Data Processing Technology/Technician. An instructional program that prepares individuals to use and operate computers and associated software packages to perform a variety of tasks, including text processing, number processing, graphics, and data base management.
| Occupation | Employment Average | Wage | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Estimated | 2010 Projected |
Annual Avg Openings |
Long-term Outlook |
Mean | Entry | Experienced | |
| Computer Support Specialists | 11,020 | 19,280 | 873 | Outstanding | $19.44 | $11.97 | $23.17 |
| Computer Specialists, All Other | suppressed | $27.37 | $14.08 | $34.02 | |||
| Computer Operators | 4,340 | 3,310 | 78 | Fair | $14.21 | $9.50 | $16.57 |
| Numerical Tool and Process Control Programmers | 490 | 550 | 23 | Good | $18.93 | $12.29 | $22.26 |
North Central Missouri College
1301 Main St
Trenton, MO. 64683-1824
Phone: (660) 359-3948
www.ncmc.cc.mo.us/
Springfield College
1010 West Sunshine
Springfield, MO. 65807
Phone: (417) 864-7220
Texas County Technical Institute
6915 South Highway 63
Houston, MO. 65483
Phone: (417) 967-5466
University of Missouri (Rolla)
206 Parker Hall
Rolla, MO. 65409-0001
Phone: (573) 341-4138
www.umr.edu/
Washington University
1 Brookings Dr
Saint Louis, MO. 63130-4899
Phone: (314) 935-7604
* Data Provided by Missouri Occupational Information Coordinating Committee (MOICC)