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 | $54,581 | $46,439 to $62,529 | 127 | 95% |
| Bachelor's Degree | $83,041 | $71,964 to $97,153 | 445 | 100% |
| Master's Degree | $115,083 | $96,546 to $137,327 | 85 | 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 +8% (2025 to 2035), about 302,900 openings a year across the occupations this field commonly leads to.
| Occupation | Median pay | Growth | Openings/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $135,980 | +10.2% | 95,300 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,140 | +15.8% | 53,500 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $105,850 | +7.9% | 32,900 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $116,580 | +5.1% | 27,000 |
| Data Scientists | $120,230 | +34.6% | 24,800 |
| Information Security Analysts | $129,180 | +21% | 14,100 |
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.
Where this is studied
The 8 colleges where the most students complete a computer and information science program, of 1,388 that report one. Ordered by number of completions only: this is where people study it, not a judgement about where to.
- Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
- DeVry University-Illinois
- The University of Texas at Dallas
- New York University
- University of North Texas
- University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
- Northeastern University
- University of Phoenix-Arizona
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.