The Accounting & Computer Science major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU⢠to find programs that match your goals.
Within Accounting, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Accounting, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry â 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) ⢠Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Computer and Information Systems Managers SOC: 11-3021 Occupation: Computer and Information Systems Managers | $171,200 | 645,970 | N/A | N/A |
Financial Managers SOC: 11-3031 Occupation: Financial Managers | $161,700 | 818,620 | N/A | N/A |
Accountants and Auditors SOC: 13-2011 Occupation: Accountants and Auditors | $81,680 | 1,448,290 | N/A | N/A |
Software Developers SOC: 15-1252 Occupation: Software Developers | $133,080 | 1,654,440 | N/A | N/A |
Computer Occupations, All Other SOC: 15-1299 Occupation: Computer Occupations, All Other | $108,970 | 439,380 | N/A | N/A |
Business Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1011 Occupation: Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $97,270 | 81,780 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) ⢠Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $171,200 | 645,970 |
| 2023 | $169,510 | 592,600 |
| 2022 | $164,070 | 533,220 |
| 2021 | $159,010 | 485,190 |
| 2020 | $151,150 | 457,290 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $108,970 | 439,380 |
| 2023 | $104,920 | 437,170 |
| 2022 | $98,740 | 416,320 |
| 2021 | $95,270 | 370,190 |
| 2020 | $92,870 | 362,580 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $96,690 | 36,240 |
| 2023 | $96,430 | 36,150 |
| 2022 | $84,760 | 33,870 |
| 2021 | $77,910 | 37,600 |
| 2020 | $85,540 | 32,230 |