Computer and Information Science
Computer & Information Sciences · federal classification: Computer and Information Sciences, General
Median earnings by degree level
| Degree | Median earnings | Typical range | Schools | Clear the bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $51,460 | $42,921 to $59,969 | 52 | 90% |
| Associate's Degree | $54,070 | $46,188 to $62,301 | 132 | 95% |
| Bachelor's Degree | $83,022 | $72,841 to $98,704 | 498 | 100% |
| Master's Degree | $119,142 | $96,820 to $142,069 | 94 | 100% |
"Clear the bar" is the share of programs whose graduates out-earn a typical high-school graduate (the federal earnings-premium test). Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile of program medians.
Job outlook
Projected employment growth +9% (2024 to 2034), about 338,800 openings a year across the occupations this field commonly leads to.
| Occupation | Median pay | Growth | Openings/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $133,080 | +15.8% | 115,200 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $171,200 | +15.2% | 55,600 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $103,790 | +8.7% | 34,200 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $108,970 | +8.2% | 31,300 |
| Data Scientists | $112,590 | +33.5% | 23,400 |
| Information Security Analysts | $124,910 | +28.5% | 16,000 |
Occupation pay and outlook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS wages, Employment Projections). A field maps to several occupations, and the same occupations serve many majors, so these are the jobs this major commonly leads to, not positions reserved for its graduates; the openings should not be added up across majors.
Earnings source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10), median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Report an error.