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Bachelor's+41% vs national median47 grads tracked

Data Processing at Utah Valley University

Ranked 1st of 3 bachelor's programs in Data Processing by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$61,036
middle 50%: $49,513 – $81,357
Median · 5 years out
$111,405
middle 50%: $84,610 – $135,613
Median · 10 years out
$150,302
middle 50%: $111,125 – $183,858

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 Utah Valley University's bachelor's program in Data Processing earn a median $61,036 one year after graduating, rising to $150,302 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 41% above the national median of $78,948 for this field, ranking 1st 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
4.3 yrs
≈ $4,908 total interest

Same major at other universities

University of Cincinnati
$78,948 · 5 yrs out
University of Central Missouri
$69,154 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Utah Valley University

Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$120,580 · 5 yrs out
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's)
$109,817 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$109,603 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Bachelor's)
$106,212 · 5 yrs out
Transportation and Materials Moving (Bachelor's)
$100,279 · 5 yrs out
Air Transportation (Bachelor's)
$100,279 · 5 yrs out
Information Science/Studies (Bachelor's)
$97,664 · 5 yrs out
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications (Bachelor's)
$97,664 · 5 yrs out
Transportation and Materials Moving (Associate)
$95,590 · 5 yrs out
Air Transportation (Associate)
$95,590 · 5 yrs out
Construction Trades (Bachelor's)
$93,733 · 5 yrs out
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection (Bachelor's)
$93,733 · 5 yrs out

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