Average Salary and Job Outcomes With a Computer and Information Systems Security & Information Assurance Degree
What Do You Learn With This Degree?
What Do You Learn With This Degree?
A program that prepares individuals to assess the security needs of computer and network systems, recommend safeguard solutions, and manage the implementation and maintenance of security devices, systems, and procedures. Includes instruction in computer architecture, programming, and systems analysis; networking; telecommunications; cryptography; security system design; applicable law and regulations; risk assessment and policy analysis; contingency planning; user access issues; investigation techniques; and troubleshooting.
What Can You Do With This Degree?
What Can You Do With This Degree?
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming. Analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), cloud networks, servers, and other data communications networks. Design and implement computer and information networks, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, and other data communications networks. Design strategies for enterprise databases, data warehouse systems, and multidimensional networks. Install, configure, and maintain an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), data communications network, operating systems, and physical and virtual servers.
U.S. Summary
Job & Salary Averages
- Salary Value (U.S.): $86,916
"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.): 13.57%
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: 4-6 years
Education Costs
- Avg. Undergrad. Out-of-State Cost (U.S.): $18,596/yr
- Avg. Undergrad. In-State Cost (U.S.): $14,027/yr
- Avg. Graduate Out-of-State Cost (U.S.): $19,699/yr
- Avg. Graduate In-State Cost (U.S.): $15,700/yr
- Avg. Combined Out-of-State Cost (U.S.): $18,981/yr
- Avg. Combined In-State Cost (U.S.): $14,612/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: $86,916
The state with the highest salary value for this degree is Massachusetts ($96,397) in the Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH metro area.
Alaska
Metro Area Salary Values for AlaskaFairbanks, AK metro area has the highest salary value in Alaska ($89,948).
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$89,621 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Alabama
Metro Area Salary Values for AlabamaHuntsville, AL metro area has the highest salary value in Alabama ($97,452).
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$74,024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arkansas
Metro Area Salary Values for ArkansasLittle Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area has the highest salary value in Arkansas ($76,187).
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$59,637 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arizona
Metro Area Salary Values for ArizonaPhoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ metro area has the highest salary value in Arizona ($95,854).
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$78,769 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
California
Metro Area Salary Values for CaliforniaSan Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area has the highest salary value in California ($139,363).
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$95,662 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Colorado
Metro Area Salary Values for ColoradoDenver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO metro area has the highest salary value in Colorado ($108,737).
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$92,116 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Connecticut
Metro Area Salary Values for ConnecticutNew Haven, CT metro area has the highest salary value in Connecticut ($100,181).
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$92,335 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Washington, D.C. | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Delaware | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Florida
Metro Area Salary Values for FloridaTampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area has the highest salary value in Florida ($94,978).
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$78,367 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Georgia
Metro Area Salary Values for GeorgiaBrunswick, GA metro area has the highest salary value in Georgia ($105,388).
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$80,434 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hawaii
Metro Area Salary Values for HawaiiUrban Honolulu, HI metro area has the highest salary value in Hawaii ($88,864).
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$88,791 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Iowa
Metro Area Salary Values for IowaDavenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metro area has the highest salary value in Iowa ($95,520).
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$80,602 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Idaho
Metro Area Salary Values for IdahoIdaho Falls, ID metro area has the highest salary value in Idaho ($102,898).
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$74,464 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Illinois
Metro Area Salary Values for IllinoisChicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro area has the highest salary value in Illinois ($105,468).
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$78,633 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Indiana
Metro Area Salary Values for IndianaColumbus, IN metro area has the highest salary value in Indiana ($91,055).
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$74,659 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kansas
Metro Area Salary Values for KansasWichita, KS metro area has the highest salary value in Kansas ($79,068).
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$71,902 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kentucky
Metro Area Salary Values for KentuckyLouisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area has the highest salary value in Kentucky ($86,669).
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$69,701 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Louisiana
Metro Area Salary Values for LouisianaSouthwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Louisiana ($117,760).
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$70,739 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Massachusetts
Metro Area Salary Values for MassachusettsBoston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH metro area has the highest salary value in Massachusetts ($114,594).
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$96,397 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maryland
Metro Area Salary Values for MarylandCalifornia-Lexington Park, MD metro area has the highest salary value in Maryland ($101,638).
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$86,492 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maine
Metro Area Salary Values for MainePortland-South Portland, ME metro area has the highest salary value in Maine ($96,162).
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$83,401 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Michigan
Metro Area Salary Values for MichiganDetroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area has the highest salary value in Michigan ($97,228).
