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Average Salary and Job Outcomes With a Computational Science Degree

What Do You Learn With This Degree?

What Do You Learn With This Degree?

A program that focuses on the study of scientific computing and its application. Includes instruction in scientific visualization, multi-scale analysis, grid generation, data analysis, applied mathematics, numerical algorithms, high performance parallel computing, and numerical modeling and simulation with applications in science, engineering and other disciplines in which computation plays an integral role.

What Can You Do With This Degree?

What Can You Do With This Degree?

Attempt to breach and exploit critical systems and gain access to sensitive information to assess system security. Develop and oversee the implementation of information security procedures and policies. Build, maintain and upgrade security technology, such as firewalls, for the safe use of computer networks and the transmission and retrieval of information. May oversee the assessment of information security systems.

U.S. Summary
Job & Salary Averages
  • Salary Value (U.S.): $70,418
    "Salary Value"  is a salary score which represents the average of salary medians for all jobs attainable with this degree, per metro area and/or per state.
  • Average of Job Growth Averages (U.S.): 13.08%
    The "average of job growth averages"  is an average of national job growth rates for all jobs attainable with this degree.
  • Avg. Years of Work Experience Needed: 2-4 years
Education Costs
  • Avg. Undergrad. Out-of-State Cost (U.S.):  $31,400/yr
  • Avg. Undergrad. In-State Cost (U.S.):  $22,557/yr
  • Avg. Graduate Out-of-State Cost (U.S.):  $27,249/yr
  • Avg. Graduate In-State Cost (U.S.):  $19,853/yr
  • Avg. Combined Out-of-State Cost (U.S.):  $29,352/yr
  • Avg. Combined In-State Cost (U.S.):  $21,223/yr

All information is based on data collected by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and National Center for Education Statistics.

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Average Salary Medians

What Are Salary Medians?

Salary median is the average salary amount earned by workers, calculated per industry or per metro area. Average salary median is an average of median salaries for jobs that are attainable with this degree. Metro area average salary median is the average of salary medians for jobs within a metro area. State average salary median is the average of all metro area average salary medians within that state.

For more information about salary medians and average salary medians, please read this blog post, "Average Salary Median" vs. "Salary Median".

Click on any state in the table below to see which metro areas earn the highest median salaries. If you see "N/A" next to a state, it means that no data is available about that state for this degree.

Overall Salary Value: $70,418

The state with the highest salary value for this degree is Maryland ($95,817) in the California-Lexington Park, MD metro area.

Alaska

Metro Area Salary Values for Alaska

Alaska nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Alaska ($96,998).

Fairbanks, AK $90,569
Alaska nonmetropolitan area $96,998
$93,875
Alabama

Metro Area Salary Values for Alabama

Huntsville, AL metro area has the highest salary value in Alabama ($93,405).

Birmingham-Hoover, AL $82,222
Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL $69,186
Decatur, AL $68,832
Huntsville, AL $93,405
Mobile, AL $69,900
Montgomery, AL $87,211
Tuscaloosa, AL $80,092
Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $57,092
Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $75,693
Auburn-Opelika, AL $67,800
Dothan, AL $69,470
Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $54,110
Gadsden, AL $63,050
Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area $63,420
Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area $60,560
$75,547
Arkansas

Metro Area Salary Values for Arkansas

Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area has the highest salary value in Arkansas ($70,159).

Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR $70,159
Fort Smith, AR-OK $66,192
North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $47,538
Hot Springs, AR $55,628
Jonesboro, AR $47,940
Pine Bluff, AR $55,512
East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $45,018
West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $45,418
South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $53,116
$57,461
Arizona

Metro Area Salary Values for Arizona

Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ metro area has the highest salary value in Arizona ($95,142).

Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ $86,087
Tucson, AZ $85,703
Arizona nonmetropolitan area $75,304
Yuma, AZ $77,754
Prescott, AZ $69,271
Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $95,142
Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $54,430
$80,575
California

Metro Area Salary Values for California

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area has the highest salary value in California ($145,040).

Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $107,981
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $93,253
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA $95,717
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA $115,561
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA $133,275
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $145,040
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $95,585
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $86,154
Santa Rosa, CA $88,493
Vallejo-Fairfield, CA $94,549
North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $70,962
Chico, CA $58,509
Fresno, CA $73,687
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $88,474
Modesto, CA $65,529
Salinas, CA $106,060
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles-Arroyo Grande, CA $74,983
Stockton-Lodi, CA $83,348
Visalia-Porterville, CA $76,354
North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $56,239
El Centro, CA $63,945
Hanford-Corcoran, CA $77,152
Madera, CA $66,948
Merced, CA $66,115
Napa, CA $89,812
Redding, CA $43,146
Yuba City, CA $81,288
Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $71,033
$86,561
Colorado

Metro Area Salary Values for Colorado

Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO metro area has the highest salary value in Colorado ($106,955).

Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO $106,955
Fort Collins, CO $103,851
Colorado Springs, CO $94,039
Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $80,325
Grand Junction, CO $73,585
Greeley, CO $67,892
Pueblo, CO $68,447
Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area $58,700
Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $79,490
$85,577
Connecticut

Metro Area Salary Values for Connecticut

Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro area has the highest salary value in Connecticut ($97,201).

Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $97,201
New Haven, CT $91,844
Danbury, CT $53,710
Norwich-New London-Westerly, CT-RI $91,255
Waterbury, CT $74,612
Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $66,890
$83,191
Washington, D.C. N/A
Delaware N/A
Florida

Metro Area Salary Values for Florida

South Florida nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Florida ($93,096).

Gainesville, FL $73,881
Jacksonville, FL $79,611
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $79,516
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL $67,511
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $76,161
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $89,114
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $80,236
Tallahassee, FL $45,845
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $90,900
South Florida nonmetropolitan area $93,096
North Florida nonmetropolitan area $68,867
Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $83,782
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $48,376
Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $52,339
Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island, FL $65,420
Port St. Lucie, FL $57,115
Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL $60,772
Ocala, FL $42,311
Panama City, FL $81,205
The Villages, FL $77,370
Homosassa Springs, FL $53,510
Punta Gorda, FL $78,790
Sebring, FL $40,090
$71,154
Georgia

Metro Area Salary Values for Georgia

Brunswick, GA metro area has the highest salary value in Georgia ($99,645).

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $97,212
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $86,513
Savannah, GA $80,585
Macon, GA $81,491
Warner Robins, GA $80,346
North Georgia nonmetropolitan area $56,286
Athens-Clarke County, GA $61,453
Brunswick, GA $99,645
Columbus, GA-AL $76,702
Dalton, GA $66,070
Gainesville, GA $70,364
Hinesville, GA $78,173
Rome, GA $60,802
Valdosta, GA $58,318
Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area $69,772
East Georgia nonmetropolitan area $54,645
South Georgia nonmetropolitan area $70,000
$74,223
Hawaii

Metro Area Salary Values for Hawaii

Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Hawaii ($96,643).

Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $96,643
Urban Honolulu, HI $80,030
$92,734
Iowa

Metro Area Salary Values for Iowa

Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metro area has the highest salary value in Iowa ($97,800).

Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $97,800
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $81,687
Iowa City, IA $77,445
Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $66,456
Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $89,550
Cedar Rapids, IA $80,417
Dubuque, IA $60,174
Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $81,404
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $58,243
Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $59,435
Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $55,258
$75,379
Idaho

Metro Area Salary Values for Idaho

Idaho Falls, ID metro area has the highest salary value in Idaho ($76,613).

Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area $69,913
Coeur d'Alene, ID $62,443
Idaho Falls, ID $76,613
Twin Falls, ID $74,946
Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $52,589
Lewiston, ID-WA $64,530
Pocatello, ID $55,234
$66,934
Illinois

Metro Area Salary Values for Illinois

Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro area has the highest salary value in Illinois ($93,187).

Peoria, IL $67,524
Champaign-Urbana, IL $72,272
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI $93,187
Rockford, IL $72,241
Springfield, IL $82,120
West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $55,639
East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $68,427
Carbondale-Marion, IL $74,788
Danville, IL $75,438
Kankakee, IL $85,992
Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $54,125
South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $51,429
Decatur, IL $59,380
$70,826
Indiana

Metro Area Salary Values for Indiana

Columbus, IN metro area has the highest salary value in Indiana ($83,547).

Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $77,744
Columbus, IN $83,547
Elkhart-Goshen, IN $59,597
Evansville, IN-KY $73,237
Fort Wayne, IN $56,878
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN $79,336
Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN $66,238
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $46,592
Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $72,637
Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area $57,428
Terre Haute, IN $68,399
Michigan City-La Porte, IN $55,696
Muncie, IN $64,906
$67,805
Kansas

Metro Area Salary Values for Kansas

Wichita, KS metro area has the highest salary value in Kansas ($77,130).

Manhattan, KS $74,602
Topeka, KS $69,455
Wichita, KS $77,130
Kansas nonmetropolitan area $72,557
$73,423
Kentucky

Metro Area Salary Values for Kentucky

South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Kentucky ($81,182).

Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $80,669
Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $65,506
East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $48,248
Lexington-Fayette, KY $70,478
South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $81,182
Elizabethtown-Fort Knox, KY $70,890
Owensboro, KY $71,470
West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $56,470
$71,264
Louisiana

Metro Area Salary Values for Louisiana

New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area has the highest salary value in Louisiana ($81,671).

New Orleans-Metairie, LA $81,671
Baton Rouge, LA $66,346
Houma-Thibodaux, LA $64,659
Lafayette, LA $49,764
Lake Charles, LA $54,794
Monroe, LA $55,729
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA $57,591
Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $59,981
Hammond, LA $67,909
Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $61,694
Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $58,450
$62,156
Massachusetts

Metro Area Salary Values for Massachusetts

Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH metro area has the highest salary value in Massachusetts ($109,208).

Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH $109,208
Springfield, MA-CT $88,473
Worcester, MA-CT $102,453
Leominster-Gardner, MA $66,918
New Bedford, MA $100,878
Pittsfield, MA $90,622
Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $66,610
$92,466
Maryland

Metro Area Salary Values for Maryland

California-Lexington Park, MD metro area has the highest salary value in Maryland ($114,204).

Salisbury, MD-DE $87,141
Maryland nonmetropolitan area $79,391
California-Lexington Park, MD $114,204
Cumberland, MD-WV $83,060
Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $99,698
$95,817
Maine

Metro Area Salary Values for Maine

Portland-South Portland, ME metro area has the highest salary value in Maine ($85,891).

Portland-South Portland, ME $85,891
Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $74,866
Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $81,306
Lewiston-Auburn, ME $71,658
$79,882
Michigan

Metro Area Salary Values for Michigan

Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area has the highest salary value in Michigan ($90,279).

Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $90,279
Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI $72,569
Lansing-East Lansing, MI $79,754
Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $63,230
Flint, MI $59,638
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $74,388
Niles-Benton Harbor, MI $64,381
Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $64,300
Balance of Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $56,497
Battle Creek, MI $87,147
Monroe, MI $76,428
Saginaw, MI $80,160
Northeast Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $62,807
Bay City, MI $59,810
Jackson, MI $72,440
Midland, MI $88,020
Muskegon, MI $69,000
$71,992
Minnesota

Metro Area Salary Values for Minnesota

Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area has the highest salary value in Minnesota ($99,188).

Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $99,188
Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $78,896
Rochester, MN $73,483
St. Cloud, MN $72,989
Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $59,443
Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $71,205
Mankato-North Mankato, MN $67,238
Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $66,790
$75,181
Missouri

Metro Area Salary Values for Missouri

Kansas City, MO-KS metro area has the highest salary value in Missouri ($96,055).

Kansas City, MO-KS $96,055
St. Louis, MO-IL $88,178
Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area $72,813
Jefferson City, MO $70,014
Joplin, MO $56,427
Springfield, MO $64,388
St. Joseph, MO-KS $69,423
North Missouri nonmetropolitan area $57,046
Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area $62,341
Columbia, MO $71,170
Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area $62,730
$71,625
Mississippi

Metro Area Salary Values for Mississippi

Jackson, MS metro area has the highest salary value in Mississippi ($72,137).

Northeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $67,359
Hattiesburg, MS $68,766
Jackson, MS $72,137
Southwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $69,646
Southeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $45,345
Northwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $56,760
$63,166
Montana

Metro Area Salary Values for Montana

West Montana nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Montana ($73,252).

Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area $68,272
Missoula, MT $66,723
West Montana nonmetropolitan area $73,252
Great Falls, MT $62,096
East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area $65,784
$67,353
North Carolina

Metro Area Salary Values for North Carolina

Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area has the highest salary value in North Carolina ($108,086).

Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $108,086
Greensboro-High Point, NC $82,502
Raleigh, NC $100,891
Wilmington, NC $76,329
Winston-Salem, NC $77,329
Burlington, NC $77,150
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $93,052
Fayetteville, NC $84,269
Greenville, NC $65,862
Southeast Coastal North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $64,115
Piedmont North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $66,715
Mountain North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $57,513
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $59,720
Jacksonville, NC $74,842
New Bern, NC $79,145
Northeast Coastal North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $80,574
Goldsboro, NC $64,920
Rocky Mount, NC $65,520
$79,554
North Dakota

Metro Area Salary Values for North Dakota

Grand Forks, ND-MN metro area has the highest salary value in North Dakota ($75,788).

Fargo, ND-MN $66,007
Grand Forks, ND-MN $75,788
West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $72,866
East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $59,487
$68,701
Nebraska

Metro Area Salary Values for Nebraska

Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA metro area has the highest salary value in Nebraska ($82,696).

Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA $82,696
Lincoln, NE $66,906
Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $56,864
South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $64,814
Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $62,110
$68,637
New Hampshire

Metro Area Salary Values for New Hampshire

Portsmouth, NH-ME metro area has the highest salary value in New Hampshire ($94,392).

Manchester, NH $78,572
Portsmouth, NH-ME $94,392
Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $63,628
West Central-Southwest New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $66,751
Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $80,480
$71,715
New Jersey

Metro Area Salary Values for New Jersey

Vineland-Bridgeton, NJ metro area has the highest salary value in New Jersey ($88,260).

Ocean City, NJ $85,543
Trenton, NJ $85,318
Vineland-Bridgeton, NJ $88,260
$86,063
New Mexico

Metro Area Salary Values for New Mexico

Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in New Mexico ($81,791).

Santa Fe, NM $76,865
Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $75,457
Las Cruces, NM $76,576
Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $81,791
Farmington, NM $55,198
$75,962
Nevada

Metro Area Salary Values for Nevada

Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV metro area has the highest salary value in Nevada ($83,048).

Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV $83,048
Reno, NV $76,248
Nevada nonmetropolitan area $80,164
$79,793
New York

Metro Area Salary Values for New York

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro area has the highest salary value in New York ($110,752).

Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls, NY $86,810
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA $110,752
Rochester, NY $86,081
Syracuse, NY $88,532
Binghamton, NY $80,954
Glens Falls, NY $58,350
Ithaca, NY $84,552
Kingston, NY $68,418
Utica-Rome, NY $75,946
Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $58,179
Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $63,754
Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $55,236
Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $77,881
Elmira, NY $65,760
$78,559
Ohio

Metro Area Salary Values for Ohio

Columbus, OH metro area has the highest salary value in Ohio ($96,579).

Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $86,793
Cleveland-Elyria, OH $91,752
Columbus, OH $96,579
Dayton, OH $94,710
North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $73,914
Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $71,709
Canton-Massillon, OH $54,098
Springfield, OH $78,463
Toledo, OH $71,861
Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA $71,326
West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $67,034
Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $53,506
Lima, OH $66,430
Mansfield, OH $64,260
$76,583
Oklahoma

Metro Area Salary Values for Oklahoma

Oklahoma City, OK metro area has the highest salary value in Oklahoma ($82,424).

Tulsa, OK $78,608
Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $79,643
Oklahoma City, OK $82,424
Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $73,651
Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $65,348
Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $66,701
Lawton, OK $70,250
$74,579
Oregon

Metro Area Salary Values for Oregon

Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area has the highest salary value in Oregon ($97,779).

Corvallis, OR $90,346
Eugene, OR $73,504
Medford, OR $79,824
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $97,779
Salem, OR $81,926
Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $75,077
Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area $79,662
Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $63,232
Bend-Redmond, OR $72,972
Grants Pass, OR $61,510
$79,027
Pennsylvania

Metro Area Salary Values for Pennsylvania

Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area has the highest salary value in Pennsylvania ($103,034).

Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $86,034
Lancaster, PA $75,287
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $103,034
Pittsburgh, PA $85,138
Reading, PA $83,092
Altoona, PA $71,209
Erie, PA $72,052
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA $62,320
State College, PA $71,879
York-Hanover, PA $92,256
Western Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $53,979
Southern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $68,993
Chambersburg-Waynesboro, PA $96,422
East Stroudsburg, PA $73,138
Gettysburg, PA $80,059
Johnstown, PA $65,193
Lebanon, PA $78,848
Williamsport, PA $71,263
Northern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $70,221
$77,575
Puerto Rico

Metro Area Salary Values for Puerto Rico

Guayama, PR metro area has the highest salary value in Puerto Rico ($51,810).

San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR $46,319
Ponce, PR $39,194
Aguadilla-Isabela, PR $40,320
Arecibo, PR $24,890
Guayama, PR $51,810
Mayaguez, PR $33,470
San German, PR $22,690
Puerto Rico nonmetropolitan area $35,170
$39,496
Rhode Island N/A
South Carolina

Metro Area Salary Values for South Carolina

Spartanburg, SC metro area has the highest salary value in South Carolina ($90,019).

Columbia, SC $72,970
Florence, SC $57,353
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC $62,731
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort, SC $73,686
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC $42,899
Spartanburg, SC $90,019
Northeast South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $60,042
Sumter, SC $54,796
Upper Savannah South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $60,782
Lower Savannah South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $50,778
$64,639
South Dakota

Metro Area Salary Values for South Dakota

East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in South Dakota ($86,430).

Sioux Falls, SD $76,356
East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $86,430
West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $66,285
$76,357
Tennessee

Metro Area Salary Values for Tennessee

Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area has the highest salary value in Tennessee ($80,863).

Memphis, TN-MS-AR $80,863
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $74,811
Johnson City, TN $67,651
Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA $64,197
Knoxville, TN $65,806
West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $54,537
South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $52,935
North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $51,604
Clarksville, TN-KY $73,744
Cleveland, TN $43,069
Jackson, TN $52,388
East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $44,083
Morristown, TN $61,200
$61,381
Texas

Metro Area Salary Values for Texas

Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area has the highest salary value in Texas ($100,118).

College Station-Bryan, TX $77,498
Corpus Christi, TX $80,095
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $100,118
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX $94,406
Killeen-Temple, TX $84,199
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $70,788
Midland, TX $98,837
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $91,036
Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $72,581
Austin-Round Rock, TX $91,051
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $60,198
El Paso, TX $72,962
Longview, TX $61,571
Lubbock, TX $60,272
Odessa, TX $67,888
San Angelo, TX $72,504
Tyler, TX $70,331
Waco, TX $67,666
North Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $52,635
Amarillo, TX $66,945
Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $71,061
Laredo, TX $60,419
Wichita Falls, TX $79,120
West Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $73,428
Big Thicket Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $46,488
Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $62,685
Sherman-Denison, TX $71,430
Texarkana, TX-AR $63,510
Victoria, TX $59,830
Border Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $58,910
$73,811
Utah

Metro Area Salary Values for Utah

Ogden-Clearfield, UT metro area has the highest salary value in Utah ($84,940).

Ogden-Clearfield, UT $84,940
Provo-Orem, UT $73,958
Salt Lake City, UT $82,549
Eastern Utah nonmetropolitan area $71,496
Central Utah nonmetropolitan area $53,019
St. George, UT $54,655
$70,869
Virginia

Metro Area Salary Values for Virginia

Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Virginia ($113,432).

Lynchburg, VA $77,413
Richmond, VA $100,551
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC $93,401
Charlottesville, VA $84,439
Harrisonburg, VA $64,649
Roanoke, VA $79,113
Winchester, VA-WV $94,537
Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $60,344
Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area $75,757
Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $113,432
Staunton-Waynesboro, VA $73,980
Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $74,480
$86,057
Vermont

Metro Area Salary Values for Vermont

Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Vermont ($65,757).

Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $63,683
Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $65,757
$64,620
Wisconsin

Metro Area Salary Values for Wisconsin

Madison, WI metro area has the highest salary value in Wisconsin ($85,393).

Madison, WI $85,393
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI $80,010
Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $74,084
South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $67,354
Eau Claire, WI $59,599
Green Bay, WI $65,578
Janesville-Beloit, WI $70,819
La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $65,203
Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $66,367
Racine, WI $74,461
Sheboygan, WI $71,594
Wausau, WI $71,926
Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $70,764
Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $62,208
Fond du Lac, WI $74,300
$70,771
West Virginia

Metro Area Salary Values for West Virginia

Parkersburg-Vienna, WV metro area has the highest salary value in West Virginia ($86,359).

Morgantown, WV $78,973
Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $85,838
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $67,866
Charleston, WV $53,930
Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $86,359
Wheeling, WV-OH $56,103
Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $38,635
Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $61,570
$67,647
Wyoming

Metro Area Salary Values for Wyoming

Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Wyoming ($73,122).

Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $65,243
Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $73,122
Cheyenne, WY $60,840
$67,813

Bachelor's

Average Salary Median: $73,973

The state with the highest average salary median for a bachelor's degree is Alaska ($96,266) in the Alaska nonmetropolitan area metro area.

Alaska

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Alaska (Bachelor's)

Alaska nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Alaska ($98,267) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Fairbanks, AK $94,265
Alaska nonmetropolitan area $98,267
$96,266
Alabama

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Alabama (Bachelor's)

Huntsville, AL metro area has the highest average salary median in Alabama ($95,356) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Birmingham-Hoover, AL $82,778
Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL $71,908
Decatur, AL $69,065
Huntsville, AL $95,356
Mobile, AL $73,291
Montgomery, AL $84,854
Tuscaloosa, AL $76,770
Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $56,398
Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $73,283
Auburn-Opelika, AL $67,800
Dothan, AL $69,470
Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $54,110
Gadsden, AL $63,050
Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area $63,420
Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area $60,560
$70,807
Arkansas

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Arkansas (Bachelor's)

Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area has the highest average salary median in Arkansas ($73,699) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR $73,699
Fort Smith, AR-OK $65,199
North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $48,959
Hot Springs, AR $57,710
Jonesboro, AR $49,700
Pine Bluff, AR $58,580
East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $45,590
West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $45,900
South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $55,870
$55,690
Arizona

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Arizona (Bachelor's)

Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ metro area has the highest average salary median in Arizona ($93,877) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ $88,851
Tucson, AZ $90,345
Arizona nonmetropolitan area $76,436
Yuma, AZ $76,340
Prescott, AZ $68,340
Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $93,877
Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $54,430
$78,374
California

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for California (Bachelor's)

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area has the highest average salary median in California ($149,809) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $114,722
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,315
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA $100,839
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA $122,455
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA $142,463
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $149,809
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $103,849
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $90,363
Santa Rosa, CA $92,917
Vallejo-Fairfield, CA $101,049
North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $75,902
Chico, CA $59,533
Fresno, CA $74,059
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $90,456
Modesto, CA $67,118
Salinas, CA $104,028
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles-Arroyo Grande, CA $79,926
Stockton-Lodi, CA $83,779
Visalia-Porterville, CA $78,574
North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $55,686
El Centro, CA $64,407
Hanford-Corcoran, CA $77,160
Madera, CA $68,609
Merced, CA $67,727
Napa, CA $89,993
Redding, CA $47,454
Yuba City, CA $81,299
Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $70,783
$87,795
Colorado

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Colorado (Bachelor's)

Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO metro area has the highest average salary median in Colorado ($110,459) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO $110,459
Fort Collins, CO $104,226
Colorado Springs, CO $92,934
Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $78,038
Grand Junction, CO $72,746
Greeley, CO $69,893
Pueblo, CO $68,461
Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area $58,700
Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $79,490
$81,661
Connecticut

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Connecticut (Bachelor's)

Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro area has the highest average salary median in Connecticut ($100,749) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $100,749
New Haven, CT $99,193
Danbury, CT $58,603
Norwich-New London-Westerly, CT-RI $90,114
Waterbury, CT $75,118
Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $66,890
$81,778
Washington, D.C. N/A
Delaware N/A
Florida

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Florida (Bachelor's)

Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL metro area has the highest average salary median in Florida ($90,583) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Gainesville, FL $75,175
Jacksonville, FL $80,480
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $80,781
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL $69,732
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $77,685
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $90,583
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $79,431
Tallahassee, FL $50,655
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $88,975
South Florida nonmetropolitan area $87,969
North Florida nonmetropolitan area $65,980
Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $83,040
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $47,569
Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $54,635
Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island, FL $65,546
Port St. Lucie, FL $58,038
Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL $61,310
Ocala, FL $44,774
Panama City, FL $79,954
The Villages, FL $75,139
Homosassa Springs, FL $53,510
Punta Gorda, FL $78,790
Sebring, FL $40,090
$69,123
Georgia

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Georgia (Bachelor's)

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area has the highest average salary median in Georgia ($100,509) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $100,509
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $87,908
Savannah, GA $82,409
Macon, GA $78,715
Warner Robins, GA $80,636
North Georgia nonmetropolitan area $56,985
Athens-Clarke County, GA $63,246
Brunswick, GA $98,177
Columbus, GA-AL $76,126
Dalton, GA $65,520
Gainesville, GA $69,796
Hinesville, GA $78,174
Rome, GA $61,156
Valdosta, GA $59,036
Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area $68,174
East Georgia nonmetropolitan area $54,214
South Georgia nonmetropolitan area $68,491
$73,487
Hawaii

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Hawaii (Bachelor's)

Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Hawaii ($98,101) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $98,101
Urban Honolulu, HI $80,030
$89,066
Iowa

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Iowa (Bachelor's)

Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metro area has the highest average salary median in Iowa ($103,637) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $103,637
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $85,103
Iowa City, IA $79,615
Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $69,707
Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $94,602
Cedar Rapids, IA $81,635
Dubuque, IA $60,620
Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $78,271
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $60,900
Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $61,880
Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $55,944
$75,629
Idaho

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Idaho (Bachelor's)

Idaho Falls, ID metro area has the highest average salary median in Idaho ($82,466) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area $72,250
Coeur d'Alene, ID $68,275
Idaho Falls, ID $82,466
Twin Falls, ID $73,864
Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $54,974
Lewiston, ID-WA $70,800
Pocatello, ID $56,530
$68,451
Illinois

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Illinois (Bachelor's)

Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro area has the highest average salary median in Illinois ($93,581) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Peoria, IL $72,886
Champaign-Urbana, IL $73,211
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI $93,581
Rockford, IL $72,438
Springfield, IL $84,109
West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $56,276
East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $68,893
Carbondale-Marion, IL $71,449
Danville, IL $73,466
Kankakee, IL $83,341
Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $55,876
South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $51,464
Decatur, IL $59,380
$70,490
Indiana

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Indiana (Bachelor's)

Columbus, IN metro area has the highest average salary median in Indiana ($85,284) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $75,993
Columbus, IN $85,284
Elkhart-Goshen, IN $63,448
Evansville, IN-KY $74,085
Fort Wayne, IN $59,066
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN $81,380
Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN $68,303
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $50,819
Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $75,314
Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area $58,304
Terre Haute, IN $67,723
Michigan City-La Porte, IN $58,840
Muncie, IN $68,750
$68,254
Kansas

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Kansas (Bachelor's)

Wichita, KS metro area has the highest average salary median in Kansas ($78,340) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Manhattan, KS $73,877
Topeka, KS $71,594
Wichita, KS $78,340
Kansas nonmetropolitan area $72,055
$73,967
Kentucky

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Kentucky (Bachelor's)

Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area has the highest average salary median in Kentucky ($84,802) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $84,802
Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $63,744
East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $48,700
Lexington-Fayette, KY $70,017
South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $77,686
Elizabethtown-Fort Knox, KY $70,890
Owensboro, KY $71,470
West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $56,470
$67,972
Louisiana

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Louisiana (Bachelor's)

New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area has the highest average salary median in Louisiana ($84,207) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

New Orleans-Metairie, LA $84,207
Baton Rouge, LA $66,966
Houma-Thibodaux, LA $63,899
Lafayette, LA $53,259
Lake Charles, LA $54,691
Monroe, LA $58,478
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA $60,645
Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $59,530
Hammond, LA $67,284
Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $61,691
Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $58,450
$62,645
Massachusetts

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Massachusetts (Bachelor's)

Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH metro area has the highest average salary median in Massachusetts ($122,434) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH $122,434
Springfield, MA-CT $91,848
Worcester, MA-CT $107,512
Leominster-Gardner, MA $71,379
New Bedford, MA $97,840
Pittsfield, MA $91,664
Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $66,610
$92,755
Maryland

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Maryland (Bachelor's)

California-Lexington Park, MD metro area has the highest average salary median in Maryland ($111,010) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Salisbury, MD-DE $92,103
Maryland nonmetropolitan area $81,700
California-Lexington Park, MD $111,010
Cumberland, MD-WV $83,060
Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $95,843
$92,743
Maine

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Maine (Bachelor's)

Portland-South Portland, ME metro area has the highest average salary median in Maine ($93,218) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Portland-South Portland, ME $93,218
Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $78,338
Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $83,237
Lewiston-Auburn, ME $73,020
$81,953
Michigan

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Michigan (Bachelor's)

Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area has the highest average salary median in Michigan ($92,750) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $92,750
Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI $75,330
Lansing-East Lansing, MI $80,574
Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $65,474
Flint, MI $61,491
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $71,296
Niles-Benton Harbor, MI $64,146
Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $64,806
Balance of Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $58,294
Battle Creek, MI $86,219
Monroe, MI $75,949
Saginaw, MI $78,981
Northeast Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $61,690
Bay City, MI $59,810
Jackson, MI $72,440
Midland, MI $88,020
Muskegon, MI $69,000
$72,134
Minnesota

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Minnesota (Bachelor's)

Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area has the highest average salary median in Minnesota ($103,395) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $103,395
Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $82,428
Rochester, MN $74,638
St. Cloud, MN $71,641
Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $62,789
Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $72,556
Mankato-North Mankato, MN $67,136
Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $66,790
$75,172
Missouri

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Missouri (Bachelor's)

Kansas City, MO-KS metro area has the highest average salary median in Missouri ($98,439) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Kansas City, MO-KS $98,439
St. Louis, MO-IL $89,655
Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area $72,639
Jefferson City, MO $67,515
Joplin, MO $56,705
Springfield, MO $62,843
St. Joseph, MO-KS $68,764
North Missouri nonmetropolitan area $55,264
Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area $61,206
Columbia, MO $71,170
Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area $62,730
$69,721
Mississippi

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Mississippi (Bachelor's)

Northeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Mississippi ($74,095) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Northeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $74,095
Hattiesburg, MS $69,213
Jackson, MS $70,706
Southwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $68,763
Southeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $47,649
Northwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $56,760
$64,531
Montana

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Montana (Bachelor's)

West Montana nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Montana ($75,789) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area $74,031
Missoula, MT $67,808
West Montana nonmetropolitan area $75,789
Great Falls, MT $60,959
East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area $67,294
$69,176
North Carolina

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for North Carolina (Bachelor's)

Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area has the highest average salary median in North Carolina ($114,917) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $114,917
Greensboro-High Point, NC $89,226
Raleigh, NC $108,129
Wilmington, NC $83,380
Winston-Salem, NC $86,483
Burlington, NC $78,388
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $93,519
Fayetteville, NC $81,024
Greenville, NC $66,531
Southeast Coastal North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $66,320
Piedmont North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $67,270
Mountain North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $51,840
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $60,286
Jacksonville, NC $73,530
New Bern, NC $77,080
Northeast Coastal North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $77,900
Goldsboro, NC $64,920
Rocky Mount, NC $65,520
$78,126
North Dakota

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for North Dakota (Bachelor's)

Grand Forks, ND-MN metro area has the highest average salary median in North Dakota ($75,978) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Fargo, ND-MN $67,130
Grand Forks, ND-MN $75,978
West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $72,088
East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $59,973
$68,792
Nebraska

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Nebraska (Bachelor's)

Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA metro area has the highest average salary median in Nebraska ($82,775) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA $82,775
Lincoln, NE $66,689
Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $57,977
South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $64,371
Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $62,110
$66,785
New Hampshire

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Hampshire (Bachelor's)

Portsmouth, NH-ME metro area has the highest average salary median in New Hampshire ($92,975) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Manchester, NH $78,010
Portsmouth, NH-ME $92,975
Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $64,534
West Central-Southwest New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $64,161
Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $80,480
$76,032
New Jersey

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Jersey (Bachelor's)

Trenton, NJ metro area has the highest average salary median in New Jersey ($95,392) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Ocean City, NJ $92,860
Trenton, NJ $95,392
Vineland-Bridgeton, NJ $94,905
$94,386
New Mexico

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Mexico (Bachelor's)

Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in New Mexico ($85,061) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Santa Fe, NM $78,251
Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $78,497
Las Cruces, NM $75,059
Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $85,061
Farmington, NM $56,530
$74,680
Nevada

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Nevada (Bachelor's)

Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV metro area has the highest average salary median in Nevada ($88,951) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV $88,951
Reno, NV $82,656
Nevada nonmetropolitan area $80,319
$83,975
New York

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New York (Bachelor's)

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro area has the highest average salary median in New York ($120,305) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls, NY $91,578
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA $120,305
Rochester, NY $97,731
Syracuse, NY $96,148
Binghamton, NY $80,350
Glens Falls, NY $59,443
Ithaca, NY $84,975
Kingston, NY $68,148
Utica-Rome, NY $76,059
Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $59,133
Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $63,581
Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $57,621
Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $76,321
Elmira, NY $65,760
$78,368
Ohio

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Ohio (Bachelor's)

Dayton, OH metro area has the highest average salary median in Ohio ($97,787) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $94,038
Cleveland-Elyria, OH $95,747
Columbus, OH $97,765
Dayton, OH $97,787
North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $80,766
Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $73,998
Canton-Massillon, OH $55,463
Springfield, OH $78,056
Toledo, OH $71,073
Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA $70,299
West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $66,080
Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $55,644
Lima, OH $66,430
Mansfield, OH $64,260
$76,243
Oklahoma

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Oklahoma (Bachelor's)

Tulsa, OK metro area has the highest average salary median in Oklahoma ($83,500) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Tulsa, OK $83,500
Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $81,660
Oklahoma City, OK $80,646
Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $76,140
Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $63,991
Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $65,867
Lawton, OK $70,250
$74,579
Oregon

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Oregon (Bachelor's)

Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area has the highest average salary median in Oregon ($101,379) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Corvallis, OR $94,642
Eugene, OR $78,006
Medford, OR $80,898
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $101,379
Salem, OR $85,816
Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $76,147
Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area $82,692
Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $69,416
Bend-Redmond, OR $73,247
Grants Pass, OR $61,510
$80,375
Pennsylvania

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Pennsylvania (Bachelor's)

Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area has the highest average salary median in Pennsylvania ($110,242) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $88,765
Lancaster, PA $77,317
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $110,242
Pittsburgh, PA $86,234
Reading, PA $87,814
Altoona, PA $71,715
Erie, PA $71,631
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA $64,245
State College, PA $71,933
York-Hanover, PA $88,973
Western Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $55,295
Southern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $68,323
Chambersburg-Waynesboro, PA $93,599
East Stroudsburg, PA $71,841
Gettysburg, PA $78,491
Johnstown, PA $65,556
Lebanon, PA $79,110
Williamsport, PA $70,164
Northern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $68,913
$77,377
Puerto Rico

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Puerto Rico (Bachelor's)

San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR metro area has the highest average salary median in Puerto Rico ($53,344) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR $53,344
Ponce, PR $38,545
Aguadilla-Isabela, PR $40,320
Arecibo, PR $24,890
Guayama, PR $51,810
Mayaguez, PR $33,470
San German, PR $22,690
Puerto Rico nonmetropolitan area $35,170
$37,530
Rhode Island N/A
South Carolina

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for South Carolina (Bachelor's)

Spartanburg, SC metro area has the highest average salary median in South Carolina ($85,755) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Columbia, SC $76,599
Florence, SC $58,797
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC $67,895
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort, SC $75,446
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC $48,028
Spartanburg, SC $85,755
Northeast South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $64,710
Sumter, SC $57,110
Upper Savannah South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $64,740
Lower Savannah South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $52,220
$65,130
South Dakota

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for South Dakota (Bachelor's)

East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in South Dakota ($82,203) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Sioux Falls, SD $73,876
East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $82,203
West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $65,034
$73,704
Tennessee

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Tennessee (Bachelor's)

Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area has the highest average salary median in Tennessee ($87,024) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Memphis, TN-MS-AR $87,024
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $80,540
Johnson City, TN $65,771
Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA $65,049
Knoxville, TN $67,129
West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $57,611
South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $57,546
North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $54,478
Clarksville, TN-KY $72,421
Cleveland, TN $44,299
Jackson, TN $54,473
East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $45,939
Morristown, TN $61,200
$62,575
Texas

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Texas (Bachelor's)

Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area has the highest average salary median in Texas ($103,333) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

College Station-Bryan, TX $75,903
Corpus Christi, TX $82,701
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $103,333
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX $100,499
Killeen-Temple, TX $87,800
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $73,992
Midland, TX $103,091
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $95,485
Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $79,064
Austin-Round Rock, TX $89,939
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $62,936
El Paso, TX $71,058
Longview, TX $63,184
Lubbock, TX $60,111
Odessa, TX $68,005
San Angelo, TX $72,644
Tyler, TX $70,275
Waco, TX $67,048
North Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $56,718
Amarillo, TX $67,190
Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $67,317
Laredo, TX $59,401
Wichita Falls, TX $79,120
West Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $70,987
Big Thicket Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $48,604
Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $61,447
Sherman-Denison, TX $71,430
Texarkana, TX-AR $63,510
Victoria, TX $59,830
Border Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $58,910
$73,051
Utah

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Utah (Bachelor's)

Ogden-Clearfield, UT metro area has the highest average salary median in Utah ($85,619) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Ogden-Clearfield, UT $85,619
Provo-Orem, UT $78,854
Salt Lake City, UT $82,470
Eastern Utah nonmetropolitan area $72,710
Central Utah nonmetropolitan area $56,085
St. George, UT $56,940
$72,113
Virginia

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Virginia (Bachelor's)

Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Virginia ($112,089) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Lynchburg, VA $76,290
Richmond, VA $103,892
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC $96,876
Charlottesville, VA $84,195
Harrisonburg, VA $64,873
Roanoke, VA $76,609
Winchester, VA-WV $93,593
Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $60,515
Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area $75,536
Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $112,089
Staunton-Waynesboro, VA $73,980
Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $74,480
$82,744
Vermont

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Vermont (Bachelor's)

Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Vermont ($69,540) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $69,540
Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $67,947
$68,744
Wisconsin

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Wisconsin (Bachelor's)

Madison, WI metro area has the highest average salary median in Wisconsin ($89,630) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Madison, WI $89,630
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI $82,408
Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $77,453
South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $72,529
Eau Claire, WI $60,791
Green Bay, WI $67,295
Janesville-Beloit, WI $71,226
La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $64,285
Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $67,285
Racine, WI $74,548
Sheboygan, WI $71,720
Wausau, WI $71,830
Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $69,824
Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $61,637
Fond du Lac, WI $74,300
$71,784
West Virginia

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for West Virginia (Bachelor's)

Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in West Virginia ($87,699) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Morgantown, WV $84,623
Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $87,699
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $65,189
Charleston, WV $54,260
Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $85,121
Wheeling, WV-OH $56,921
Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $40,766
Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $61,570
$67,019
Wyoming

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Wyoming (Bachelor's)

Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Wyoming ($71,556) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $68,562
Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $71,556
Cheyenne, WY $60,840
$66,986

No Degree

Average Salary Median: $70,874

The state with the highest average salary median for jobs which don't require a degree is Alaska ($95,028) in the Alaska nonmetropolitan area metro area.

Alaska

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Alaska (No Degree)

Alaska nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Alaska ($101,678) for jobs which don't require a degree.

Fairbanks, AK $88,377
Alaska nonmetropolitan area $101,678
$95,028
Alabama

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Alabama (No Degree)

Huntsville, AL metro area has the highest average salary median in Alabama ($97,608) for jobs which don't require a degree.

Birmingham-Hoover, AL $80,000
Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL $58,300
Decatur, AL $67,900
Huntsville, AL $97,608
Mobile, AL $63,863
Montgomery, AL $89,572
Tuscaloosa, AL $84,522
Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $59,870
Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $77,602
Auburn-Opelika, AL $67,800
Dothan, AL $69,470
Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $54,110
Gadsden, AL $63,050
Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area $63,420
Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area $60,560
$70,510
Arkansas

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Arkansas (No Degree)

Fort Smith, AR-OK metro area has the highest average salary median in Arkansas ($71,400) for jobs which don't require a degree.

Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR $67,230
Fort Smith, AR-OK $71,400
North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $46,277
Hot Springs, AR $57,710
Jonesboro, AR $49,700
Pine Bluff, AR $58,580
East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $45,590
West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $45,900
South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $55,870
$55,362
Arizona

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Arizona (No Degree)

Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ metro area has the highest average salary median in Arizona ($96,617) for jobs which don't require a degree.

Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ $81,020
Tucson, AZ $75,630
Arizona nonmetropolitan area $73,417
Yuma, AZ $79,640
Prescott, AZ $70,357
Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $96,617
Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $54,430
$75,873
California

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for California (No Degree)

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area has the highest average salary median in California ($136,297) for jobs which don't require a degree.

Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $95,623
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $79,632
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA $85,333
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA $99,357
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA $115,987
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $136,297
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $80,435
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $78,437
Santa Rosa, CA $80,382
Vallejo-Fairfield, CA $82,633
North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $62,728
Chico, CA $57,145
Fresno, CA $73,192
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $85,830
Modesto, CA $63,412
Salinas, CA $108,770
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles-Arroyo Grande, CA $68,392
Stockton-Lodi, CA $82,773
Visalia-Porterville, CA $73,395
North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $56,975
El Centro, CA $63,407
Hanford-Corcoran, CA $77,142
Madera, CA $65,010
Merced, CA $64,233
Napa, CA $89,600
Redding, CA $38,120
Yuba City, CA $81,275
Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $71,325
$79,173
Colorado

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Colorado (No Degree)

Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO metro area has the highest average salary median in Colorado ($107,415) for jobs which don't require a degree.

Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO $107,415
Fort Collins, CO $103,163
Colorado Springs, CO $95,512
Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $83,375
Grand Junction, CO $74,563
Greeley, CO $65,558
Pueblo, CO $68,430
Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area $58,700
Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $79,490
$81,801
Connecticut

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Connecticut (No Degree)

Norwich-New London-Westerly, CT-RI metro area has the highest average salary median in Connecticut ($92,777) for jobs which don't require a degree.

Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $91,658
New Haven, CT $78,137
Danbury, CT $47,187
Norwich-New London-Westerly, CT-RI $92,777
Waterbury, CT $72,590
Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $66,890
$74,873
Washington, D.C. N/A
Delaware N/A
Florida

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Florida (No Degree)

South Florida nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Florida ($102,497) for jobs which don't require a degree.

Gainesville, FL $71,510
Jacksonville, FL $78,018
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $77,197
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL $63,438
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $69,402
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $86,422
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $81,712
Tallahassee, FL $37,028
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $94,428
South Florida nonmetropolitan area $102,497
North Florida nonmetropolitan area $73,678
Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $84,772
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $49,452
Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $49,278
Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island, FL $65,252
Port St. Lucie, FL $55,885
Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL $58,620
Ocala, FL $39,437
Panama City, FL $82,665
The Villages, FL $79,973
Homosassa Springs, FL $53,510
Punta Gorda, FL $78,790
Sebring, FL $40,090
$68,394
Georgia

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Georgia (No Degree)

Brunswick, GA metro area has the highest average salary median in Georgia ($101,357) for jobs which don't require a degree.

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $91,167
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $85,487
Savannah, GA $77,240
Macon, GA $85,193
Warner Robins, GA $79,958
North Georgia nonmetropolitan area $55,353
Athens-Clarke County, GA $59,362
Brunswick, GA $101,357
Columbus, GA-AL $77,375
Dalton, GA $66,712
Gainesville, GA $71,027
Hinesville, GA $78,172
Rome, GA $60,388
Valdosta, GA $57,480
Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area $71,637
East Georgia nonmetropolitan area $55,147
South Georgia nonmetropolitan area $71,760
$73,224
Hawaii

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Hawaii (No Degree)

Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Hawaii ($94,310) for jobs which don't require a degree.

Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $94,310
Urban Honolulu, HI $80,030
$87,170
Iowa

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Iowa (No Degree)

Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metro area has the highest average salary median in Iowa ($87,098) for jobs which don't require a degree.

Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $87,098
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $75,425
Iowa City, IA $73,467
Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $60,495
Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $80,288
Cedar Rapids, IA $78,793
Dubuque, IA $58,390
Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $85,580
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $55,143
Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $56,582
Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $54,457
$69,611
Idaho

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Idaho (No Degree)

Twin Falls, ID metro area has the highest average salary median in Idaho ($82,295) for jobs which don't require a degree.

Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area $69,507
Coeur d'Alene, ID $69,150
Idaho Falls, ID $77,188
Twin Falls, ID $82,295
Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $51,378
Lewiston, ID-WA $70,800
Pocatello, ID $56,530
$68,121
Illinois

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Illinois (No Degree)

Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro area has the highest average salary median in Illinois ($92,662) for jobs which don't require a degree.

Peoria, IL $57,693
Champaign-Urbana, IL $71,020
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI $92,662
Rockford, IL $71,978
Springfield, IL $79,468
West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $54,790
East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $68,218
Carbondale-Marion, IL $78,685
Danville, IL $77,740
Kankakee, IL $89,085
Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $52,083
South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $51,388
Decatur, IL $59,380
$69,553
Indiana

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Indiana (No Degree)

Columbus, IN metro area has the highest average salary median in Indiana ($88,290) for jobs which don't require a degree.

Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $87,480
Columbus, IN $88,290
Elkhart-Goshen, IN $61,210
Evansville, IN-KY $77,202
Fort Wayne, IN $56,228
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN $81,958
Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN $68,150
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $40,957
Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $74,852
Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area $58,598
Terre Haute, IN $72,775
Michigan City-La Porte, IN $58,840
Muncie, IN $68,750
$68,868
Kansas

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Kansas (No Degree)

Manhattan, KS metro area has the highest average salary median in Kansas ($75,930) for jobs which don't require a degree.

Manhattan, KS $75,930
Topeka, KS $65,535
Wichita, KS $74,912
Kansas nonmetropolitan area $74,862
$72,810
Kentucky

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Kentucky (No Degree)

South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Kentucky ($85,260) for jobs which don't require a degree.

Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $73,093
Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $67,238
East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $46,440
Lexington-Fayette, KY $71,015
South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $85,260
Elizabethtown-Fort Knox, KY $70,890
Owensboro, KY $71,470
West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $56,470
$67,735
Louisiana

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Louisiana (No Degree)

New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area has the highest average salary median in Louisiana ($77,020) for jobs which don't require a degree.

New Orleans-Metairie, LA $77,020
Baton Rouge, LA $65,520
Houma-Thibodaux, LA $65,672
Lafayette, LA $45,105
Lake Charles, LA $54,932
Monroe, LA $52,065
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA $53,520
Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $60,582
Hammond, LA $68,638
Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $61,697
Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $58,450
$60,291
Massachusetts

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Massachusetts (No Degree)

New Bedford, MA metro area has the highest average salary median in Massachusetts ($104,422) for jobs which don't require a degree.

Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH $87,163
Springfield, MA-CT $77,528
Worcester, MA-CT $94,370
Leominster-Gardner, MA $60,970
New Bedford, MA $104,422
Pittsfield, MA $89,407
Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $66,610
$82,924
Maryland

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Maryland (No Degree)

California-Lexington Park, MD metro area has the highest average salary median in Maryland ($118,462) for jobs which don't require a degree.

Salisbury, MD-DE $73,220
Maryland nonmetropolitan area $65,540
California-Lexington Park, MD $118,462
Cumberland, MD-WV $83,060
Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $104,195
$88,895
Maine

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Maine (No Degree)

Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Maine ($77,767) for jobs which don't require a degree.

Portland-South Portland, ME $72,458
Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $68,502
Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $77,767
Lewiston-Auburn, ME $66,210
$71,234
Michigan

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Michigan (No Degree)

Battle Creek, MI metro area has the highest average salary median in Michigan ($88,230) for jobs which don't require a degree.

Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $83,155
Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI $67,438
Lansing-East Lansing, MI $72,823
Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $54,940
Flint, MI $57,167
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $72,377
Niles-Benton Harbor, MI $64,693
Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $63,625
Balance of Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $54,102
Battle Creek, MI $88,230
Monroe, MI $76,988
Saginaw, MI $81,535
Northeast Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $64,110
Bay City, MI $59,810
Jackson, MI $72,440
Midland, MI $88,020
Muskegon, MI $69,000
$70,027
Minnesota

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Minnesota (No Degree)

Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area has the highest average salary median in Minnesota ($91,475) for jobs which don't require a degree.

Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $91,475
Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $72,422
Rochester, MN $71,943
St. Cloud, MN $74,785
Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $54,982
Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $67,167
Mankato-North Mankato, MN $67,358
Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $66,790
$70,865
Missouri

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Missouri (No Degree)

Kansas City, MO-KS metro area has the highest average salary median in Missouri ($91,685) for jobs which don't require a degree.

Kansas City, MO-KS $91,685
St. Louis, MO-IL $87,530
Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area $72,260
Jefferson City, MO $73,347
Joplin, MO $56,057
Springfield, MO $63,740
St. Joseph, MO-KS $70,192
North Missouri nonmetropolitan area $55,555
Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area $63,665
Columbia, MO $71,170
Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area $62,730
$69,812
Mississippi

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Mississippi (No Degree)

Jackson, MS metro area has the highest average salary median in Mississippi ($74,045) for jobs which don't require a degree.

Northeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $55,010
Hattiesburg, MS $66,980
Jackson, MS $74,045
Southwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $73,180
Southeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $42,657
Northwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $56,760
$61,439
Montana

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Montana (No Degree)

West Montana nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Montana ($75,795) for jobs which don't require a degree.

Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area $61,760
Missoula, MT $70,552
West Montana nonmetropolitan area $75,795
Great Falls, MT $68,415
East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area $69,400
$69,184
North Carolina

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for North Carolina (No Degree)

Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area has the highest average salary median in North Carolina ($99,672) for jobs which don't require a degree.

Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $99,672
Greensboro-High Point, NC $72,127
Raleigh, NC $93,135
Wilmington, NC $63,403
Winston-Salem, NC $61,002
Burlington, NC $72,200
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $93,157
Fayetteville, NC $88,595
Greenville, NC $64,970
Southeast Coastal North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $62,680
Piedmont North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $67,392
Mountain North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $48,070
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $59,060
Jacksonville, NC $76,372
New Bern, NC $81,553
Northeast Coastal North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $83,693
Goldsboro, NC $64,920
Rocky Mount, NC $65,520
$73,196
North Dakota

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for North Dakota (No Degree)

Grand Forks, ND-MN metro area has the highest average salary median in North Dakota ($75,535) for jobs which don't require a degree.

Fargo, ND-MN $64,510
Grand Forks, ND-MN $75,535
West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $73,903
East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $58,920
$68,217
Nebraska

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Nebraska (No Degree)

Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA metro area has the highest average salary median in Nebraska ($82,312) for jobs which don't require a degree.

Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA $82,312
Lincoln, NE $67,197
Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $55,565
South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $65,330
Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $62,110
$66,503
New Hampshire

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Hampshire (No Degree)

Portsmouth, NH-ME metro area has the highest average salary median in New Hampshire ($100,060) for jobs which don't require a degree.

Manchester, NH $80,820
Portsmouth, NH-ME $100,060
Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $62,420
West Central-Southwest New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $56,375
Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $80,480
$76,031
New Jersey

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Jersey (No Degree)

Ocean City, NJ metro area has the highest average salary median in New Jersey ($79,100) for jobs which don't require a degree.

