by our College Data Analytics TeamData Entry is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 56 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for data entry students pursuing a degree.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall data entry education in the Far Western Region.
Our analysis ranked Diablo Valley College the best school in the country for a degree in data entry. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Pleasant Hill. Diablo Valley College awarded about 45 data entry degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the data entry program make about $27,813 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $9,205 to complete this degree. See the full data entry program report for Diablo Valley College
Students looking for a strong data entry program will find one at Bellevue College, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Bellevue, Bellevue College is a large public university. Bellevue College awarded about 10 data entry degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the data entry program make about $48,416 in their early career. Bellevue College graduates carry a median of $18,839 in student loans. More information about a degree in data entry from Bellevue College
Lake Washington Institute Of Technology is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in data entry, landing the #3 spot this year. Lake Washington Institute Of Technology is a mid-sized public school located in the suburb of Kirkland. Lake Washington Institute Of Technology awarded about 33 data entry degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their data entry degree from Lake Washington Institute Of Technology earn around $60,000 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,695. Read more about the data entry program at Lake Washington Institute Of Technology
A rank of #4 makes Irvine Valley College one of the top schools for data entry. This large public university is located in the city of Irvine. Irvine Valley College awarded about 31 data entry degrees in the most recent data year. Students borrow a median of $6,672 to complete this degree. Get the full data entry details for Irvine Valley College
Cerritos College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in data entry, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Norwalk, Cerritos College is a very large public university. There were roughly 28 data entry students who graduated with this degree at Cerritos College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their data entry degree from Cerritos College earn around $29,495 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,306. Read more about the data entry program at Cerritos College
Coastline Community College placed #6 among the best data entry schools. Coastline Community College is a large public school located in the city of Fountain Valley. Coastline Community College awarded about 20 data entry degrees in the most recent data year. See the full data entry program report for Coastline Community College
Sacramento City College placed #7 among the best data entry schools. Sacramento City College is a very large public school located in the city of Sacramento. There were roughly 14 data entry students who graduated with this degree at Sacramento City College in the most recent data year. Data Entry graduates of Sacramento City College earn a median of $46,522 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $13,180 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in data entry from Sacramento City College
West Hills College Lemoore placed #8 among the best data entry schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the rural area of Lemoore. About 19 data entry degrees were awarded at West Hills College Lemoore in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, data entry degree recipients from West Hills College Lemoore generally make around $40,499. Students borrow a median of $9,687 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in data entry from West Hills College Lemoore
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 56 schools evaluated.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