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$78,275 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Minnesota
Metro Area Salary Values for MinnesotaMinneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area has the highest salary value in Minnesota ($104,204).
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$85,579 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Missouri
Metro Area Salary Values for MissouriSt. Louis, MO-IL metro area has the highest salary value in Missouri ($92,404).
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$73,408 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mississippi
Metro Area Salary Values for MississippiSouthwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Mississippi ($76,315).
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$68,490 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Montana
Metro Area Salary Values for MontanaWest Montana nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Montana ($73,575).
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$67,116 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
North Carolina
Metro Area Salary Values for North CarolinaDurham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area has the highest salary value in North Carolina ($101,169).
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$82,855 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
North Dakota
Metro Area Salary Values for North DakotaGrand Forks, ND-MN metro area has the highest salary value in North Dakota ($80,768).
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$75,757 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nebraska
Metro Area Salary Values for NebraskaOmaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA metro area has the highest salary value in Nebraska ($91,110).
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$76,098 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Hampshire
Metro Area Salary Values for New HampshirePortsmouth, NH-ME metro area has the highest salary value in New Hampshire ($109,059).
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$95,626 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Jersey
Metro Area Salary Values for New JerseyTrenton, NJ metro area has the highest salary value in New Jersey ($105,316).
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$92,592 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Mexico
Metro Area Salary Values for New MexicoNorthern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in New Mexico ($90,790).
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$75,264 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nevada
Metro Area Salary Values for NevadaReno, NV metro area has the highest salary value in Nevada ($86,540).
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$82,636 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 ($119,519).
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$87,858 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ohio
Metro Area Salary Values for OhioColumbus, OH metro area has the highest salary value in Ohio ($97,230).
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$81,055 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oklahoma
Metro Area Salary Values for OklahomaNortheast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Oklahoma ($93,085).
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$74,665 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oregon
Metro Area Salary Values for OregonPortland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area has the highest salary value in Oregon ($100,873).
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$83,391 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pennsylvania
Metro Area Salary Values for PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area has the highest salary value in Pennsylvania ($103,777).
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$82,600 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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$41,951 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rhode Island | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
South Carolina
Metro Area Salary Values for South CarolinaGreenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC metro area has the highest salary value in South Carolina ($86,136).
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$76,246 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
South Dakota
Metro Area Salary Values for South DakotaSioux Falls, SD metro area has the highest salary value in South Dakota ($79,383).
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$71,840 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tennessee
Metro Area Salary Values for TennesseeNashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area has the highest salary value in Tennessee ($82,768).
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$71,102 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Texas
Metro Area Salary Values for TexasDallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area has the highest salary value in Texas ($109,111).
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$78,790 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Utah
Metro Area Salary Values for UtahSalt Lake City, UT metro area has the highest salary value in Utah ($91,272).
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$79,018 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Virginia
Metro Area Salary Values for VirginiaNortheast Virginia nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Virginia ($108,930).
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$88,012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vermont
Metro Area Salary Values for VermontNorthern Vermont nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Vermont ($77,425).
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$74,950 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Washington
Metro Area Salary Values for WashingtonSeattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area has the highest salary value in Washington ($124,554).
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$93,738 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wisconsin
Metro Area Salary Values for WisconsinMilwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI metro area has the highest salary value in Wisconsin ($92,867).
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$80,652 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
West Virginia
Metro Area Salary Values for West VirginiaMorgantown, WV metro area has the highest salary value in West Virginia ($75,598).
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$68,276 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wyoming
Metro Area Salary Values for WyomingWestern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Wyoming ($69,952).
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$65,732 |
Bachelor's
Average Salary Median: $77,637
The state with the highest average salary median for a bachelor's degree is Massachusetts ($93,837) in the Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH metro area.
Alaska
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Alaska (Bachelor's)Fairbanks, AK metro area has the highest average salary median in Alaska ($89,948) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$88,959 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Alabama
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Alabama (Bachelor's)Huntsville, AL metro area has the highest average salary median in Alabama ($95,963) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$71,959 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 ($74,650) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$57,980 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arizona
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Arizona (Bachelor's)Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ metro area has the highest average salary median in Arizona ($95,854) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$78,754 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 ($135,661) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$93,474 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Colorado
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Colorado (Bachelor's)Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO metro area has the highest average salary median in Colorado ($106,605) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$88,439 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Connecticut
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Connecticut (Bachelor's)New Haven, CT metro area has the highest average salary median in Connecticut ($97,331) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$89,626 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 ($94,278) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$74,727 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Georgia
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Georgia (Bachelor's)Brunswick, GA metro area has the highest average salary median in Georgia ($105,388) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$78,927 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hawaii
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Hawaii (Bachelor's)Urban Honolulu, HI metro area has the highest average salary median in Hawaii ($88,864) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$88,239 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Iowa
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Iowa (Bachelor's)Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area has the highest average salary median in Iowa ($92,381) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$78,395 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Idaho
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Idaho (Bachelor's)Idaho Falls, ID metro area has the highest average salary median in Idaho ($102,898) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$74,242 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 ($102,350) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$75,280 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Indiana
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Indiana (Bachelor's)Columbus, IN metro area has the highest average salary median in Indiana ($89,017) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$73,041 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kansas
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Kansas (Bachelor's)Wichita, KS metro area has the highest average salary median in Kansas ($79,733) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$72,227 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 ($85,071) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$68,529 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Louisiana
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Louisiana (Bachelor's)Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Louisiana ($117,760) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$72,802 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 ($111,816) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$93,837 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maryland
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Maryland (Bachelor's)California-Lexington Park, MD metro area has the highest average salary median in Maryland ($100,975) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$82,365 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maine
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Maine (Bachelor's)Portland-South Portland, ME metro area has the highest average salary median in Maine ($93,038) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$79,939 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Michigan
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Michigan (Bachelor's)Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area has the highest average salary median in Michigan ($95,003) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$76,929 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 ($101,663) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$82,235 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Missouri
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Missouri (Bachelor's)St. Louis, MO-IL metro area has the highest average salary median in Missouri ($90,956) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$72,063 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mississippi
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Mississippi (Bachelor's)Southwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Mississippi ($76,315) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$68,385 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Montana
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Montana (Bachelor's)West Montana nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Montana ($73,575) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$67,405 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 ($98,905) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$78,908 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 ($80,768) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$75,270 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 ($89,053) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$75,064 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 ($105,396) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$92,536 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 ($103,066) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$88,720 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 ($87,475) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$73,104 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nevada
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Nevada (Bachelor's)Reno, NV metro area has the highest average salary median in Nevada ($85,444) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$82,262 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 ($117,856) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$84,579 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ohio
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Ohio (Bachelor's)Columbus, OH metro area has the highest average salary median in Ohio ($94,793) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$78,274 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oklahoma
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Oklahoma (Bachelor's)Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Oklahoma ($89,753) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$72,606 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 ($98,700) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$80,359 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 ($101,723) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$80,460 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Puerto Rico
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Puerto Rico (Bachelor's)Guayama, PR metro area has the highest average salary median in Puerto Rico ($51,810) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$38,961 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rhode Island | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
South Carolina
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for South Carolina (Bachelor's)Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort, SC metro area has the highest average salary median in South Carolina ($87,840) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$74,465 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
South Dakota
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for South Dakota (Bachelor's)Sioux Falls, SD metro area has the highest average salary median in South Dakota ($74,633) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$67,343 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tennessee
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Tennessee (Bachelor's)Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area has the highest average salary median in Tennessee ($81,566) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$69,646 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 ($107,099) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$76,045 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Utah
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Utah (Bachelor's)Salt Lake City, UT metro area has the highest average salary median in Utah ($89,074) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$76,948 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Virginia
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Virginia (Bachelor's)Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Virginia ($108,930) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$87,237 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vermont
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Vermont (Bachelor's)Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Vermont ($76,741) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$74,196 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Washington
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Washington (Bachelor's)Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area has the highest average salary median in Washington ($123,273) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$90,777 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wisconsin
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Wisconsin (Bachelor's)Madison, WI metro area has the highest average salary median in Wisconsin ($91,391) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$78,678 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
West Virginia
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for West Virginia (Bachelor's)Morgantown, WV metro area has the highest average salary median in West Virginia ($75,598) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$67,624 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wyoming
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Wyoming (Bachelor's)Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Wyoming ($70,678) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$66,130 |
Master's
Average Salary Median: $96,195
The state with the highest average salary median for a master's degree is New Hampshire ($122,490) in the Portsmouth, NH-ME metro area.
