Computer Systems Analysis
Computer & Information Sciences
Median earnings by degree level
| Degree | Median earnings | Typical range | Schools | Clear the bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | $82,416 | $74,856 to $95,279 | 15 | 100% |
| Master's Degree | $115,356 | $106,494 to $116,725 | 5 | 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% (2025 to 2035), about 69,300 openings a year across the occupations this field commonly leads to.
| Occupation | Median pay | Growth | Openings/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Systems Analysts | $105,850 | +7.9% | 32,900 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $104,300 | +5.7% | 10,700 |
| Computer Network Architects | $134,050 | +7.7% | 9,600 |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | $76,220 | +1.2% | 9,000 |
| Database Architects | $139,500 | +9.4% | 3,900 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,980 | +4.9% | 3,200 |
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 systems analysis program, of 89 that report one. Ordered by number of completions only: this is where people study it, not a judgement about where to.
- University of South Florida
- University of Houston
- Christian Brothers University
- University of Florida
- Valencia College
- University of Chicago
- DeVry University-Illinois
- University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
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.