Data Processing at Tri-County Technical College

Pendleton, SC · Public · Associate Degree

a compact campus enrolling 4,960 students in Pendleton, SC.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $34,725/yr, roughly in line with the $34,993 national median for Data Processing. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

The 60.9x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. Trade programs often deliver strong ratios, and this one is a standout.

AI exposure is significant at 57% of job tasks, producing a 36% spread between best and worst-case decade earnings. The field isn't immune to disruption.

Ranked #8 out of 16 programs, Tri-County Technical College's Data Processing offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $34,725 to $51,785 shows 49% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

53 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
42
Low End
53
Score
55
High End
Earnings $34,725/yr (-1% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (43% shielded)
Job Market Large (31,300 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$567K
10.5% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
63.7x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
1 of 1
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Program Tuition (In-State)
$8,896
Out-of-state: $22,192
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$51,785
49% growth from Year 1

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Data Processing graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Computer occupations, all other $108,970 +8.2% 43%
Computer occupations, all other
$108,970
+8.2% growth 43% AI-proof

Data Processing Career Guide

What can you do with a Data Processing credential from Tri-County Technical College? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 53/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Data Processing at Tri-County Technical College?
This program scores 53/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Data Processing graduates.
Will AI affect Data Processing careers?
The 57% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — Tri-County Technical College graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →