General
Computer And Information Systems-General
Data derived specifically from PUMS raw data for Computer And Information Systems-General.
Entry Level Salary
$53,095
Median Salary
$102,000
Unemployment Rate
3.2%
Avg: 2.2%
Underemployment Rate
20.1%
Working non-college jobs
Earnings Trajectory
Lifetime: $4,080,000
Entry (Early)
$53,095
Median (Prime)
$102,000
High (Prime)
$105,211
ROI Sensitivity Analysis
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
+22k
+421k
+447k
$25k / yr
-68k
+331k
+357k
$50k / yr
-158k
+241k
+267k
Break-even Age
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
46
25
25
$25k / yr
Never
29
28
$50k / yr
Never
33
33
Return on Investment %
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
∞
∞
∞
$25k / yr
-63%
305%
329%
$50k / yr
-73%
111%
123%
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).
Important Note: Your ROI with any major will depend on the cost you pay to attend the program, and your starting salary. Both vary significantly across institutions. We encourage you to explore the ROI of a specific program variant by selecting the Program title of the credential level you are interested in. You will then have a more detailed return analysis for programs at specific institutions. We also encourage you to use the ROI calculator with your specific estimates of cost and salary.
Education Impact
Advanced Degree Rate25.4%
Analysis: Most graduates enter the workforce directly with a Bachelor's degree.
Top Professions
Software developers
13.3% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$82,495
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$116,620|$133,080
openings
115,200 /yr
Growth (10yr): +15.8%
Computer occupations, all other
8.2% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$55,150
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$88,491|$108,970
openings
31,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): +8.2%
Computer and information systems managers
5.7% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$76,011
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$125,536|$171,200
openings
55,600 /yr
Growth (10yr): +15.2%
Computer support specialists
5.2% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$47,271
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$71,846|$61,550
openings
50,500 /yr
Growth (10yr): -2.7%
Management occupations
4.5% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$92,671
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$129,115|$122,090
openings
1,147,900 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.1%
Computer systems analysts
3.7% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$62,475
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$95,000|$103,790
openings
34,200 /yr
Growth (10yr): +8.7%
Network and computer systems administrators
2.4% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$62,475
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$85,383|$96,800
openings
14,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): -4.2%
Information security analysts
2.3% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$73,158
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$112,550|$124,910
openings
16,000 /yr
Growth (10yr): +28.5%
Computer programmers
2.2% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$58,994
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$104,125|$98,670
openings
5,500 /yr
Growth (10yr): -6%
Management analysts
2.0% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$59,779
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$100,000|$101,190
openings
98,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +8.8%
About this Data:
- Entry: Median salary for graduates aged 27 and under (PUMS).
- Median (PUMS | BLS): Comparison of this major's graduates vs. the national market average for the role.
- Growth & Openings: 10-year national projections (2024–2034).
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 | 15 | Data N/A |
| computational science. | Master's Degree | 28 | $137,367 - $151,397 |
| computer software and media applications. | Undergrad Certificate | 218 | $17,767 - $61,865 |
| computer software and media applications. | Associate's Degree | 233 | $25,174 - $80,056 |
| computer software and media applications. | Bachelor's Degree | 135 | $21,309 - $162,114 |
| computer software and media applications. | Post-bacc Certificate | 4 | $82,592 - $82,592 |
| computer software and media applications. | Master's Degree | 60 | $84,637 - $179,055 |
| computer software and media applications. | Graduate Certificate | 13 | $104,433 - $104,433 |
| computer systems analysis. | Undergrad Certificate | 14 | $50,384 - $50,384 |
| computer systems analysis. | Associate's Degree | 18 | $54,800 - $74,608 |
| computer systems analysis. | Bachelor's Degree | 45 | $71,199 - $121,734 |
| computer systems analysis. | Post-bacc Certificate | 1 | $118,836 - $118,836 |
| computer systems analysis. | Master's Degree | 8 | $106,494 - $172,353 |
| computer systems analysis. | Level 99 | 2 | $46,213 - $46,213 |
| computer systems networking and telecommunications. | Undergrad Certificate | 261 | $27,760 - $68,014 |
| computer systems networking and telecommunications. | Associate's Degree | 296 | $37,872 - $83,715 |
| computer systems networking and telecommunications. | Bachelor's Degree | 64 | $29,382 - $111,413 |
| computer systems networking and telecommunications. | Master's Degree | 26 | $92,609 - $167,363 |
| computer systems networking and telecommunications. | Graduate Certificate | 12 | $91,271 - $91,271 |
| computer systems networking and telecommunications. | Level 99 | 3 | $54,763 - $54,763 |
| 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 | 19 | $53,230 - $176,151 |
| human computer interaction. | Graduate Certificate | 3 | Data N/A |