Entry Level Salary
$75,029
Median Salary
$128,621
Unemployment Rate
3.7%
Avg: 2.2%
Underemployment Rate
14.6%
Working non-college jobs
Earnings Trajectory
Lifetime: $5,144,840
Entry (Early)
$75,029
Median (Prime)
$128,621
High (Prime)
$133,235
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
+205k
+636k
+673k
$25k / yr
+115k
+546k
+583k
$50k / yr
+25k
+457k
+493k
Break-even Age
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
28
24
24
$25k / yr
36
26
26
$50k / yr
53
29
29
Return on Investment %
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
∞
∞
∞
$25k / yr
106%
503%
536%
$50k / yr
12%
210%
227%
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).
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Education Impact
Advanced Degree Rate30.8%
Analysis: Most graduates enter the workforce directly with a Bachelor's degree.
Top Professions
Software developers
31.5% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$101,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$138,966|$135,980
openings
95,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): +10.2%
Management occupations
4.1% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$77,203
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$160,000|$126,520
openings
1,081,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.2%
Computer occupations, all other
3.9% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$61,095
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$102,938|$116,580
openings
27,000 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5.1%
Computer and information systems managers
3.7% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$79,262
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$155,417|$175,140
openings
53,500 /yr
Growth (10yr): +15.8%
Computer programmers
3.7% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$69,670
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$107,184|$100,390
openings
4,400 /yr
Growth (10yr): -7.3%
Computer systems analysts
2.5% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$69,514
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$107,184|$105,850
openings
32,900 /yr
Growth (10yr): +7.9%
Computer support specialists
2.5% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$51,448
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$82,589|$62,890
openings
48,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): -2.7%
Top executives
1.8% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$80,388
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$200,000|$108,510
openings
305,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4.9%
Management analysts
1.5% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$87,497
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$110,064|$101,860
openings
94,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +10.1%
Engineers, All Other
1.4% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$92,644
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$124,000|N/A
openings
N/A /yr
Growth (10yr): N/A
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| computer science. | Undergrad Certificate | 11 | $88,734 - $89,906 |
| computer science. | Associate's Degree | 146 | $31,376 - $125,527 |
| computer science. | Bachelor's Degree | 614 | $29,212 - $268,121 |
| computer science. | Master's Degree | 214 | $107,088 - $255,667 |
| computer science. | Doctoral Degree | 68 | $165,750 - $165,750 |
| computer science. | Graduate Certificate | 3 | $118,536 - $118,536 |
| mathematics and computer science. | Bachelor's Degree | 38 | $77,321 - $189,517 |
| mathematics and computer science. | Master's Degree | 13 | Data N/A |