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 ≈ 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 Occupations, All Other SOC: 15-1299 Occupation: Computer Occupations, All Other | $108,970 | 439,380 | N/A | N/A |
Computer and Information Systems Managers SOC: 11-3021 Occupation: Computer and Information Systems Managers | $171,200 | 645,970 | N/A | N/A |
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1021 Occupation: Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,690 | 36,240 | N/A | N/A |
Business Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1011 Occupation: Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $97,270 | 81,780 | N/A | N/A |
Software Developers SOC: 15-1252 Occupation: Software Developers | $133,080 | 1,654,440 | N/A | N/A |
Financial Managers SOC: 11-3031 Occupation: Financial Managers | $161,700 | 818,620 | 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 | $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 | $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 | $96,690 | 36,240 |
| 2023 | $96,430 | 36,150 |
| 2022 | $84,760 | 33,870 |
| 2021 | $77,910 | 37,600 |
| 2020 | $85,540 | 32,230 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $97,270 | 81,780 |
| 2023 | $97,130 | 82,980 |
| 2022 | $88,790 | 78,410 |
| 2021 | $94,360 | 79,640 |
| 2020 | $88,010 | 79,810 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $133,080 | 1,654,440 |
| 2023 | $132,270 | 1,656,880 |
| 2022 | $127,260 | 1,534,790 |
| 2021 | $120,730 | 1,364,180 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $161,700 | 818,620 |
| 2023 | $156,100 | 787,340 |
| 2022 | $139,790 | 740,780 |
| 2021 | $131,710 | 681,070 |
| 2020 | $134,180 | 653,080 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $81,680 | 1,448,290 |
| 2023 | $79,880 | 1,435,770 |
| 2022 | $78,000 | 1,402,420 |
| 2021 | $77,250 | 1,318,550 |
| 2020 | $73,560 | 1,274,620 |