Alaska
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Alaska (Master's)Alaska nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Alaska ($101,200) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$101,200 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Alabama
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Alabama (Master's)Huntsville, AL metro area has the highest average salary median in Alabama ($109,370) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$104,270 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 ($88,480) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$82,975 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arizona
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Arizona (Master's)Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ metro area has the highest average salary median in Arizona ($99,740) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$77,060 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
California
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for California (Master's)San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area has the highest average salary median in California ($165,270) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$106,266 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Colorado
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Colorado (Master's)Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO metro area has the highest average salary median in Colorado ($125,790) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$112,163 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Connecticut
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Connecticut (Master's)New Haven, CT metro area has the highest average salary median in Connecticut ($122,980) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$100,505 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Washington, D.C. | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Delaware | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Florida
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Florida (Master's)Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area has the highest average salary median in Florida ($113,900) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$92,554 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Georgia
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Georgia (Master's)Warner Robins, GA metro area has the highest average salary median in Georgia ($112,390) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$92,223 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hawaii
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Hawaii (Master's)Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Hawaii ($91,960) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$91,960 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Iowa
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Iowa (Master's)Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metro area has the highest average salary median in Iowa ($127,610) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$99,257 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Idaho | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Illinois
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Illinois (Master's)Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro area has the highest average salary median in Illinois ($130,410) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$105,120 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Indiana
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Indiana (Master's)Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN metro area has the highest average salary median in Indiana ($106,930) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$83,025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kansas
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Kansas (Master's)Wichita, KS metro area has the highest average salary median in Kansas ($74,410) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$69,997 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kentucky
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Kentucky (Master's)Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area has the highest average salary median in Kentucky ($99,450) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$77,633 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Louisiana
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Louisiana (Master's)New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area has the highest average salary median in Louisiana ($85,700) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$83,425 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Massachusetts
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Massachusetts (Master's)Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH metro area has the highest average salary median in Massachusetts ($134,040) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$118,743 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maryland
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Maryland (Master's)California-Lexington Park, MD metro area has the highest average salary median in Maryland ($106,940) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$93,303 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maine
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Maine (Master's)Portland-South Portland, ME metro area has the highest average salary median in Maine ($121,160) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$116,810 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Michigan
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Michigan (Master's)Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area has the highest average salary median in Michigan ($115,030) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$98,505 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Minnesota
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Minnesota (Master's)Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area has the highest average salary median in Minnesota ($121,990) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$111,553 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Missouri
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Missouri (Master's)St. Louis, MO-IL metro area has the highest average salary median in Missouri ($103,990) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$85,408 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mississippi
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Mississippi (Master's)Jackson, MS metro area has the highest average salary median in Mississippi ($98,910) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$73,480 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Montana
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Montana (Master's)Missoula, MT metro area has the highest average salary median in Montana ($60,650) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$60,650 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
North Carolina
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for North Carolina (Master's)Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC metro area has the highest average salary median in North Carolina ($120,820) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$103,626 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 ($107,570) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$84,345 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Hampshire
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Hampshire (Master's)Portsmouth, NH-ME metro area has the highest average salary median in New Hampshire ($134,700) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$122,490 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 ($121,070) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$121,070 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Mexico
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Mexico (Master's)Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in New Mexico ($110,680) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$94,223 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nevada
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Nevada (Master's)Reno, NV metro area has the highest average salary median in Nevada ($95,310) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$95,310 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 ($132,820) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$104,834 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ohio
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Ohio (Master's)Columbus, OH metro area has the highest average salary median in Ohio ($116,730) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$99,066 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oklahoma
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Oklahoma (Master's)Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Oklahoma ($116,410) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$103,945 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oregon
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Oregon (Master's)Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area has the highest average salary median in Oregon ($118,260) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$102,853 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pennsylvania
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Pennsylvania (Master's)Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area has the highest average salary median in Pennsylvania ($120,210) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$96,056 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Puerto Rico
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Puerto Rico (Master's)San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR metro area has the highest average salary median in Puerto Rico ($57,450) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$52,525 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rhode Island | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
South Carolina
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for South Carolina (Master's)Florence, SC metro area has the highest average salary median in South Carolina ($113,210) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$89,306 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
South Dakota
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for South Dakota (Master's)Sioux Falls, SD metro area has the highest average salary median in South Dakota ($112,630) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$105,765 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tennessee
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Tennessee (Master's)North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Tennessee ($109,250) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$78,871 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Texas
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Texas (Master's)Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area has the highest average salary median in Texas ($125,210) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$102,965 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Utah
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Utah (Master's)Salt Lake City, UT metro area has the highest average salary median in Utah ($108,860) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$105,910 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Virginia
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Virginia (Master's)Richmond, VA metro area has the highest average salary median in Virginia ($116,670) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$97,034 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vermont
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Vermont (Master's)Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Vermont ($82,210) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$82,210 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Washington
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Washington (Master's)Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area has the highest average salary median in Washington ($134,810) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$107,287 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wisconsin
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Wisconsin (Master's)Sheboygan, WI metro area has the highest average salary median in Wisconsin ($115,120) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$93,633 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
West Virginia
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for West Virginia (Master's)Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH metro area has the highest average salary median in West Virginia ($82,530) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$82,530 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wyoming
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Wyoming (Master's)Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Wyoming ($64,150) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$61,433 |
9 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 $77,637. For a master's degree, the average salary median is $96,195.
