The Computer & Information 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 Computers, 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 Computers, 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 Science Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1021 Occupation: Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,690 | 36,240 | N/A | N/A |
Computer Systems Analysts SOC: 15-1211 Occupation: Computer Systems Analysts | $103,790 | 497,800 | N/A | N/A |
Information Security Analysts SOC: 15-1212 Occupation: Information Security Analysts | $124,910 | 179,430 | N/A | N/A |
Computer and Information Research Scientists SOC: 15-1221 Occupation: Computer and Information Research Scientists | $140,910 | 38,480 | N/A | N/A |
Computer Network Architects SOC: 15-1241 Occupation: Computer Network Architects | $130,390 | 177,010 | N/A | N/A |
Network and Computer Systems Administrators SOC: 15-1244 Occupation: Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $96,800 | 318,570 | 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 | $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 | $103,790 | 497,800 |
| 2023 | $103,800 | 498,810 |
| 2022 | $102,240 | 505,210 |
| 2021 | $99,270 | 505,150 |
| 2020 | $93,730 | 574,450 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $124,910 | 179,430 |
| 2023 | $120,360 | 175,350 |
| 2022 | $112,000 | 163,690 |
| 2021 | $102,600 | 157,220 |
| 2020 | $103,590 | 138,000 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $140,910 | 38,480 |
| 2023 | $145,080 | 35,210 |
| 2022 | $136,620 | 33,780 |
| 2021 | $131,490 | 30,840 |
| 2020 | $126,830 | 30,220 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $130,390 | 177,010 |
| 2023 | $129,840 | 174,100 |
| 2022 | $126,900 | 173,920 |
| 2021 | $120,520 | 168,830 |
| 2020 | $116,780 | 159,350 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $96,800 | 318,570 |
| 2023 | $95,360 | 323,020 |
| 2022 | $90,520 | 325,930 |
| 2021 | $80,600 | 316,760 |
| 2020 | $84,810 | 339,560 |
| 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 | $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 | $102,610 | 199,800 |
| 2023 | $101,800 | 203,040 |
| 2022 | $99,620 | 196,420 |
| 2021 | $98,220 | 190,120 |