The Data Entry Applications major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU™ to find programs that match your goals.
Within Specialty, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Specialty, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry ≈ 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Data Entry Keyers SOC: 43-9021 Occupation: Data Entry Keyers | $39,850 | 135,280 | N/A | N/A |
Word Processors and Typists SOC: 43-9022 Occupation: Word Processors and Typists | $47,850 | 36,030 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) • Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $39,850 | 135,280 |
| 2023 | $37,790 | 154,230 |
| 2022 | $36,190 | 157,380 |
| 2021 | $35,630 | 147,170 |
| 2020 | $34,440 | 151,520 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $47,850 | 36,030 |
| 2023 | $46,450 | 37,200 |
| 2022 | $44,330 | 41,990 |
| 2021 | $44,030 | 41,930 |
| 2020 | $41,050 | 42,920 |