Computer Software and Media Applications
Computer & Information Sciences
Median earnings by degree level
| Degree | Median earnings | Typical range | Schools | Clear the bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $38,810 | $19,639 to $47,690 | 17 | 94% |
| Associate's Degree | $39,598 | $38,088 to $46,670 | 39 | 79% |
| Bachelor's Degree | $59,769 | $47,440 to $73,772 | 59 | 95% |
| Master's Degree | $119,571 | $101,392 to $140,465 | 27 | 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 +7% (2024 to 2034), about 262,500 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 |
| Data Scientists | $112,590 | +33.5% | 23,400 |
| Graphic Designers | $61,300 | +2.1% | 20,000 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $98,090 | +7% | 9,100 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $61,490 | +0.7% | 8,800 |
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.