Computer and Information Systems Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.
Salary Ratio: 1.33
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
- Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
- Computer Operations Manager
- Computer Programming Manager
- Computer Security Manager
- Computer Systems Information Director
- Computing Services Director
- Consulting Technical Director
- Cyber Workforce Manager
- Cybersecurity All-Source Collection Manager
- Cybersecurity All-Source Collection Requirements Manager
- Data Center Manager
- Data Operations Director
- Data Processing Manager
- Data Systems Manager
- Development Manager
- Information Security Manager
- Information Services Manager
- Information Support Project Manager
- Information Systems Administrator
- Information Systems Director (IS Director)
- Information Systems Manager (IS Manager)
- Information Systems Operator
- Information Systems Supervisor (IS Supervisor)
- Information Technology Account Manager (IT Account Manager)
- Information Technology Administrator (IT Administrator)
- Information Technology Coordinator (IT Coordinator)
- Information Technology Director (IT Director)
- Information Technology Manager (IT Manager)
- Information Technology Systems Director (ITS Director)
- Interactive Media Project Manager
- Internet and E-Business Project Manager
- Internet Technology Manager
- IT Portfolio Manager (Information Technology Portfolio Manager)
- Knowledge Manager
- MIS Director (Management Information Systems Director)
- Network Director
- Network Manager
- Product Support Manager
- Programming and Software Development Project Manager
- Software Development Director
- Software Engineering Director
- Software Project Manager
- System Development Manager
- Systems Development Manager
- Systems Engineering Manager
- Systems Tester Administrator
- Technical Director
- Technical Services Manager
- Technical Solutions Director
- Technical Support Content Manager
- Technology Director
- US Salary Median: $117,777
- Job Growth (U.S.): 9.3%
- Prior Experience: 6-8 years
- Degree Level Required: Bachelor's
Information Security Analysts
Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. Assess system vulnerabilities for security risks and propose and implement risk mitigation strategies. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.
Salary Ratio: 0.83
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)
- All-Source Analyst
- Application Security Analyst
- Applications Security Analyst
- Automatic Data Processing Systems Security Specialist (ADP Systems Security)
- Blue Team Member
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Cloud Security Architect
- Computer Security Coordinator
- Computer Security Information Specialist
- Computer Security Specialist
- Computer Systems Security Analyst
- Counterespionage Analyst
- Cryptological Technician
- Cryptologist
- Cyber Defense Analyst
- Cyber Defense Forensics Analyst
- Cyber Incident Responder
- Cyber Information Security Analyst
- Cyber Intel Planner
- Cyber Intelligence Specialist
- Cyber Operations Planner (Cyber Ops Planner)
- Cyber Operations Specialist
- Cyber Operator
- Cyber Policy and Strategy Planner
- Cyber Security Analyst
- Cyber Security Specialist
- Cybersecurity All-Source Analyst
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Cybersecurity Exploitation Analyst
- Cybersecurity Multi-Disciplined Language Analyst
- Cybersecurity Partner Integration Planner
- Cybersecurity Target Developer
- Cybersecurity Target Network Analyst
- Cybersecurity Threat Analyst
- Cybersecurity Warning Analyst
- Data Security Analyst
- Database Security Expert
- Exploitation Analyst
- Incident Responder
- Industrial Internet of Things Security Specialist (IIoT Security Specialist)
- Information Assurance Analyst
- Information Security Analyst
- Information Security Officer
- Information Security Specialist
- Information Systems Security Analyst
- Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)
- Information Systems Security Specialist
- Information Technology Analyst (IT Analyst)
- Information Technology Consultant (IT Consultant)
- Information Technology Security Analyst (IT Security Analyst)
- Information Technology Security Architect (IT Security Architect)
- Internet of Things Security Specialist (IoT Security Specialist)
- Internet Security Specialist
- Intrusion Detection Analyst
- IT Auditor (Information Technology Auditor)
- IT Risk Specialist (Information Technology Risk Specialist)
- Mission Assessment Specialist
- Network Security Analyst
- Network Security Officer
- Network Security Systems Analyst
- Red Team Member
- Security Analyst
- Security Auditor
- Security Consultant
- Security Operations Analyst
- Security Operations Center Analyst (SOC Analyst)
- Security Specialist
- Source Code Auditor
- Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Security Analyst (SCADA Security Analyst)
- Systems Analyst
- Systems Security Analyst
- Systems Security Specialist
- Technology Analyst
- Threat Hunter
- Threat Monitoring Analyst
- Virus Technician
- Warning Analyst
- US Salary Median: $88,118
- Job Growth (U.S.): 14.1%
- Prior Experience: 2-4 years
- Degree Level Required: Bachelor's
Computer Network Support Specialists
Analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), cloud networks, servers, and other data communications networks. Perform network maintenance to ensure networks operate correctly with minimal interruption.