Ocean City, NJ $79,100
Trenton, NJ $70,680
Vineland-Bridgeton, NJ $77,180
$75,653
New Mexico

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Mexico (No Degree)

Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in New Mexico ($83,928) for jobs which don't require a degree.

Santa Fe, NM $78,632
Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $75,190
Las Cruces, NM $81,760
Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $83,928
Farmington, NM $56,530
$75,208
Nevada

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Nevada (No Degree)

Nevada nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Nevada ($84,310) for jobs which don't require a degree.

Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV $77,120
Reno, NV $69,723
Nevada nonmetropolitan area $84,310
$77,051
New York

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New York (No Degree)

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro area has the highest average salary median in New York ($94,255) for jobs which don't require a degree.

Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls, NY $77,115
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA $94,255
Rochester, NY $63,702
Syracuse, NY $78,002
Binghamton, NY $83,370
Glens Falls, NY $53,980
Ithaca, NY $82,860
Kingston, NY $69,500
Utica-Rome, NY $77,067
Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $56,908
Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $64,903
Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $52,055
Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $79,700
Elmira, NY $65,760
$71,370
Ohio

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Ohio (No Degree)

Columbus, OH metro area has the highest average salary median in Ohio ($92,055) for jobs which don't require a degree.

Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $75,638
Cleveland-Elyria, OH $86,943
Columbus, OH $92,055
Dayton, OH $89,068
North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $61,350
Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $67,513
Canton-Massillon, OH $52,278
Springfield, OH $78,870
Toledo, OH $71,682
Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA $72,695
West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $65,438
Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $50,655
Lima, OH $66,430
Mansfield, OH $64,260
$71,063
Oklahoma

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Oklahoma (No Degree)

Oklahoma City, OK metro area has the highest average salary median in Oklahoma ($84,498) for jobs which don't require a degree.

Tulsa, OK $71,608
Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $75,945
Oklahoma City, OK $84,498
Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $74,728
Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $66,930
Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $70,330
Lawton, OK $70,250
$73,470
Oregon

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Oregon (No Degree)

Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area has the highest average salary median in Oregon ($91,178) for jobs which don't require a degree.

Corvallis, OR $83,187
Eugene, OR $66,002
Medford, OR $77,853
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $91,178
Salem, OR $74,793
Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $73,115
Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area $74,612
Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $51,895
Bend-Redmond, OR $72,650
Grants Pass, OR $61,510
$72,680
Pennsylvania

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Pennsylvania (No Degree)

Chambersburg-Waynesboro, PA metro area has the highest average salary median in Pennsylvania ($99,717) for jobs which don't require a degree.

Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $82,708
Lancaster, PA $71,565
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $93,268
Pittsburgh, PA $77,745
Reading, PA $78,080
Altoona, PA $70,533
Erie, PA $72,613
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA $59,753
State College, PA $71,807
York-Hanover, PA $96,633
Western Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $52,223
Southern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $69,887
Chambersburg-Waynesboro, PA $99,717
East Stroudsburg, PA $74,652
Gettysburg, PA $81,888
Johnstown, PA $64,770
Lebanon, PA $78,542
Williamsport, PA $72,545
Northern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $71,747
$75,825
Puerto Rico

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Puerto Rico (No Degree)

Guayama, PR metro area has the highest average salary median in Puerto Rico ($51,810) for jobs which don't require a degree.

San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR $33,442
Ponce, PR $41,790
Aguadilla-Isabela, PR $40,320
Arecibo, PR $24,890
Guayama, PR $51,810
Mayaguez, PR $33,470
San German, PR $22,690
Puerto Rico nonmetropolitan area $35,170
$35,448
Rhode Island N/A
South Carolina

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for South Carolina (No Degree)

Spartanburg, SC metro area has the highest average salary median in South Carolina ($102,162) for jobs which don't require a degree.

Columbia, SC $69,160
Florence, SC $61,930
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC $56,142
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort, SC $75,950
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC $36,232
Spartanburg, SC $102,162
Northeast South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $59,110
Sumter, SC $57,110
Upper Savannah South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $64,740
Lower Savannah South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $52,220
$63,476
South Dakota

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for South Dakota (No Degree)

East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in South Dakota ($91,362) for jobs which don't require a degree.

Sioux Falls, SD $79,663
East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $91,362
West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $67,745
$79,590
Tennessee

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Tennessee (No Degree)

Clarksville, TN-KY metro area has the highest average salary median in Tennessee ($75,287) for jobs which don't require a degree.

Memphis, TN-MS-AR $71,382
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $64,840
Johnson City, TN $70,158
Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA $63,062
Knoxville, TN $64,643
West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $50,762
South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $43,952
North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $47,773
Clarksville, TN-KY $75,287
Cleveland, TN $41,635
Jackson, TN $49,955
East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $41,918
Morristown, TN $61,200
$57,428
Texas

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Texas (No Degree)

Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area has the highest average salary median in Texas ($96,753) for jobs which don't require a degree.

College Station-Bryan, TX $70,528
Corpus Christi, TX $75,317
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $96,753
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX $84,428
Killeen-Temple, TX $77,598
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $64,915
Midland, TX $92,030
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $88,853
Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $62,843
Austin-Round Rock, TX $92,535
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $56,547
El Paso, TX $75,502
Longview, TX $59,422
Lubbock, TX $60,487
Odessa, TX $67,420
San Angelo, TX $72,317
Tyler, TX $70,407
Waco, TX $68,492
North Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $49,677
Amarillo, TX $66,658
Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $75,428
Laredo, TX $61,607
Wichita Falls, TX $79,120
West Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $76,275
Big Thicket Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $44,018
Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $60,318
Sherman-Denison, TX $71,430
Texarkana, TX-AR $63,510
Victoria, TX $59,830
Border Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $58,910
$70,106
Utah

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Utah (No Degree)

Ogden-Clearfield, UT metro area has the highest average salary median in Utah ($83,695) for jobs which don't require a degree.

Ogden-Clearfield, UT $83,695
Provo-Orem, UT $64,983
Salt Lake City, UT $75,227
Eastern Utah nonmetropolitan area $69,272
Central Utah nonmetropolitan area $47,908
St. George, UT $51,608
$65,449
Virginia

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Virginia (No Degree)

Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Virginia ($114,998) for jobs which don't require a degree.

Lynchburg, VA $85,270
Richmond, VA $94,425
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC $93,383
Charlottesville, VA $84,765
Harrisonburg, VA $64,352
Roanoke, VA $82,452
Winchester, VA-WV $95,797
Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $59,660
Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area $76,015
Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $114,998
Staunton-Waynesboro, VA $73,980
Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $74,480
$83,298
Vermont

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Vermont (No Degree)

Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Vermont ($65,700) for jobs which don't require a degree.

Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $55,588
Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $65,700
$60,644
Wisconsin

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Wisconsin (No Degree)

Madison, WI metro area has the highest average salary median in Wisconsin ($77,625) for jobs which don't require a degree.

Madison, WI $77,625
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI $75,613
Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $66,850
South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $56,077
Eau Claire, WI $58,008
Green Bay, WI $63,288
Janesville-Beloit, WI $70,275
La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $66,427
Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $65,143
Racine, WI $74,345
Sheboygan, WI $71,090
Wausau, WI $72,310
Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $72,018
Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $62,873
Fond du Lac, WI $74,300
$68,416
West Virginia

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for West Virginia (No Degree)

Parkersburg-Vienna, WV metro area has the highest average salary median in West Virginia ($87,803) for jobs which don't require a degree.

Morgantown, WV $68,615
Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $82,735
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $71,435
Charleston, WV $53,545
Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $87,803
Wheeling, WV-OH $55,148
Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $36,148
Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $61,570
$64,625
Wyoming

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Wyoming (No Degree)

Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Wyoming ($74,950) for jobs which don't require a degree.

Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $59,710
Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $74,950
Cheyenne, WY $60,840
$65,167

Master's

Average Salary Median: $66,405

The state with the highest average salary median for a master's degree is New Hampshire ($147,140) in the West Central-Southwest New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area metro area.

Alaska

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Alaska (Master's)

Fairbanks, AK metro area has the highest average salary median in Alaska ($66,760) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Fairbanks, AK $66,760
Alaska nonmetropolitan area $54,960
$60,860
Alabama

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Alabama (Master's)

Montgomery, AL metro area has the highest average salary median in Alabama ($91,910) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Birmingham-Hoover, AL N/A
Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL N/A
Decatur, AL N/A
Huntsville, AL $52,570
Mobile, AL $78,990
Montgomery, AL $91,910
Tuscaloosa, AL N/A
Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area N/A
Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $81,110
Auburn-Opelika, AL N/A
Dothan, AL N/A
Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL N/A
Gadsden, AL N/A
Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area N/A
Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area N/A
$76,145
Arkansas

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Arkansas (Master's)

Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area has the highest average salary median in Arkansas ($48,800) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR $48,800
Fort Smith, AR-OK $42,890
North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $43,740
Hot Springs, AR $47,300
Jonesboro, AR $40,900
Pine Bluff, AR $43,240
East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $42,730
West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $43,490
South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $42,100
$43,910
Arizona

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Arizona (Master's)

Tucson, AZ metro area has the highest average salary median in Arizona ($95,080) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ N/A
Tucson, AZ $95,080
Arizona nonmetropolitan area N/A
Yuma, AZ N/A
Prescott, AZ N/A
Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ N/A
Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ N/A
$95,080
California

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for California (Master's)

San Diego-Carlsbad, CA metro area has the highest average salary median in California ($136,940) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA N/A
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $64,290
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA $101,680
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA $136,940
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA $135,940
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA N/A
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA N/A
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA N/A
Santa Rosa, CA N/A
Vallejo-Fairfield, CA N/A
North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area N/A
Chico, CA N/A
Fresno, CA N/A
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA N/A
Modesto, CA N/A
Salinas, CA N/A
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles-Arroyo Grande, CA N/A
Stockton-Lodi, CA N/A
Visalia-Porterville, CA N/A
North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area N/A
El Centro, CA N/A
Hanford-Corcoran, CA N/A
Madera, CA N/A
Merced, CA N/A
Napa, CA N/A
Redding, CA N/A
Yuba City, CA N/A
Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area N/A
$109,713
Colorado

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Colorado (Master's)

Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO metro area has the highest average salary median in Colorado ($65,650) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO $65,650
Fort Collins, CO N/A
Colorado Springs, CO N/A
Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area N/A
Grand Junction, CO N/A
Greeley, CO N/A
Pueblo, CO N/A
Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area N/A
Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area N/A
$65,650
Connecticut

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Connecticut (Master's)

New Haven, CT metro area has the highest average salary median in Connecticut ($93,250) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $91,430
New Haven, CT $93,250
Danbury, CT N/A
Norwich-New London-Westerly, CT-RI N/A
Waterbury, CT N/A
Connecticut nonmetropolitan area N/A
$92,340
Washington, D.C. N/A
Delaware N/A
Florida

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Florida (Master's)

Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro area has the highest average salary median in Florida ($99,950) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Gainesville, FL N/A
Jacksonville, FL N/A
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL N/A
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL N/A
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $99,950
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL N/A
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL N/A
Tallahassee, FL N/A
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL N/A
South Florida nonmetropolitan area N/A
North Florida nonmetropolitan area N/A
Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL N/A
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL N/A
Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL N/A
Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island, FL N/A
Port St. Lucie, FL N/A
Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL N/A
Ocala, FL N/A
Panama City, FL N/A
The Villages, FL N/A
Homosassa Springs, FL N/A
Punta Gorda, FL N/A
Sebring, FL N/A
$99,950
Georgia

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Georgia (Master's)

Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area has the highest average salary median in Georgia ($77,330) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA N/A
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $77,330
Savannah, GA N/A
Macon, GA N/A
Warner Robins, GA N/A
North Georgia nonmetropolitan area N/A
Athens-Clarke County, GA N/A
Brunswick, GA N/A
Columbus, GA-AL N/A
Dalton, GA N/A
Gainesville, GA N/A
Hinesville, GA N/A
Rome, GA N/A
Valdosta, GA N/A
Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area N/A
East Georgia nonmetropolitan area N/A
South Georgia nonmetropolitan area N/A
$77,330
Hawaii N/A
Iowa N/A
Idaho

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Idaho (Master's)

Pocatello, ID metro area has the highest average salary median in Idaho ($50,050) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area $48,980
Coeur d'Alene, ID $32,410
Idaho Falls, ID $32,190
Twin Falls, ID $38,420
Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $43,150
Lewiston, ID-WA $39,450
Pocatello, ID $50,050
$40,664
Illinois

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Illinois (Master's)

East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Illinois ($65,960) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Peoria, IL N/A
Champaign-Urbana, IL N/A
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI N/A
Rockford, IL N/A
Springfield, IL N/A
West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area N/A
East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $65,960
Carbondale-Marion, IL N/A
Danville, IL N/A
Kankakee, IL N/A
Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area N/A
South Illinois nonmetropolitan area N/A
Decatur, IL N/A
$65,960
Indiana

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Indiana (Master's)

Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN metro area has the highest average salary median in Indiana ($56,070) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $38,590
Columbus, IN $41,200
Elkhart-Goshen, IN $42,580
Evansville, IN-KY $42,660
Fort Wayne, IN $43,270
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN $47,250
Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN $56,070
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI N/A
Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $37,940
Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area $43,400
Terre Haute, IN $46,880
Michigan City-La Porte, IN $43,120
Muncie, IN $49,530
$44,374
Kansas

