MATC Data Processing Degree, Major and Program Information

A program that prepares individuals to master and use computer software programs and applications for inputting, verifying, organizing, storing, retrieving, transforming (changing, updating, and deleting), and extracting information. Includes instruction in using various operating system configurations and in types of data entry such as word processing, spreadsheets, calculators, management programs, design programs, database programs, and research programs. Find colleges offering data processing degree.

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Computer Support Specialists
Job Description
Provide technical assistance to computer system users. Answer questions or resolve computer problems for clients in person, via telephone or from remote location. May provide assistance concerning the use of computer hardware and software, including printing, installation, word processing, electronic mail, and operating systems. Read more about computer support specialists in our career profile section.
Salary and Wages
Madison, WI
- Total Employment: 1,520
- Average Annual Salary: $45,050
- Average Hourly Rate: $21.66
Projections
- Total Employment (2008): 565,700
- Total Employment Projected (2018): 643,700
- Percent Job Growth: 78.00%
Computer Operators
Job Description
Monitor and control electronic computer and peripheral electronic data processing equipment to process business, scientific, engineering, and other data according to operating instructions. May enter commands at a computer terminal and set controls on computer and peripheral devices. Monitor and respond to operating and error messages. Read more about computer operators in our career profile section.
Salary and Wages
Madison, WI
- Total Employment: 230
- Average Annual Salary: $40,900
- Average Hourly Rate: $19.66
Projections
- Total Employment (2008): 110,000
- Total Employment Projected (2018): 89,500
- Percent Job Growth: -20.5%
Numerical Tool and Process Control Programmers
Job Description
Develop programs to control machining or processing of parts by automatic machine tools, equipment, or systems. Read more about numerical tool & process control programmers in our career profile section.
Projections
- Total Employment (2008): 16,800
- Total Employment Projected (2018): 14,200
- Percent Job Growth: -2.6%