Salary Ratio: 0.77
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
- Cloud Engineer
- Computer Network Analyst
- Computer Network Specialist
- Computer Network Support Specialist
- Computer Networker
- Computer Operations Technician
- Computer Systems Specialist
- Configuration Technician
- Controls Programmer
- Customer Engineer
- Customer Service Engineer
- Customer Support Engineer
- Cyber Defense Incident Responder
- Field Systems Technician
- Internet Network Specialist
- Internet Specialist
- Internetworking Technician
- IT Consultant (Information Technology Consultant)
- LAN Support Specialist (Local Area Network Support Specialist)
- Network Analyst
- Network and Threat Support Specialist
- Network Applications Specialist
- Network Consultant
- Network Control Analyst
- Network Control Analyst Assistant
- Network Desktop Support Specialist
- Network Diagnostic Support Specialist
- Network Management Specialist
- Network Operations Analyst
- Network Operations Specialist
- Network Services Specialist
- Network Specialist
- Network Support Specialist
- Network Support Technician
- Network Technical Analyst
- Network Technician
- Network Workstation Technical Specialist
- Networking Specialist
- Operations Support Technician
- Personal Computer Network Analyst
- Support Engineer
- Systems Specialist
- Systems Support Specialist
- Technical Analyst
- Technical Services Specialist
- Technical Support Specialist
- Telecommunications Network Technician
- VoIP Technician (Voice over Internet Protocol Technician)
- WAN Support Specialist (Wide Area Network Support Specialist)
- US Salary Median: $59,174
- Job Growth (U.S.): 14.1%
- Prior Experience: 4-6 years
- Degree Level Required: Bachelor's
Computer Network Architects
Design and implement computer and information networks, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, and other data communications networks. Perform network modeling, analysis, and planning, including analysis of capacity needs for network infrastructures. May also design network and computer security measures. May research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software.
Salary Ratio: 0.55
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
- Cloud Architect
- Computer Network Analyst
- Computer Network Engineer
- Data Communications Analyst
- Design Engineer
- Enterprise Architect
- IT Analyst (Information Technology Analyst)
- Network Analyst
- Network and Security Engineer
- Network Architect
- Network Consultant
- Network Control Analyst
- Network Control Analyst Assistant
- Network Designer
- Network Developer
- Network Engineer
- Network Operations Analyst
- Network Operations Specialist
- Network Security Analyst
- Network Security Systems Analyst
- Network Specialist
- Network Systems Analyst
- Network Systems Consultant
- Network Systems Integrator
- Networking Engineer
- Networking Systems and Distributed Systems Engineer
- Networks Computer Consultant
- NOC Engineer (Network Operations Center (NOC) Engineer)
- NOC Engineer (Network Operations Center Engineer)
- Personal Computer Network Engineer
- Server Engineer
- Solutions Architect
- Solutions Engineer
- Target Network Analyst
- Technology Analyst
- Telecommunications Analyst
- Wide Area Network Engineer (WAN Engineer)
- Wireless Engineer
- US Salary Median: $97,196
- Job Growth (U.S.): 14.1%
- Prior Experience: 2-4 years
- Degree Level Required: Master's
Telecommunications Engineering Specialists
Design or configure wired, wireless, and satellite communications systems for voice, video, and data services. Supervise installation, service, and maintenance.
Salary Ratio: 0.83
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
- Communications Engineer
- Engineer
- Infrastructure Engineer
- Messaging Engineer
- Multimedia Telecommunications Systems Integrator
- Network Engineer
- Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD)
- Telecommunication Design Analyst (Telecom Design Analyst)
- Telecommunication Design Engineer (Telecom Design Engineer)
- Telecommunication Engineer (Telecom Engineer)
- Telecommunication Systems Designer (Telecom Systems Designer)
- Telecommunications Analyst (Telecom Analyst)
- Telecommunications Consultant (Telecom Consultant)
- Telecommunications Engineer (Telecom Engineer)
- Telecommunications Management Specialist (Telecom Management Specialist)
- Telecommunications Network Technician
- Telecommunications Operator (Telecom Operator)
- Telecommunications Specialist (Telecom Specialist)
- Voice Engineer
- VOIP Engineer (Voice Over Internal Protocol Engineer)
- VoIP Engineer (Voice Over Internet Protocol Engineer)
- VoIP Network Engineer (Voice over Internet Protocol Network Engineer)
- US Salary Median: $97,196
- Job Growth (U.S.): 14.1%
- Prior Experience: 1-2 years
- Degree Level Required: Bachelor's
Database Administrators
Administer, test, and implement computer databases, applying knowledge of database management systems. Coordinate changes to computer databases. Identify, investigate, and resolve database performance issues, database capacity, and database scalability. May plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases.