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Kansas (Master's)

Kansas nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Kansas ($64,240) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Manhattan, KS N/A
Topeka, KS N/A
Wichita, KS N/A
Kansas nonmetropolitan area $64,240
$64,240
Kentucky

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Kentucky (Master's)

Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Kentucky ($74,500) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN N/A
Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $74,500
East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area N/A
Lexington-Fayette, KY N/A
South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area N/A
Elizabethtown-Fort Knox, KY N/A
Owensboro, KY N/A
West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area N/A
$74,500
Louisiana N/A
Massachusetts

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Massachusetts (Master's)

Springfield, MA-CT metro area has the highest average salary median in Massachusetts ($117,010) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH N/A
Springfield, MA-CT $117,010
Worcester, MA-CT $95,300
Leominster-Gardner, MA N/A
New Bedford, MA N/A
Pittsfield, MA N/A
Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area N/A
$106,155
Maryland

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Maryland (Master's)

Salisbury, MD-DE metro area has the highest average salary median in Maryland ($66,330) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Salisbury, MD-DE $66,330
Maryland nonmetropolitan area N/A
California-Lexington Park, MD N/A
Cumberland, MD-WV N/A
Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV N/A
$66,330
Maine N/A
Michigan

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Michigan (Master's)

Lansing-East Lansing, MI metro area has the highest average salary median in Michigan ($112,320) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $105,850
Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI $72,990
Lansing-East Lansing, MI $112,320
Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $88,290
Flint, MI N/A
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $111,190
Niles-Benton Harbor, MI N/A
Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area N/A
Balance of Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area N/A
Battle Creek, MI N/A
Monroe, MI N/A
Saginaw, MI N/A
Northeast Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area N/A
Bay City, MI N/A
Jackson, MI N/A
Midland, MI N/A
Muskegon, MI N/A
$98,128
Minnesota

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Minnesota (Master's)

Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Minnesota ($84,630) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI N/A
Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area N/A
Rochester, MN N/A
St. Cloud, MN N/A
Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area N/A
Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $84,630
Mankato-North Mankato, MN N/A
Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area N/A
$84,630
Missouri

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Missouri (Master's)

Springfield, MO metro area has the highest average salary median in Missouri ($80,640) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Kansas City, MO-KS N/A
St. Louis, MO-IL $75,810
Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area $78,040
Jefferson City, MO N/A
Joplin, MO N/A
Springfield, MO $80,640
St. Joseph, MO-KS N/A
North Missouri nonmetropolitan area $78,470
Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area N/A
Columbia, MO N/A
Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area N/A
$78,240
Mississippi N/A
Montana

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Montana (Master's)

Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Montana ($44,000) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area $44,000
Missoula, MT $35,070
West Montana nonmetropolitan area $37,700
Great Falls, MT $32,150
East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area $33,510
$36,486
North Carolina

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for North Carolina (Master's)

Mountain North Carolina nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in North Carolina ($89,650) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $83,420
Greensboro-High Point, NC $70,790
Raleigh, NC $67,800
Wilmington, NC N/A
Winston-Salem, NC $74,600
Burlington, NC N/A
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $88,690
Fayetteville, NC N/A
Greenville, NC N/A
Southeast Coastal North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $60,270
Piedmont North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $58,220
Mountain North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $89,650
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC N/A
Jacksonville, NC N/A
New Bern, NC N/A
Northeast Coastal North Carolina nonmetropolitan area N/A
Goldsboro, NC N/A
Rocky Mount, NC N/A
$74,180
North Dakota N/A
Nebraska

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Nebraska (Master's)

Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA metro area has the highest average salary median in Nebraska ($84,130) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA $84,130
Lincoln, NE N/A
Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area N/A
South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area N/A
Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area N/A
$84,130
New Hampshire

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Hampshire (Master's)

West Central-Southwest New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in New Hampshire ($147,140) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Manchester, NH N/A
Portsmouth, NH-ME N/A
Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area N/A
West Central-Southwest New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $147,140
Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area N/A
$147,140
New Jersey

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Jersey (Master's)

Trenton, NJ metro area has the highest average salary median in New Jersey ($62,330) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Ocean City, NJ $48,080
Trenton, NJ $62,330
Vineland-Bridgeton, NJ $59,470
$56,627
New Mexico

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Mexico (Master's)

Las Cruces, NM metro area has the highest average salary median in New Mexico ($57,610) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Santa Fe, NM $51,020
Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $43,610
Las Cruces, NM $57,610
Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $42,800
Farmington, NM $49,870
$48,982
Nevada

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Nevada (Master's)

Nevada nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Nevada ($54,210) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV $53,680
Reno, NV $44,910
Nevada nonmetropolitan area $54,210
$50,933
New York

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New York (Master's)

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro area has the highest average salary median in New York ($104,650) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls, NY $92,530
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA $104,650
Rochester, NY $92,200
Syracuse, NY $67,930
Binghamton, NY N/A
Glens Falls, NY N/A
Ithaca, NY N/A
Kingston, NY N/A
Utica-Rome, NY $68,320
Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area N/A
Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $58,240
Central East New York nonmetropolitan area N/A
Watertown-Fort Drum, NY N/A
Elmira, NY N/A
$80,645
Ohio

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Ohio (Master's)

Columbus, OH metro area has the highest average salary median in Ohio ($110,680) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $74,020
Cleveland-Elyria, OH $76,660
Columbus, OH $110,680
Dayton, OH N/A
North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) N/A
Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area N/A
Canton-Massillon, OH N/A
Springfield, OH N/A
Toledo, OH $79,250
Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA N/A
West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $84,240
Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area N/A
Lima, OH N/A
Mansfield, OH N/A
$84,970
Oklahoma

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Oklahoma (Master's)

Tulsa, OK metro area has the highest average salary median in Oklahoma ($66,790) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Tulsa, OK $66,790
Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area N/A
Oklahoma City, OK N/A
Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $49,770
Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area N/A
Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $50,770
Lawton, OK N/A
$55,777
Oregon N/A
Pennsylvania

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Pennsylvania (Master's)

Pittsburgh, PA metro area has the highest average salary median in Pennsylvania ($117,440) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $75,950
Lancaster, PA N/A
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $82,350
Pittsburgh, PA $117,440
Reading, PA $61,220
Altoona, PA N/A
Erie, PA N/A
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA N/A
State College, PA N/A
York-Hanover, PA N/A
Western Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area N/A
Southern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area N/A
Chambersburg-Waynesboro, PA N/A
East Stroudsburg, PA N/A
Gettysburg, PA N/A
Johnstown, PA N/A
Lebanon, PA N/A
Williamsport, PA N/A
Northern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area N/A
$84,240
Puerto Rico N/A
Rhode Island N/A
South Carolina

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for South Carolina (Master's)

Columbia, SC metro area has the highest average salary median in South Carolina ($51,380) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Columbia, SC $51,380
Florence, SC $42,670
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC $45,450
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort, SC $46,020
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC $41,880
Spartanburg, SC $51,270
Northeast South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $42,300
Sumter, SC $45,540
Upper Savannah South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $44,950
Lower Savannah South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $45,010
$45,647
South Dakota N/A
Tennessee

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Tennessee (Master's)

Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area has the highest average salary median in Tennessee ($71,610) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Memphis, TN-MS-AR $69,990
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $71,610
Johnson City, TN N/A
Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA N/A
Knoxville, TN $62,200
West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $52,590
South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $69,940
North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area N/A
Clarksville, TN-KY N/A
Cleveland, TN N/A
Jackson, TN N/A
East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area N/A
Morristown, TN N/A
$65,266
Texas

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Texas (Master's)

College Station-Bryan, TX metro area has the highest average salary median in Texas ($136,860) for a master's degree in this area of study.

College Station-Bryan, TX $136,860
Corpus Christi, TX N/A
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $84,950
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX $87,240
Killeen-Temple, TX N/A
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX N/A
Midland, TX N/A
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $55,190
Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $59,700
Austin-Round Rock, TX N/A
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX N/A
El Paso, TX N/A
Longview, TX N/A
Lubbock, TX N/A
Odessa, TX N/A
San Angelo, TX N/A
Tyler, TX N/A
Waco, TX N/A
North Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $37,720
Amarillo, TX N/A
Brownsville-Harlingen, TX N/A
Laredo, TX N/A
Wichita Falls, TX N/A
West Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area N/A
Big Thicket Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area N/A
Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $85,550
Sherman-Denison, TX N/A
Texarkana, TX-AR N/A
Victoria, TX N/A
Border Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area N/A
$78,173
Utah

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Utah (Master's)

Salt Lake City, UT metro area has the highest average salary median in Utah ($127,350) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Ogden-Clearfield, UT N/A
Provo-Orem, UT N/A
Salt Lake City, UT $127,350
Eastern Utah nonmetropolitan area N/A
Central Utah nonmetropolitan area N/A
St. George, UT N/A
$127,350
Virginia

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Virginia (Master's)

Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC metro area has the highest average salary median in Virginia ($58,760) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Lynchburg, VA N/A
Richmond, VA N/A
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC $58,760
Charlottesville, VA N/A
Harrisonburg, VA N/A
Roanoke, VA N/A
Winchester, VA-WV N/A
Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area N/A
Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area N/A
Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area N/A
Staunton-Waynesboro, VA N/A
Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area N/A
$58,760
Vermont

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Vermont (Master's)

Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Vermont ($53,680) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $53,680
Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $50,770
$52,225
Wisconsin

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Wisconsin (Master's)

Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Wisconsin ($80,430) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Madison, WI N/A
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI N/A
Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $80,430
South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $78,090
Eau Claire, WI N/A
Green Bay, WI N/A
Janesville-Beloit, WI N/A
La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN N/A
Oshkosh-Neenah, WI N/A
Racine, WI N/A
Sheboygan, WI N/A
Wausau, WI N/A
Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area N/A
Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area N/A
Fond du Lac, WI N/A
$79,260
West Virginia N/A
Wyoming N/A

18 Jobs Attainable With This Degree

The jobs below are commonly attainable with this degree. Most job roles require a bachelor's degree.  For a bachelor's degree, the average salary median is $73,973.  The average salary median for job roles not requiring a degree is $70,874.  For a master's degree, the average salary median is $66,405. 

  Natural Sciences Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.

Salary Ratio: 0.78    

The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.

A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.

Common Job Titles    
  • Agricultural Research Director
  • Agriculture Research Director
  • Analytical Services Manager
  • Chemical Engineer Supervisor
  • Chemical Plant Technical Director
  • Chemical Process Exploration Manager
  • Clinical Project Manager
  • Clinical Trials Manager
  • Environmental Program Manager
  • Environmental Research Project Manager
  • Geochemical Manager
  • Geological Manager
  • Geophysical Manager
  • Gravity Manager
  • Lab Director (Laboratory Director)
  • Lab Manager (Laboratory Manager)
  • Natural Resources Manager
  • Natural Sciences Manager
  • Ocean Program Administrator
  • Quarrying Manager
  • Research Administrator
  • Research and Development Director (R and D Director)
  • Research Coordinator
  • Research Development Director
  • Research Development Manager
  • Research Director
  • Research Manager
  • Research Project Coordinator
  • Water Team Leader
  • Wild Life Manager
  • US Salary Median: $112,701
  • Job Growth (U.S.): 9.3%
  • Prior Experience: 2-4 years
  • Degree Level Required: Bachelor's

  Clinical Research Coordinators

Plan, direct, or coordinate clinical research projects. Direct the activities of workers engaged in clinical research projects to ensure compliance with protocols and overall clinical objectives. May evaluate and analyze clinical data.

Salary Ratio: 0.78    

The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.

A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.

Common Job Titles    
  • Clinical Coordinator
  • Clinical Data Coordinator
  • Clinical Manager
  • Clinical Program Coordinator
  • Clinical Program Manager
  • Clinical Project Manager
  • Clinical Research Administrator
  • Clinical Research Coordinator
  • Clinical Research Director
  • Clinical Research Manager
  • Clinical Research Monitor
  • Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator
  • Clinical Study Manager
  • Clinical Trial Coordinator
  • Clinical Trial Manager
  • Clinical Trials Manager
  • Research Coordinator
  • US Salary Median: $112,701
  • Job Growth (U.S.): 9.3%
  • Prior Experience: 1-2 years
  • Degree Level Required: Bachelor's

  Water Resource Specialists

Design or implement programs and strategies related to water resource issues such as supply, quality, and regulatory compliance issues.

Salary Ratio: 0.78    

The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.

A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.

Common Job Titles    
  • Community Resource Consultant
  • Environmental Resource Specialist
  • Hydrotechnical Specialist
  • Hydrotechnician
  • Power Supply Engineer
  • Resource Specialist
  • Water Quality Specialist
  • Water Resource Agent
  • Water Resource Consultant
  • Water Resource Engineering Specialist
  • Water Resource Specialist
  • Water Resources Planner
  • Water Restoration Technician
  • Water Rights Specialist
  • US Salary Median: $112,701
  • Job Growth (U.S.): 9.3%
  • Prior Experience: no prior years
  • Degree Level Required: Bachelor's

  Computer Programmers

Create, modify, and test the code and scripts that allow computer applications to run. Work from specifications drawn up by software and web developers or other individuals. May develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information.

