were awarded at Central Lakes College Brainerd in the most recent year. Data Entry graduates of Central Lakes College Brainerd earn a median of $44,264 early in their careers. Central Lakes College Brainerd graduates carry a median of $14,479 in student loans. See the full data entry program report for Central Lakes College Brainerd
Irvine Valley College landed the #9 spot for data entry this year. Set in the city of Irvine, Irvine Valley College is a large public institution. There were roughly 23 data entry students who graduated with this degree at Irvine Valley College in the most recent data year. Irvine Valley College graduates carry a median of $6,672 in student loans. Get the full data entry details for Irvine Valley College
American Public University System came in at #10 for data entry this year. Set in the town of Charles Town, American Public University System is a very large private for-profit institution. About 47% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 17 data entry students who graduated with this degree at American Public University System in the most recent data year. Students who receive their data entry degree from American Public University System earn around $57,404 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,438 to complete this degree. See the full data entry program report for American Public University System
Cerritos College came in at #11 for data entry this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Norwalk. Cerritos College awarded about 36 data entry degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their data entry degree from Cerritos College earn around $29,495 in the first couple years of their career. Cerritos College graduates carry a median of $11,306 in student loans. See the full data entry program report for Cerritos College
Coastline Community College earned the #12 position for data entry this year. This large public university is located in the city of Fountain Valley. There were roughly 10 data entry students who graduated with this degree at Coastline Community College in the most recent data year. See the full data entry program report for Coastline Community College
West Hills College Lemoore earned the #13 position for data entry this year. West Hills College Lemoore is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Lemoore. About 18 data entry degrees were awarded at West Hills College Lemoore in the most recent year. Students who receive their data entry degree from West Hills College Lemoore earn around $40,499 in the first couple years of their career. West Hills College Lemoore graduates carry a median of $9,687 in student loans. Read more about the data entry program at West Hills College Lemoore
Mclennan Community College came in at #14 for data entry this year. Set in the city of Waco, Mclennan Community College is a large public institution. Mclennan Community College awarded about 19 data entry degrees in the most recent data year. Data Entry graduates of Mclennan Community College earn a median of $40,499 early in their careers. Mclennan Community College graduates carry a median of $11,598 in student loans. More information about a degree in data entry from Mclennan Community College
View the Best Data Entry Schools for a specific region near you.
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| Far Western US |
| Great Lakes |
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| Major | Annual Graduates |
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| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General | 280 |
| Word Processing | 25 |
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This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 14 schools evaluated.
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