Salary Ratio: 0.83
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
- Automatic Data Processing Planner (ADP Planner)
- Cyber Database Administrator
- Data Administrator
- Data Management Associate
- Data Management Information Technology Specialist (Data Management IT Specialist)
- Data Miner
- Data Recovery Planner
- Data Security Administrator
- Data Storage Specialist
- Database Administration Associate
- Database Administration Manager
- Database Administrator (DBA)
- Database Analyst
- Database Coordinator
- Database Design Analyst
- Database Management System Specialist (DBMS Specialist)
- Database Manager
- Database Security Administrator
- Database Software Technician
- Database Specialist
- Database Technician
- Database Tester
- Databases Computer Consultant
- Databases Software Consultant
- Information Security Director
- Information Security Vice President (Information Security VP)
- Information Systems Administrator
- Information Systems Manager
- Information Systems Security Manager
- Information Technology Administrator (IT Administrator)
- Internet Database Specialist
- Oracle Database Administrator
- Picture Archiving and Communication Systems Administrator (PACS Administrator)
- Security Administrator
- System Administrator
- Systems Tester Administrator
- US Salary Median: $71,793
- Job Growth (U.S.): 14.1%
- Prior Experience: 2-4 years
- Degree Level Required: Bachelor's
Database Architects
Design strategies for enterprise databases, data warehouse systems, and multidimensional networks. Set standards for database operations, programming, query processes, and security. Model, design, and construct large relational databases or data warehouses. Create and optimize data models for warehouse infrastructure and workflow. Integrate new systems with existing warehouse structure and refine system performance and functionality.
Salary Ratio: 0.83
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 Manager
- Automatic Data Processing Planner (ADP Planner)
- Big Data Engineer
- Cloud Architect
- Computer Architect
- Data Analyst
- Data Architect
- Data Base Design Analyst
- Data Center Manager
- Data Engineer
- Data Integration Specialist
- Data Management Information Technology Specialist (Data Management IT Specialist)
- Data Manager
- Data Miner
- Data Modeler
- Data Modeling Specialist
- Data Officer
- Data Privacy Officer
- Data Recovery Planner
- Data Recovery Specialist
- Data Storage Specialist
- Data Warehouse Architect
- Data Warehouse Programmer
- Data Warehousing Engineer
- Database Analyst
- Database Architect
- Database Consultant
- Database Design Analyst
- Database Designer
- Database Developer
- Database Engineer
- Database Management System Specialist (DBMS Specialist)
- Database Manager
- Database Modeler
- Database Programmer
- Database Software Technician
- Database Specialist
- Databases Computer Consultant
- Databases Software Consultant
- DataStage Developer
- Developer
- Enterprise Architect
- Information Architect
- Information Engineer
- Information Modeling Engineer Specialist
- Information Technology Analyst (IT Analyst)
- Information Technology Architect (IT Architect)
- Infrastructure Architect
- Internet Database Specialist
- Knowledge Architect
- Management Analyst
- Public Key Infrastructure Analyst (PKI Analyst)
- Server Developer
- Solutions Architect
- Solutions Engineer
- System Engineer
- Technology Analyst
- US Salary Median: $71,793
- Job Growth (U.S.): 14.1%
- Prior Experience: 6-8 years
- Degree Level Required: Bachelor's
Data Warehousing Specialists
Design, model, or implement corporate data warehousing activities. Program and configure warehouses of database information and provide support to warehouse users.
Salary Ratio: 0.83
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 Manager
- Big Data Engineer
- Data Management Specialist
- Data Quality Analyst
- Data Storage Specialist
- Data Warehouse Analyst
- Data Warehouse Developer
- Data Warehouse Engineer
- Data Warehouse Programmer
- Data Warehouse Solution Architect
- Data Warehouse Specialist
- Data Warehousing Engineer
- Data Warehousing Specialist
- ETL Developer (Extract-Transform-Load Developer)
- ETL Tester (Extract-Transform-Load Tester)
- Storage Engineer
- US Salary Median: $71,793
- Job Growth (U.S.): 14.1%
- Prior Experience: 2-4 years
- Degree Level Required: Bachelor's
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Install, configure, and maintain an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), data communications network, operating systems, and physical and virtual servers. Perform system monitoring and verify the integrity and availability of hardware, network, and server resources and systems. Review system and application logs and verify completion of scheduled jobs, including system backups. Analyze network and server resource consumption and control user access. Install and upgrade software and maintain software licenses. May assist in network modeling, analysis, planning, and coordination between network and data communications hardware and software.
