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As part of Sciences, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Data Scientists SOC: 15-2051 Occupation: Data Scientists | $112,590 | 233,440 | N/A | N/A |
Financial and Investment Analysts SOC: 13-2051 Occupation: Financial and Investment Analysts | $101,350 | 340,580 | N/A | N/A |
Financial Managers SOC: 11-3031 Occupation: Financial Managers | $161,700 | 818,620 | N/A | N/A |
Computer Programmers SOC: 15-1251 Occupation: Computer Programmers | $98,670 | 109,870 | N/A | N/A |
Statisticians SOC: 15-2041 Occupation: Statisticians | $103,300 | 29,800 | 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 | $112,590 | 233,440 |
| 2023 | $108,020 | 192,710 |
| 2022 | $103,500 | 159,630 |
| 2021 | $100,910 | 105,980 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $101,350 | 340,580 |
| 2023 | $99,010 | 325,220 |
| 2022 | $95,080 | 291,370 |
| 2021 | $91,580 | 291,880 |
| 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 | $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 | $103,300 | 29,800 |
| 2023 | $104,110 | 29,950 |
| 2022 | $98,920 | 30,780 |
| 2021 | $95,570 | 31,370 |
| 2020 | $92,270 | 38,860 |
| 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 | $78,490 | 151,530 |
| 2023 | $79,870 | 166,980 |
| 2022 | $76,920 | 214,520 |
| 2021 | $78,160 | 199,020 |
| 2020 | $71,950 | 194,740 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $101,190 | 893,900 |
| 2023 | $99,410 | 838,140 |
| 2022 | $95,290 | 808,860 |
| 2021 | $93,000 | 768,450 |
| 2020 | $87,660 | 734,000 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $76,950 | 861,140 |
| 2023 | $74,680 | 846,370 |
| 2022 | $68,230 | 798,620 |
| 2021 | $63,920 | 727,540 |
| 2020 | $65,810 | 690,160 |