Data Entry & Applications at Bellevue College

Bellevue, WA · Public · Certificate · Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications

serving 6,901 students in Bellevue, WA.

Program Analysis

Bellevue College's Data Entry & Applications program produces graduates earning $48,416/yr — within striking distance of the $46,716 national average for this trade.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 117.7x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Data Entry & Applications programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Data Entry & Applications's career paths, with 82% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 9% gap from the optimistic case.

This program is one of 2 schools offering Data Entry & Applications in our dataset — a specialized trade with limited comparison points.

There are 3 registered apprenticeship pathways mapped to Data Entry & Applications, including Information Management (Word Processing) (Military Only) (median $47,850/yr). Apprenticeships offer an alternative route that combines paid work with structured training.

45 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
45
Low End
45
Score
49
High End
Earnings $48,416/yr (4% vs median)
AI-Proof Exposed (18% shielded)
Job Market Medium (11,700 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$555K
3.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
128.9x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
0 of 2
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)
$4,305
Out-of-state: $10,183

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Data Entry & Applications graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Word processors and typists $47,850 -36.1% 26%
Data entry keyers $39,850 -25.9% 11%
Word processors and typists
$47,850
-36.1% growth 26% AI-proof
Data entry keyers
$39,850
-25.9% growth 11% AI-proof

Data Entry & Applications Career Guide

What can you do with a Data Entry & Applications credential from Bellevue College? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 45/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Data Entry & Applications at Bellevue College?
At 45/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Data Entry & Applications programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.
What's the AI risk for Data Entry & Applications graduates from Bellevue College?
AI exposure of 82% is a real factor. For Bellevue College specifically, the gap between optimistic ($555,035) and pessimistic ($506,540) decade earnings reflects that uncertainty.
Can I learn Data Entry & Applications through an apprenticeship instead of Bellevue College?
Yes — 3 registered apprenticeship programs are mapped to Data Entry & Applications career paths, including Information Management (Word Processing) (Military Only). Apprenticeships offer paid on-the-job training as an alternative or complement to a program at Bellevue College.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →