Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry

CIP 52.0407 Certificate Associate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

126 total including inactive

States

Across 19 states

Graduates (2023)

1,010

Total completions

Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry is offered as a certificate and associate program at schools across 19 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are Georgia, Illinois and Texas.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$39,850

Data Entry Keyers

Job Growth

-25.9%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$4,378

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Data Entry Keyers. In-state tuition ranges from $434 to $15,584, and the work is primarily indoor with heavy physical demands — suited for hands-on learners who enjoy practical work.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 243 (24.1%)

Female: 767 (75.9%)

Degree Level Distribution

Certificate: 861 (85.2%)

Associate: 149 (14.8%)

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

Conventional

Enterprising

Realistic

organizing, systematizing, and working with data; leading, influencing, and persuading others; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

Organization
Data management
Leadership roles
Sales
Building things
Working with hands

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

✓ Organized

✓ Detail-oriented

✓ Confident

✓ Persuasive

✓ Practical

✓ Hands-on

💡 Interests

● Organization

● Data management

● Leadership roles

● Sales

● Building things

● Working with hands

⭐ Work Values

♦ Active Listening

♦ Monitoring

♦ Speaking

♦ Achievement

♦ Independence

♦ Accuracy

❓ Ask Yourself These Questions

Do you enjoy organizing, systematizing, and working with data; leading, influencing, and persuading others; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment?

Do you value active listening?

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

✓ This Career May Be Great For You If:

• Hands-on learners who enjoy practical work
• Natural leaders who enjoy persuading and influencing
• Detail-oriented individuals who value organization

⚠ Consider These Challenges:

• Those who prefer desk-based, theoretical work
• Those who avoid public speaking or sales
• Those who dislike repetitive tasks

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Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.