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.
This chart visualizes the percentage of jobs requiring a particular degree level (including if a degree isn't required by most employers).
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 AlaskaAlaska nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Alaska ($96,998).
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$93,875 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Alabama
Metro Area Salary Values for AlabamaHuntsville, AL metro area has the highest salary value in Alabama ($93,405).
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$75,547 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arkansas
Metro Area Salary Values for ArkansasLittle Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area has the highest salary value in Arkansas ($70,159).
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$57,461 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arizona
Metro Area Salary Values for ArizonaSierra Vista-Douglas, AZ metro area has the highest salary value in Arizona ($95,142).
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$80,575 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
California
Metro Area Salary Values for CaliforniaSan Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area has the highest salary value in California ($145,040).
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$86,561 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Colorado
Metro Area Salary Values for ColoradoDenver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO metro area has the highest salary value in Colorado ($106,955).
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$85,577 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Connecticut
Metro Area Salary Values for ConnecticutHartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro area has the highest salary value in Connecticut ($97,201).
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$83,191 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Washington, D.C. | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Delaware | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Florida
Metro Area Salary Values for FloridaSouth Florida nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Florida ($93,096).
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$71,154 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Georgia
Metro Area Salary Values for GeorgiaBrunswick, GA metro area has the highest salary value in Georgia ($99,645).
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$74,223 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hawaii
Metro Area Salary Values for HawaiiHawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Hawaii ($96,643).
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$92,734 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Iowa
Metro Area Salary Values for IowaDavenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metro area has the highest salary value in Iowa ($97,800).
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$75,379 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Idaho
Metro Area Salary Values for IdahoIdaho Falls, ID metro area has the highest salary value in Idaho ($76,613).
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$66,934 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Illinois
Metro Area Salary Values for IllinoisChicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro area has the highest salary value in Illinois ($93,187).
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$70,826 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Indiana
Metro Area Salary Values for IndianaColumbus, IN metro area has the highest salary value in Indiana ($83,547).
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$67,805 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kansas
Metro Area Salary Values for KansasWichita, KS metro area has the highest salary value in Kansas ($77,130).
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$73,423 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kentucky
Metro Area Salary Values for KentuckySouth Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Kentucky ($81,182).
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$71,264 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Louisiana
Metro Area Salary Values for LouisianaNew Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area has the highest salary value in Louisiana ($81,671).
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$62,156 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Massachusetts
Metro Area Salary Values for MassachusettsBoston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH metro area has the highest salary value in Massachusetts ($109,208).
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$92,466 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maryland
Metro Area Salary Values for MarylandCalifornia-Lexington Park, MD metro area has the highest salary value in Maryland ($114,204).
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$95,817 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maine
Metro Area Salary Values for MainePortland-South Portland, ME metro area has the highest salary value in Maine ($85,891).
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$79,882 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Michigan
Metro Area Salary Values for MichiganDetroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area has the highest salary value in Michigan ($90,279).
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$71,992 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Minnesota
Metro Area Salary Values for MinnesotaMinneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area has the highest salary value in Minnesota ($99,188).
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$75,181 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Missouri
Metro Area Salary Values for MissouriKansas City, MO-KS metro area has the highest salary value in Missouri ($96,055).
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$71,625 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mississippi
Metro Area Salary Values for MississippiJackson, MS metro area has the highest salary value in Mississippi ($72,137).
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$63,166 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Montana
Metro Area Salary Values for MontanaWest Montana nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Montana ($73,252).
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$67,353 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
North Carolina
Metro Area Salary Values for North CarolinaDurham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area has the highest salary value in North Carolina ($108,086).
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$79,554 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
North Dakota
Metro Area Salary Values for North DakotaGrand Forks, ND-MN metro area has the highest salary value in North Dakota ($75,788).
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$68,701 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nebraska
Metro Area Salary Values for NebraskaOmaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA metro area has the highest salary value in Nebraska ($82,696).
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$68,637 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Hampshire
Metro Area Salary Values for New HampshirePortsmouth, NH-ME metro area has the highest salary value in New Hampshire ($94,392).
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$71,715 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Jersey
Metro Area Salary Values for New JerseyVineland-Bridgeton, NJ metro area has the highest salary value in New Jersey ($88,260).
