Is the cost of this degree worth the salary it leads to?

After graduation, data processing graduates typically earn high salaries compared to the national average. Top earners make $125,892, while the bottom 20% make closer to $38,975. The median grad salary is $70,047.

Data Processing graduate salaries over time

This chart maps the average workforce wage by years of experience:

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