Salary Ratio: 0.78    

The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.

A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.

Common Job Titles    
  • .NET Programmer
  • Analyst Programmer
  • Application Programmer
  • Application Programmer Analyst
  • Applications Programmer
  • Beta Tester
  • Bug Bounty Hunter
  • Business Programmer
  • Certified Ethical Hacker
  • Client Server Programmer
  • Cloud Engineer
  • COBOL Programmer (Common Business Oriented Language Programmer)
  • Computer Game Programmer
  • Computer Language Coder
  • Computer Programmer
  • Computer Programmer Analyst
  • Database Programmer
  • E-Commerce Programmer (Electronic Commerce Programmer)
  • Engineering and Scientific Programmer
  • Engineering Programmer
  • Game Programmer
  • Graphic Engineer
  • Internet Programmer
  • IT Programmer (Information Technology Programmer)
  • Java Architect
  • Java Developer
  • Java Programmer
  • Mainframe Programmer
  • Malware Analyst
  • Object-Oriented Programmer
  • Operating System Programmer
  • Programmer
  • Programmer Analyst
  • Software Programmer
  • Systems Programmer
  • Video Game Programmer
  • Web Applications Programmer
  • Web Programmer
  • Website Programmer
  • White Hat Hacker
  • US Salary Median: $76,988
  • Job Growth (U.S.): 14.1%
  • Prior Experience: 1 year
  • Degree Level Required: Bachelor's

  Web Administrators

Manage web environment design, deployment, development and maintenance activities. Perform testing and quality assurance of web sites and web applications.

Salary Ratio: 0.6    

The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.

A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.

Common Job Titles    
  • Corporate Webmaster
  • Internet Systems Administrator
  • SharePoint Administrator
  • Web Administrator
  • Web Content Coordinator
  • Web Content Manager
  • Web Coordinator
  • Web Development Manager
  • Web Director
  • Web Manager
  • Web Operations Specialist
  • Web Project Manager
  • Web Publisher
  • Web Publishing Coordinator
  • Web Security Manager
  • Web Site Administrator
  • Web Site Manager
  • Web Site Project Manager
  • Web Technologies Administrator
  • Webmaster
  • Webmaster Analyst
  • Website Administrator
  • Website Coordinator
  • Website Manager
  • Websphere Administrator
  • US Salary Median: $74,432
  • Job Growth (U.S.): 14.1%
  • Prior Experience: 2-4 years
  • Degree Level Required: Bachelor's

  Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians

Assist scientists or related professionals in building, maintaining, modifying, or using geographic information systems (GIS) databases. May also perform some custom application development or provide user support.

Salary Ratio: 4.84    

The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.

A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.

Common Job Titles    
  • CADD GIS Technician (Computer-Aided Design and Drafting Geographic Information Systems Technician)
  • Cartographic Technician
  • Conversion Specialist
  • Field GIS Technician (Field Geographic Information Systems Technician)
  • Geographic Information System Analyst (GIS Analyst)
  • Geographic Information Systems Administrator (GIS Administrator)
  • Geographic Information Systems Analyst (GIS Analyst)
  • Geographic Information Systems Application Specialist (GIS Application Specialist)
  • Geographic Information Systems Coordinator (GIS Coordinator)
  • Geographic Information Systems Data Administrator (GIS Data Administrator)
  • Geographic Information Systems Data Specialist (GIS Data Specialist)
  • Geographic Information Systems Database Administrator (GIS Database Administrator)
  • Geographic Information Systems Developer (GIS Developer)
  • Geographic Information Systems Geographer (GIS Geographer)
  • Geographic Information Systems Mapping Technician (GIS Mapping Technician)
  • Geographic Information Systems Technologist (GIS Technologist)
  • Geographical Information System Specialist (GIS Specialist)
  • Geographical Information System Technician (GIS Technician)
  • Geospatial Analyst
  • Geospatial Engineer
  • Geospatial Information Technologist
  • Geospatial Specialist
  • Geospatial Technician
  • Geospatial Technologist
  • GIS Consultant (Geographic Information Systems Consultant)
  • GIS Specialist (Geographic Information Systems Specialist)
  • GIS Technician (Geographic Information Systems Technician)
  • Global Position System Technician (GPS Technician)
  • Global Positioning System Field Technician (GPS Field Technician)
  • Global Positioning Systems Analyst Technician (GPS Analyst Technician)
  • Imagery Analyst
  • Resource Analyst
  • US Salary Median: $74,432
  • Job Growth (U.S.): 14.1%
  • Prior Experience: N/A
  • Degree Level Required: None

  Document Management Specialists

Implement and administer enterprise-wide document management systems and related procedures that allow organizations to capture, store, retrieve, share, and destroy electronic records and documents.

Salary Ratio: 0.6    

The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.

A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.

Common Job Titles    
  • Business Records Manager
  • Certified Document Imaging Architect
  • Content Specialist
  • Content Strategist
  • Document Control Clerk
  • Document Control Coordinator
  • Document Control Manager
  • Document Control Specialist
  • Document Controller
  • Document Imaging Specialist
  • Document Management Consultant
  • Document Management Specialist
  • Document Management Technician
  • Document Specialist
  • Documentation Analyst
  • Documentation Specialist
  • ECM Consultant (Enterprise Content Management Consultant)
  • Electronic Content Manager
  • Enterprise Records Analyst
  • Record Systems Analyst
  • Records and Information Management Consultant (RIM Consultant)
  • Records and Information Management Specialist (RIM Specialist)
  • Records Manager
  • US Salary Median: $74,432
  • Job Growth (U.S.): 14.1%
  • Prior Experience: 4-6 years
  • Degree Level Required: Bachelor's

  Penetration Testers

Evaluate network system security by conducting simulated internal and external cyberattacks using adversary tools and techniques. Attempt to breach and exploit critical systems and gain access to sensitive information to assess system security.

Salary Ratio: 4.84    

The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.

A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.

Common Job Titles    
  • Application Security Assessor
  • Application Security Hacker
  • Application Security Tester
  • Certified Hacker
  • Certified Tester
  • Consulting Advisory Tester
  • Cyber Assessment Tester
  • Cyber Assessor
  • Cyber Security Engineer
  • Cyber Security Tester
  • Cyber Tester
  • Embedded Tester
  • Forensic Analysis Tester
  • Hacker
  • Information Security Assessor
  • IT Security Tester (Information Technology Security Tester)
  • Network Security Engineer
  • Network Security Tester
  • Penetration Tester
  • Risk Tester
  • Security Application Tester
  • Security Architect
  • Security Assessment Tester
  • Security Automation Tester
  • Security Consulting Tester
  • Security Engineer
  • Security Tester
  • Systems Security Tester
  • Tester
  • Vulnerability Assessment Analyst
  • US Salary Median: $74,432
  • Job Growth (U.S.): 14.1%
  • Prior Experience: N/A
  • Degree Level Required: None

  Information Security Engineers

Develop and oversee the implementation of information security procedures and policies. Build, maintain and upgrade security technology, such as firewalls, for the safe use of computer networks and the transmission and retrieval of information. Design and implement appropriate security controls to identify vulnerabilities and protect digital files and electronic infrastructures. Monitor and respond to computer security breaches, viruses, and intrusions, and perform forensic investigation. May oversee the assessment of information security systems.

Salary Ratio: 4.84    

The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.

A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.

Common Job Titles    
  • AI Security Specialist (Artificial Intelligence Security Specialist)
  • Application Security Administrator
  • Applications Engineer
  • Automotive Security Engineer
  • Blue Team Member
  • Cloud Engineer
  • Cloud Security Architect
  • Communications Security Manager (COMSEC Manager)
  • Cyber Defense Incident Responder
  • Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support Specialist
  • Cyber Security Engineer
  • Cyber Security Threat Engineer
  • Cybersecurity Engineer
  • Cybersecurity Hardware Engineer
  • Cybersecurity Software Developer
  • Cybersecurity Software Engineer
  • Information Architect
  • Information Assurance Engineer
  • Information Security Administrator
  • Information Security Architect
  • Information Security Consultant
  • Information Security Engineer
  • Information Security Loss Prevention Engineer
  • Information Security Management Engineer
  • Information Systems Security Developer
  • Information Systems Security Engineer
  • Information Systems Security Scientist
  • IT Administrator (Information Technology Administrator)
  • IT Architect (Information Technology Architect)
  • Mobile Security Engineer
  • Network Engineer
  • Network Security Engineer
  • Red Team Member
  • Security Administrator
  • Security Engineer
  • Security Operations Center Manager (SOC Manager)
  • System Security Analyst
  • Systems Engineer
  • Systems Security Engineer
  • US Salary Median: $74,432
  • Job Growth (U.S.): 14.1%
  • Prior Experience: N/A
  • Degree Level Required: None

  Digital Forensics Analysts

Conduct investigations on computer-based crimes establishing documentary or physical evidence, such as digital media and logs associated with cyber intrusion incidents. Analyze digital evidence and investigate computer security incidents to derive information in support of system and network vulnerability mitigation. Preserve and present computer-related evidence in support of criminal, fraud, counterintelligence, or law enforcement investigations.

Salary Ratio: 4.84    

The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.

A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.

Common Job Titles    
  • Cyber Analyst
  • Cyber Digital Forensics
  • Cyber Digital Media Analyst
  • Digital Analyst
  • Digital Computer Analyst
  • Digital Cyber Analyst
  • Digital Forensic Analyst
  • Digital Investigator
  • Digital Media Analyst
  • IT Analyst (Information Technology Analyst)
  • Law Enforcement Counterintelligence Forensics Analyst
  • Legal Digital Analyst
  • Malware Analyst
  • Operations Analyst
  • US Salary Median: $74,432
  • Job Growth (U.S.): 14.1%
  • Prior Experience: N/A
  • Degree Level Required: None

  Blockchain Engineers

Maintain and support distributed and decentralized blockchain-based networks or block-chain applications such as cryptocurrency exchange, payment processing, document sharing, and digital voting. Design and deploy secure block-chain design patterns and solutions over geographically distributed networks using advanced technologies. May assist with infrastructure setup and testing for application transparency and security.

Salary Ratio: 4.84    

The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.

A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.

Common Job Titles    
  • Algorithm Engineer
  • Automation Engineer
  • Blockchain Analyst
  • Blockchain Architect
  • Blockchain Developer
  • Blockchain Engineer
  • Blockchain Penetration Tester
  • Blockchain Software Developer
  • Blockchain Software Engineer
  • Blockchain Threat Investigator
  • Blockchain Web Designer
  • Codebase Engineer
  • Engineer
  • Firmware Engineer
  • Integration Engineer
  • Integration Solutions Engineer
  • Security Engineer
  • Systems Engineer
  • Technical Platform Engineer
  • US Salary Median: $74,432
  • Job Growth (U.S.): 14.1%
  • Prior Experience: N/A
  • Degree Level Required: None

  Computer Systems Engineers/Architects

Design and develop solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns. Perform systems management and integration functions.

Salary Ratio: 0.6    

The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.

A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.

Common Job Titles    
  • Application Systems Architect
  • Automation Engineer
  • Cloud Architect
  • Computer Systems Architect
  • Electronic Data Interchange System Developer (EDI System Developer)
  • Enterprise Architect
  • Firmware Engineer
  • Information Architect
  • Information Technology Architect (IT Architect)
  • Infrastructure Engineer
  • Knowledge Architect
  • Machine Learning Engineer
  • Network and Infrastructure Engineer
  • Network Engineer
  • Software Systems Engineer
  • Solutions Architect
  • Solutions Engineer
  • Systems Architect
  • Systems Consultant
  • Systems Developer
  • Systems Engineer
  • Systems Requirements Planner
  • Target Developer
  • Technical Architect
  • US Salary Median: $74,432
  • Job Growth (U.S.): 14.1%
  • Prior Experience: 6-8 years
  • Degree Level Required: Bachelor's

  Information Technology Project Managers

Plan, initiate, and manage information technology (IT) projects. Lead and guide the work of technical staff. Serve as liaison between business and technical aspects of projects. Plan project stages and assess business implications for each stage. Monitor progress to assure deadlines, standards, and cost targets are met.

Salary Ratio: 0.6    

The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.

A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.

