Information Science
Computer & Information Sciences · federal classification: Information Science/Studies
Median earnings by degree level
| Degree | Median earnings | Typical range | Schools | Clear the bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $60,020 | $46,815 to $91,498 | 5 | 100% |
| Associate's Degree | $63,006 | $52,895 to $69,394 | 25 | 96% |
| Bachelor's Degree | $81,420 | $66,626 to $91,671 | 163 | 99% |
| Master's Degree | $98,401 | $86,728 to $121,391 | 77 | 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 221,900 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 Occupations, All Other | $108,970 | +8.2% | 31,300 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $98,090 | +7% | 9,100 |
| 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.