General
Computer And Information Systems-General
Data derived specifically from PUMS raw data for Computer And Information Systems-General.
Entry Level Salary
$53,592
Median Salary
$104,271
Unemployment Rate
3.6%
Avg: 2.2%
Underemployment Rate
19.9%
Working non-college jobs
Earnings Trajectory
Lifetime: $4,170,840
Entry (Early)
$53,592
Median (Prime)
$104,271
High (Prime)
$108,085
ROI Sensitivity AnalysisAssuming 4 Years to Graduation
This analysis tests three "What-If" scenarios. While most students start at the Entry Level, calculating ROI using Median and High salaries helps illustrate the potential long-term payoff for top performers relative to the degree cost.
Lifetime Value Added (NPV)
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
+26k
+442k
+472k
$25k / yr
-63k
+352k
+382k
$50k / yr
-153k
+262k
+292k
Break-even Age
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
44
25
25
$25k / yr
Never
28
28
$50k / yr
Never
33
32
Return on Investment %
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
∞
∞
∞
$25k / yr
-58%
323%
352%
$50k / yr
-71%
120%
134%
Sensitivity Analysis Methodology: These grids assume you begin your career earning the salary specified in the column header (Entry Level = conservative baseline, Median/High = potential upside).
These figures are medians for past graduates who received federal aid. Your cost and pay will differ. Run your own numbers in the Guided ROI Interview →
Education Impact
Advanced Degree Rate26%
Analysis: Most graduates enter the workforce directly with a Bachelor's degree.
Top Professions
Software developers
13.5% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$85,018
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$120,046|$135,980
openings
95,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): +10.2%
Computer occupations, all other
8.7% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$54,655
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$90,585|$116,580
openings
27,000 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5.1%
Computer and information systems managers
5.6% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$77,203
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$129,000|$175,140
openings
53,500 /yr
Growth (10yr): +15.8%
Computer support specialists
5.1% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$45,700
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$70,000|$62,890
openings
48,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): -2.7%
Management occupations
4.5% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$89,210
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$130,000|$126,520
openings
1,081,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.2%
Computer systems analysts
3.4% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$64,311
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$94,735|$105,850
openings
32,900 /yr
Growth (10yr): +7.9%
Information security analysts
2.4% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$77,731
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$115,382|$129,180
openings
14,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +21%
Network and computer systems administrators
2.3% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$65,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$87,891|$99,130
openings
13,400 /yr
Growth (10yr): -4.1%
Management analysts
2.0% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$60,727
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$98,610|$101,860
openings
94,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +10.1%
Computer programmers
1.8% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$60,727
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$107,184|$100,390
openings
4,400 /yr
Growth (10yr): -7.3%
About this Data:
- Entry: Median salary for graduates aged 22 to 27 (American Community Survey).
- Median (PUMS | BLS): Comparison of this major's graduates vs. the national market average for the role.
- Growth & Openings: 10-year national projections (2025–2035).
Program Variants & Earnings Ranges
Summary of specific program titles and credential levels mapped to this major, showing the range of earnings across different colleges.
Completers Only: Federal median earnings data strictly reflects outcomes for students who successfully graduated. Students who do not complete their degree typically earn significantly less and face higher risks of debt default.
| Program Title | Credential Level | # Colleges | Median Earnings Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| computational science. | Undergrad Certificate | 2 | Data N/A |
| computational science. | Bachelor's Degree | 11 | Data N/A |
| computational science. | Master's Degree | 21 | $137,367 - $151,397 |
| computer software and media applications. | Undergrad Certificate | 190 | $17,767 - $61,865 |
| computer software and media applications. | Associate's Degree | 211 | $25,174 - $80,056 |
| computer software and media applications. | Bachelor's Degree | 115 | $21,309 - $162,114 |
| computer software and media applications. | Post-bacc Certificate | 2 | Data N/A |
| computer software and media applications. | Master's Degree | 54 | $84,637 - $179,055 |
| computer software and media applications. | Graduate Certificate | 12 | $104,433 - $104,433 |
| computer systems analysis. | Undergrad Certificate | 10 | $50,384 - $50,384 |
| computer systems analysis. | Associate's Degree | 14 | $74,608 - $74,608 |
| computer systems analysis. | Bachelor's Degree | 40 | $71,199 - $121,734 |
| computer systems analysis. | Post-bacc Certificate | 1 | $118,836 - $118,836 |
| computer systems analysis. | Master's Degree | 7 | $106,494 - $172,353 |
| computer systems networking and telecommunications. | Undergrad Certificate | 231 | $32,347 - $68,014 |
| computer systems networking and telecommunications. | Associate's Degree | 266 | $37,872 - $83,715 |
| computer systems networking and telecommunications. | Bachelor's Degree | 59 | $29,382 - $111,413 |
| computer systems networking and telecommunications. | Master's Degree | 23 | $92,609 - $167,363 |
| computer systems networking and telecommunications. | Graduate Certificate | 10 | $91,271 - $91,271 |
| human computer interaction. | Undergrad Certificate | 1 | $76,267 - $76,267 |
| human computer interaction. | Associate's Degree | 1 | $42,107 - $42,107 |
| human computer interaction. | Bachelor's Degree | 9 | $45,823 - $149,149 |
| human computer interaction. | Master's Degree | 18 | $53,230 - $176,151 |
| human computer interaction. | Graduate Certificate | 3 | Data N/A |