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$86,063 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Mexico
Metro Area Salary Values for New MexicoNorthern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in New Mexico ($81,791).
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$75,962 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nevada
Metro Area Salary Values for NevadaLas Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV metro area has the highest salary value in Nevada ($83,048).
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$79,793 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New York
Metro Area Salary Values for New YorkNew York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro area has the highest salary value in New York ($110,752).
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$78,559 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ohio
Metro Area Salary Values for OhioColumbus, OH metro area has the highest salary value in Ohio ($96,579).
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$76,583 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oklahoma
Metro Area Salary Values for OklahomaOklahoma City, OK metro area has the highest salary value in Oklahoma ($82,424).
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$74,579 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oregon
Metro Area Salary Values for OregonPortland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area has the highest salary value in Oregon ($97,779).
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$79,027 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pennsylvania
Metro Area Salary Values for PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area has the highest salary value in Pennsylvania ($103,034).
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$77,575 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Puerto Rico
Metro Area Salary Values for Puerto RicoGuayama, PR metro area has the highest salary value in Puerto Rico ($51,810).
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$39,496 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rhode Island | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
South Carolina
Metro Area Salary Values for South CarolinaSpartanburg, SC metro area has the highest salary value in South Carolina ($90,019).
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$64,639 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
South Dakota
Metro Area Salary Values for South DakotaEast South Dakota nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in South Dakota ($86,430).
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$76,357 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tennessee
Metro Area Salary Values for TennesseeMemphis, TN-MS-AR metro area has the highest salary value in Tennessee ($80,863).
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$61,381 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Texas
Metro Area Salary Values for TexasDallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area has the highest salary value in Texas ($100,118).
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$73,811 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Utah
Metro Area Salary Values for UtahOgden-Clearfield, UT metro area has the highest salary value in Utah ($84,940).
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$70,869 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Virginia
Metro Area Salary Values for VirginiaNortheast Virginia nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Virginia ($113,432).
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$86,057 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vermont
Metro Area Salary Values for VermontSouthern Vermont nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Vermont ($65,757).
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$64,620 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Washington
Metro Area Salary Values for WashingtonSeattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area has the highest salary value in Washington ($112,184).
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$85,973 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wisconsin
Metro Area Salary Values for WisconsinMadison, WI metro area has the highest salary value in Wisconsin ($85,393).
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$70,771 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
West Virginia
Metro Area Salary Values for West VirginiaParkersburg-Vienna, WV metro area has the highest salary value in West Virginia ($86,359).
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$67,647 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wyoming
Metro Area Salary Values for WyomingWestern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Wyoming ($73,122).
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$68,744 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Washington
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Washington (Bachelor's)Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area has the highest average salary median in Washington ($122,379) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$87,387 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$60,644 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Washington
