Computer Systems Analysis
Computer & Information Sciences
Median earnings by degree level
| Degree | Median earnings | Typical range | Schools | Clear the bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | $72,006 | $71,675 to $91,484 | 25 | 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 +9% (2024 to 2034), about 76,500 openings a year across the occupations this field commonly leads to.
| Occupation | Median pay | Growth | Openings/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Systems Analysts | $103,790 | +8.7% | 34,200 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $102,610 | +10% | 14,000 |
| Computer Network Architects | $130,390 | +11.9% | 11,200 |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | $73,340 | +1.8% | 9,600 |
| Database Architects | $135,980 | +8.7% | 4,000 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,690 | +5.3% | 3,500 |
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.