Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer & Information Sciences
Median earnings by degree level
| Degree | Median earnings | Typical range | Schools | Clear the bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $48,146 | $35,762 to $54,526 | 31 | 77% |
| Associate's Degree | $55,935 | $49,757 to $58,865 | 96 | 97% |
| Bachelor's Degree | $73,884 | $71,110 to $79,202 | 43 | 100% |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | $91,271 | $91,271 to $91,271 | 9 | 100% |
| Master's Degree | $92,609 | $92,609 to $92,609 | 10 | 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 +10% (2024 to 2034), about 258,000 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 |
| Information Security Analysts | $124,910 | +28.5% | 16,000 |
| Computer Network Architects | $130,390 | +11.9% | 11,200 |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | $73,340 | +1.8% | 9,600 |
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.