The Software Applications 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Database Administrators SOC: 15-1242 Occupation: Database Administrators | $104,620 | 73,180 | N/A | N/A |
Database Architects SOC: 15-1243 Occupation: Database Architects | $135,980 | 64,770 | N/A | N/A |
Computer Programmers SOC: 15-1251 Occupation: Computer Programmers | $98,670 | 109,870 | N/A | N/A |
Data Scientists SOC: 15-2051 Occupation: Data Scientists | $112,590 | 233,440 | N/A | N/A |
Web and Digital Interface Designers SOC: 15-1255 Occupation: Web and Digital Interface Designers | $98,090 | 111,400 | N/A | N/A |
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1021 Occupation: Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,690 | 36,240 | 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 | $104,620 | 73,180 |
| 2023 | $101,510 | 76,140 |
| 2022 | $99,890 | 80,520 |
| 2021 | $96,710 | 85,870 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $135,980 | 64,770 |
| 2023 | $134,700 | 59,920 |
| 2022 | $134,870 | 62,470 |
| 2021 | $123,430 | 50,440 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $98,670 | 109,870 |
| 2023 | $99,700 | 120,370 |
| 2022 | $97,800 | 132,740 |
| 2021 | $93,000 | 152,610 |
| 2020 | $89,190 | 178,140 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $112,590 | 233,440 |
| 2023 | $108,020 | 192,710 |
| 2022 | $103,500 | 159,630 |
| 2021 | $100,910 | 105,980 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $98,090 | 111,400 |
| 2023 | $98,540 | 111,060 |
| 2022 | $83,240 | 97,350 |
| 2021 | $79,890 | 82,380 |
| 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 | $61,490 | 111,150 |
| 2023 | $62,060 | 111,180 |
| 2022 | $59,840 | 103,100 |
| 2021 | $59,840 | 105,440 |
| 2020 | $55,620 | 105,830 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $99,800 | 21,280 |
| 2023 | $99,060 | 29,940 |
| 2022 | $98,950 | 35,990 |
| 2021 | $78,790 | 20,430 |
| 2020 | $77,700 | 26,460 |
| 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 | $61,300 | 214,260 |
| 2023 | $58,910 | 212,720 |
| 2022 | $57,990 | 211,890 |
| 2021 | $50,710 | 204,040 |
| 2020 | $53,380 | 201,440 |