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Bachelor's-12% vs national median43 grads tracked

Data Processing at University of Central Missouri

Ranked 3rd of 3 bachelor's programs in Data Processing by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$49,171
middle 50%: $38,967 – $60,775
Median · 5 years out
$69,154
middle 50%: $48,487 – $89,458
Median · 10 years out
$82,300
middle 50%: $53,578 – $107,512

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Data Processing (bachelor's) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of University of Central Missouri's bachelor's program in Data Processing earn a median $49,171 one year after graduating, rising to $82,300 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 12% below the national median of $78,948 for this field, ranking 3rd of 3 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

Drag the sliders — payback uses this program's actual salary curve.

Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
6 yrs
≈ $6,825 total interest

Same major at other universities

Utah Valley University
$111,405 · 5 yrs out
University of Cincinnati
$78,948 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at University of Central Missouri

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$110,672 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$100,565 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Master's)
$100,331 · 5 yrs out
Construction Management (Bachelor's)
$87,964 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$86,140 · 5 yrs out
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (Bachelor's)
$83,907 · 5 yrs out
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$83,310 · 5 yrs out
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General (Bachelor's)
$82,831 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$82,440 · 5 yrs out
Transportation and Materials Moving (Master's)
$80,947 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$80,441 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$79,021 · 5 yrs out

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