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Washington (No Degree)Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area has the highest average salary median in Washington ($100,787) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$81,268 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Washington
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Washington (Master's)Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Washington ($81,080) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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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.
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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
300 Jay St - Brooklyn, NY
Out-of-state cost: $15,270/year
In-state cost: $7,320/year
Degrees: Bachelor's
900 Oakwood St. - Ypsilanti, MI
Out-of-state cost: $15,295/year
In-state cost: $15,295/year
Degrees: Bachelor's
365 Fifth Ave - New York, NY
Out-of-state cost: $15,360/year
In-state cost: $7,410/year
Degrees: Bachelor's, Master's
524 W 59th St - New York, NY
Out-of-state cost: $15,420/year
In-state cost: $7,470/year
Degrees: Bachelor's
410 S 3rd St - River Falls, WI
Out-of-state cost: $15,636/year
In-state cost: $8,063/year
Degrees: Bachelor's
700 East Seventh Street - Saint Paul, MN
Out-of-state cost: $15,673/year
In-state cost: $8,249/year
Degrees: Bachelor's
175 West Mark Street - Winona, MN
Out-of-state cost: $15,971/year
In-state cost: $9,780/year
Degrees: Bachelor's
2100 Main St - Stevens Point, WI
Out-of-state cost: $17,004/year
In-state cost: $8,300/year
Degrees: Bachelor's, Master's
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
1201 W University Dr - Edinburg, TX
Out-of-state cost: $18,733/year
In-state cost: $8,917/year
Degrees: Bachelor's
46 University Dr - Augusta, ME
Out-of-state cost: $18,788/year
In-state cost: $8,378/year
Degrees: Bachelor's
5500 Campanile Dr - San Diego, CA
Out-of-state cost: $19,600/year
In-state cost: $7,720/year
Degrees: Certificate
1 Normal Avenue - Montclair, NJ
Out-of-state cost: $21,033/year
In-state cost: $13,073/year
Degrees: Bachelor's
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
1 University Boulevard - Bluffton, SC
Out-of-state cost: $21,776/year
In-state cost: $10,730/year
Degrees: Bachelor's, Master's
201 Mullica Hill Road - Glassboro, NJ
Out-of-state cost: $21,971/year
In-state cost: $12,939/year
Degrees: Bachelor's, Master's
660 Parrington Oval - Norman, OK
Out-of-state cost: $24,444/year
In-state cost: $9,063/year
Degrees: Master's, Certificate
1750 Beardshear Hall - Ames, IA
Out-of-state cost: $24,504/year
In-state cost: $9,316/year
Degrees: Bachelor's, Certificate
201 Old Main - University Park, PA
Out-of-state cost: $24,901/year
In-state cost: $15,513/year
Degrees: Master's, Certificate
1615 Stanley St - New Britain, CT
Out-of-state cost: $24,906/year
In-state cost: $11,502/year
Degrees: Master's, Certificate
Most Affordable Schools for a Graduate Computational Science Degrees
326 Market Street - Harrisburg, PA
Out-of-state cost: $7,200/year
In-state cost: $7,200/year
Degrees: Doctorate
US Highway 30 And Sturdy Road - Valparaiso, IN
Out-of-state cost: $12,220/year
In-state cost: $12,220/year
Degrees: Master's
2600 South Neal Street - Commerce, TX
Out-of-state cost: $14,549/year
In-state cost: $7,187/year
Degrees: Master's
500 W. University Ave - El Paso, TX
Out-of-state cost: $16,180/year
In-state cost: $6,956/year
Degrees: Master's, Doctorate
100 N University Dr - Edmond, OK
Out-of-state cost: $17,913/year
In-state cost: $7,905/year
Degrees: Master's
615 McCallie Ave - Chattanooga, TN
Out-of-state cost: $18,334/year
In-state cost: $10,270/year
Degrees: Doctorate
1605 Catlin Ave - Superior, WI
Out-of-state cost: $18,376/year
In-state cost: $9,245/year
Degrees: Master's
800 Algoma Blvd - Oshkosh, WI
Out-of-state cost: $18,744/year
In-state cost: $9,244/year
Degrees: Master's
2420 Nicolet Dr - Green Bay, WI
Out-of-state cost: $19,126/year
In-state cost: $9,571/year
Degrees: Master's
501 E Saint Joseph St - Rapid City, SD
Out-of-state cost: $19,250/year
In-state cost: $11,270/year
Degrees: Master's
105 Garfield Ave - Eau Claire, WI
Out-of-state cost: $19,430/year
In-state cost: $9,396/year
Degrees: Master's
1725 State St - La Crosse, WI
Out-of-state cost: $20,038/year
In-state cost: $10,052/year
Degrees: Master's
160 Convent Ave - New York, NY
Out-of-state cost: $20,832/year
In-state cost: $11,402/year
Degrees: Master's
2641 Kennedy Blvd - Jersey City, NJ
Out-of-state cost: $21,246/year
In-state cost: $21,246/year
Degrees: Master's
1250 W Wisconsin Avenue - Milwaukee, WI
Out-of-state cost: $21,690/year
In-state cost: $21,690/year
Degrees: Master's, Doctorate
201 Sikes Hall - Clemson, SC
Out-of-state cost: $23,246/year
In-state cost: $11,796/year
Degrees: Master's
11200 S. W. 8 Street - Miami, FL
Out-of-state cost: $24,211/year
In-state cost: $11,106/year
Degrees: Master's
5800 Bay Shore Road - Sarasota, FL
Out-of-state cost: $28,067/year
In-state cost: $11,384/year
Degrees: Master's
501 Aldrich Hall - Irvine, CA
Out-of-state cost: $28,456/year
In-state