Common Job Titles    
  • Application Development Director
  • Application Manager
  • Cloud Product Director
  • Computer Project Manager
  • Cyber IT Knowledge Manager
  • Cybersecurity Project Manager
  • Cybersecurity Scrum Master
  • Data Center Product Director
  • Database Administration Project Manager
  • Database Development Project Manager
  • E-Business Project Manager
  • Information Support Project Manager
  • Information Systems Planner (IS Planner)
  • Information Systems Project Manager (IS Project Manager)
  • Infrastructure Project Manager
  • Interactive Media Project Manager
  • Internet Project Manager
  • IT Manager (Information Technology Manager)
  • IT Program Manager (Information Technology Program Manager)
  • IT Project Manager (Information Technology Project Manager)
  • IT Supervisor (Information Technology Supervisor)
  • Network Operations Project Manager
  • Network Services Project Manager
  • Planning Management IT Specialist (Planning Management Information Technology Specialist)
  • Programming Development Project Manager
  • Project Management IT Specialist (Project Management Information Technology Specialist)
  • Release Manager
  • Scrum Master
  • Software Development Project Manager
  • Software Project Manager
  • Systems Development Manager
  • Technical Manager
  • Technical Project Manager
  • Technology Manager
  • Technology Project Manager
  • Transition Program Manager
  • Web Site Project Manager
  • Website Project Manager
  • US Salary Median: $74,432
  • Job Growth (U.S.): 14.1%
  • Prior Experience: 2-4 years
  • Degree Level Required: Bachelor's

  Data Scientists

Develop and implement a set of techniques or analytics applications to transform raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software. Apply data mining, data modeling, natural language processing, and machine learning to extract and analyze information from large structured and unstructured datasets. Visualize, interpret, and report data findings. May create dynamic data reports.

Salary Ratio: 4.28    

The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.

A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.

Common Job Titles    
  • Analytics Consultant
  • Applied Scientist
  • Data Analyst
  • Data Analytic Scientist
  • Data Analytics Specialist
  • Data Architect
  • Data Consultant
  • Data Economist
  • Data Engineer
  • Data Management Scientist
  • Data Mining Analyst
  • Data Modeler
  • Data Quality Analyst
  • Data Science Engineer
  • Data Scientist
  • Data Specialist
  • Data Visualization Developer
  • Machine Learning Scientist
  • Psychometric Consultant
  • Quantitative Methodologist
  • Quantitative Researcher
  • Research Analyst
  • Research Scientist
  • Statistical Analyst
  • Statistical Consultant
  • Tableau Developer
  • US Salary Median: $71,793
  • Job Growth (U.S.): 14.1%
  • Prior Experience: N/A
  • Degree Level Required: None

  Business Intelligence Analysts

Produce financial and market intelligence by querying data repositories and generating periodic reports. Devise methods for identifying data patterns and trends in available information sources.

Salary Ratio: 0.53    

The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.

A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.

Common Job Titles    
  • Analytical Data Miner
  • Business Analyst
  • Business Consultant
  • Business Data Analyst
  • Business Database Analyst
  • Business Intelligence Analyst
  • Business Process Analyst
  • Business Systems Analyst
  • Business Systems Consultant
  • Business Technology Consultant
  • Competitive Intelligence Analyst
  • Data Analyst
  • EDI Analyst (Electronic Data Exchange Analyst)
  • Information Analyst
  • Information Specialist
  • Intelligence Analyst
  • Market Intelligence Analyst
  • Market Intelligence Consultant
  • Marketing Database Analyst
  • Reporting Analyst
  • Reports Analyst
  • Salesforce Developer
  • SAP Business Analyst
  • SAP Consultant
  • Strategic Business and Technology Intelligence Consultant
  • Strategist
  • US Salary Median: $71,793
  • Job Growth (U.S.): 14.1%
  • Prior Experience: 4-6 years
  • Degree Level Required: Bachelor's

  Clinical Data Managers

Apply knowledge of health care and database management to analyze clinical data, and to identify and report trends.

Salary Ratio: 0.53    

The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.

A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.

Common Job Titles    
  • Clinical Applications Director
  • Clinical Biostatistics Director
  • Clinical Data Abstractor
  • Clinical Data Analyst
  • Clinical Data Coordinator
  • Clinical Data Management Director (CDM Director)
  • Clinical Data Management Manager (CDM Manager)
  • Clinical Data Manager
  • Clinical Informatics Manager
  • Clinical Statistics Manager
  • Clinical Trials Data Coordinator
  • Data Coordinator
  • Data Deliverables Manager
  • Data Management Manager
  • US Salary Median: $71,793
  • Job Growth (U.S.): 14.1%
  • Prior Experience: 2-4 years
  • Degree Level Required: Bachelor's

  Bioinformatics Technicians

Apply principles and methods of bioinformatics to assist scientists in areas such as pharmaceuticals, medical technology, biotechnology, computational biology, proteomics, computer information science, biology and medical informatics. Apply bioinformatics tools to visualize, analyze, manipulate or interpret molecular data. May build and maintain databases for processing and analyzing genomic or other biological information.

Salary Ratio: 0.53    

The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.

A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.

Common Job Titles    
  • Bioinformatics Analyst
  • Bioinformatics Research Technician
  • Bioinformatics Specialist
  • Bioinformatics Technician
  • Biometrics Technician
  • Biotechnician
  • Data Analyst
  • Data Technician
  • Database Technician
  • Field Data Technician
  • Log Data Technician
  • Museum Informatics Specialist
  • Research Scientist
  • Scientific Informatics Analyst
  • Submission Technician
  • US Salary Median: $71,793
  • Job Growth (U.S.): 14.1%
  • Prior Experience: 4-6 years
  • Degree Level Required: Bachelor's

  Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in computer science. May specialize in a field of computer science, such as the design and function of computers or operations and research analysis. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Salary Ratio: 0.36    

The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.

A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.

Common Job Titles    
  • Adjunct Instructor
  • Assistant Professor
  • Associate Professor
  • C++ Professor
  • College Faculty Member
  • College Professor
  • Computer Applications Instructor
  • Computer Information Systems Instructor (CIS Instructor)
  • Computer Information Systems Professor (CIS Professor)
  • Computer Instructor
  • Computer Networking Instructor
  • Computer Programming Professor
  • Computer Science Assistant Professor
  • Computer Science Instructor
  • Computer Science Professor
  • Computer Science Teacher
  • Computer Technology Instructor
  • Faculty Member
  • Information Security Systems Instructor
  • Information Systems Professor (IS Professor)
  • Information Technology Instructor (IT Instructor)
  • Information Technology Professor (IT Professor)
  • Instructor
  • IT Adjunct Faculty Member (Information Technology Adjunct Faculty Member)
  • Java Programming Professor
  • Lecturer
  • Network Technology Instructor
  • Professor
  • University Faculty Member
  • US Salary Median: $75,860
  • Job Growth (U.S.): 10.1%
  • Prior Experience: 2-4 years
  • Degree Level Required: Master's



Average Education Costs

Bachelor's

The average cost for an undergraduate degree is $22,557 per year (or $31,399 if you're out-of-state), which means you're estimated to spend $90,228 to earn a bachelor's (or $125,596 if you're out-of-state).

Master's

The average cost for a graduate degree is $19,852 per year (or $27,249 if you're out-of-state), which means you're estimated to spend $39,704 to earn a master's (or $54,498 if you're out-of-state). This doesn't include the cost to first earn a bachelor's degree ($90,228 if you're in-state, $125,596 if you're out-of-state).

Most Affordable Schools for an Undergraduate Computational Science Degrees

CUNY New York City College of Technology

300 Jay St - Brooklyn, NY

Out-of-state cost: $15,270/year
In-state cost: $7,320/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

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Eastern Michigan University

900 Oakwood St. - Ypsilanti, MI

Out-of-state cost: $15,295/year
In-state cost: $15,295/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

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CUNY Graduate School and University Center

365 Fifth Ave - New York, NY

Out-of-state cost: $15,360/year
In-state cost: $7,410/year
Degrees: Bachelor's, Master's

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CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

524 W 59th St - New York, NY

Out-of-state cost: $15,420/year
In-state cost: $7,470/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

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University of Wisconsin-River Falls

410 S 3rd St - River Falls, WI

Out-of-state cost: $15,636/year
In-state cost: $8,063/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

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Metropolitan State University

700 East Seventh Street - Saint Paul, MN

Out-of-state cost: $15,673/year
In-state cost: $8,249/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

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Winona State University

175 West Mark Street - Winona, MN

Out-of-state cost: $15,971/year
In-state cost: $9,780/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

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University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

2100 Main St - Stevens Point, WI

Out-of-state cost: $17,004/year
In-state cost: $8,300/year
Degrees: Bachelor's, Master's

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Northern Arizona University

1900 S Knoles Dr, Babbitt Administrative Center, Room 200 - Flagstaff, AZ

Out-of-state cost: $17,386/year
In-state cost: $11,381/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

1201 W University Dr - Edinburg, TX

Out-of-state cost: $18,733/year
In-state cost: $8,917/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

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University of Maine at Augusta

46 University Dr - Augusta, ME

Out-of-state cost: $18,788/year
In-state cost: $8,378/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

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San Diego State University

5500 Campanile Dr - San Diego, CA

Out-of-state cost: $19,600/year
In-state cost: $7,720/year
Degrees: Certificate

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Montclair State University

1 Normal Avenue - Montclair, NJ

Out-of-state cost: $21,033/year
In-state cost: $13,073/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

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Florida State University

222 S. Copeland Street - Tallahassee, FL

Out-of-state cost: $21,683/year
In-state cost: $6,517/year
Degrees: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate

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University of South Carolina Beaufort

1 University Boulevard - Bluffton, SC

Out-of-state cost: $21,776/year
In-state cost: $10,730/year
Degrees: Bachelor's, Master's

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Rowan University

201 Mullica Hill Road - Glassboro, NJ

Out-of-state cost: $21,971/year
In-state cost: $12,939/year
Degrees: Bachelor's, Master's

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University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus

660 Parrington Oval - Norman, OK

Out-of-state cost: $24,444/year
In-state cost: $9,063/year
Degrees: Master's, Certificate

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Iowa State University

1750 Beardshear Hall - Ames, IA

Out-of-state cost: $24,504/year
In-state cost: $9,316/year
Degrees: Bachelor's, Certificate

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The Pennsylvania State University

201 Old Main - University Park, PA

Out-of-state cost: $24,901/year
In-state cost: $15,513/year
Degrees: Master's, Certificate

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Central Connecticut State University

1615 Stanley St - New Britain, CT

Out-of-state cost: $24,906/year
In-state cost: $11,502/year
Degrees: Master's, Certificate

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Most Affordable Schools for a Graduate Computational Science Degrees

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

326 Market Street - Harrisburg, PA

Out-of-state cost: $7,200/year
In-state cost: $7,200/year
Degrees: Doctorate

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Valparaiso University

US Highway 30 And Sturdy Road - Valparaiso, IN

Out-of-state cost: $12,220/year
In-state cost: $12,220/year
Degrees: Master's

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Texas A & M University-Commerce

2600 South Neal Street - Commerce, TX

Out-of-state cost: $14,549/year
In-state cost: $7,187/year
Degrees: Master's

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The University of Texas at El Paso

500 W. University Ave - El Paso, TX

Out-of-state cost: $16,180/year
In-state cost: $6,956/year
Degrees: Master's, Doctorate

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University of Central Oklahoma

100 N University Dr - Edmond, OK

Out-of-state cost: $17,913/year
In-state cost: $7,905/year
Degrees: Master's

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The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga

615 McCallie Ave - Chattanooga, TN

Out-of-state cost: $18,334/year
In-state cost: $10,270/year
Degrees: Doctorate

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University of Wisconsin-Superior

1605 Catlin Ave - Superior, WI

Out-of-state cost: $18,376/year
In-state cost: $9,245/year
Degrees: Master's

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University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

800 Algoma Blvd - Oshkosh, WI

Out-of-state cost: $18,744/year
In-state cost: $9,244/year
Degrees: Master's

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University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

2420 Nicolet Dr - Green Bay, WI

Out-of-state cost: $19,126/year
In-state cost: $9,571/year
Degrees: Master's

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South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

501 E Saint Joseph St - Rapid City, SD

Out-of-state cost: $19,250/year
In-state cost: $11,270/year
Degrees: Master's

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University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

105 Garfield Ave - Eau Claire, WI

Out-of-state cost: $19,430/year
In-state cost: $9,396/year
Degrees: Master's

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University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

1725 State St - La Crosse, WI

Out-of-state cost: $20,038/year
In-state cost: $10,052/year
Degrees: Master's

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CUNY City College

160 Convent Ave - New York, NY

Out-of-state cost: $20,832/year
In-state cost: $11,402/year
Degrees: Master's

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Saint Peter's University

2641 Kennedy Blvd - Jersey City, NJ

Out-of-state cost: $21,246/year
In-state cost: $21,246/year
Degrees: Master's

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Marquette University

1250 W Wisconsin Avenue - Milwaukee, WI

Out-of-state cost: $21,690/year
In-state cost: $21,690/year
Degrees: Master's, Doctorate

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Clemson University

201 Sikes Hall - Clemson, SC

Out-of-state cost: $23,246/year
In-state cost: $11,796/year
Degrees: Master's

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Florida International University

11200 S. W. 8 Street - Miami, FL

Out-of-state cost: $24,211/year
In-state cost: $11,106/year
Degrees: Master's

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New College of Florida

5800 Bay Shore Road - Sarasota, FL

Out-of-state cost: $28,067/year
In-state cost: $11,384/year
Degrees: Master's

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University of California-Irvine

501 Aldrich Hall - Irvine, CA

Out-of-state cost: $28,456/year
In-state cost: $13,354/year
Degrees: Master's

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University of California-San Diego

9500 Gilman Dr - La Jolla, CA

Out-of-state cost: $28,631/year
In-state cost: $13,529/year
Degrees: Master's

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