Salary Ratio: 0.94
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
- Application Systems Administrator
- Computer Systems Security Administrator
- E-Mail System Administrator
- Enterprise Systems Administrator
- Hardware Installation Coordinator
- Information Analyst
- Information Systems Administrator
- Information Systems Coordinator (IS Coordinator)
- Information Systems Manager (IS Manager)
- Information Systems Operator
- Information Technology Administrator (IT Administrator)
- Information Technology Specialist (IT Specialist)
- Information Technology Technical Support Specialist (IT Technical Support Specialist)
- Installation Coordinator
- Internet Systems Administrator
- Internetwork Expert (CCIE)
- IT Systems Administrator (Information Technology Systems Administrator)
- LAN Specialist (Local Area Network Specialist)
- Local Area Network Administrator (LAN Administrator)
- Local Area Network Systems Administrator (LAN Systems Administrator)
- Mainframe Systems Administrator
- MIS Manager (Management Information Systems Manager)
- Network Administrator
- Network Control Analyst
- Network Coordinator
- Network Manager
- Network Professional (CCNP)
- Network Security Administrator
- Network Support Administrator
- Network Support Coordinator
- Network Support Manager
- Network Systems Administrator
- Network Systems Coordinator
- Network Transport Administrator
- Networking Administrator
- Security Administrator
- Server Administrator
- Software Manager
- System Administrator
- Systems Administrator
- Systems Operator
- Systems Tester Administrator
- Virtualization Engineer
- Wide Area Network Administrator (WAN Administrator)
- Wide Area Network Systems Administrator (WAN Systems Administrator)
- Windows Administrator
- US Salary Median: $73,802
- Job Growth (U.S.): 14.1%
- Prior Experience: 6-8 years
- Degree Level Required: Bachelor's
Average Education Costs
Bachelor's
The average cost for an undergraduate degree is $14,026 per year (or $18,595 if you're out-of-state), which means you're estimated to spend $56,104 to earn a bachelor's (or $74,380 if you're out-of-state).
Master's
The average cost for a graduate degree is $15,700 per year (or $19,698 if you're out-of-state), which means you're estimated to spend $31,400 to earn a master's (or $39,396 if you're out-of-state). This doesn't include the cost to first earn a bachelor's degree ($56,104 if you're in-state, $74,380 if you're out-of-state).
Most Affordable Schools for an Undergraduate Computer and Information Systems Security & Information Assurance Degrees
2400 S 240th St - Des Moines, WA
Out-of-state cost: $4,691/year
In-state cost: $4,231/year
Degrees: Associate's, Bachelor's
12401 SE 320th St - Auburn, WA
Out-of-state cost: $4,694/year
In-state cost: $4,233/year
Degrees: Associate's, Bachelor's
3452 Spur 399 - McKinney, TX
Out-of-state cost: $5,014/year
In-state cost: $3,004/year
Degrees: Associate's, Bachelor's
21982 University Lane - Orange Beach, AL
Out-of-state cost: $5,775/year
In-state cost: $5,775/year
Degrees: Bachelor's
Main Campus - Provo, UT
Out-of-state cost: $5,970/year
In-state cost: $5,970/year
Degrees: Bachelor's
1000 Ellsworth Street, Suite 2400-B - Ellsworth Air Force Base, SD
Out-of-state cost: $6,075/year
In-state cost: $6,075/year
Degrees: Associate's, Bachelor's
1401 H Street NW - Washington, DC
Out-of-state cost: $6,660/year
In-state cost: $6,660/year
Degrees: Bachelor's
4001 South 700 East Suite 700 - Salt Lake City, UT
Out-of-state cost: $6,670/year
In-state cost: $6,670/year
Degrees: Bachelor's, Master's
111 W Congress St - Charles Town, WV
Out-of-state cost: $7,360/year
In-state cost: $7,360/year
Degrees: Bachelor's, Master's, Certificate
2600 N 20th Ave - Pasco, WA
Out-of-state cost: $7,484/year
In-state cost: $5,755/year
Degrees: Associate's, Bachelor's
1000 Galvin Rd S - Bellevue, NE
Out-of-state cost: $7,851/year
In-state cost: $7,851/year
Degrees: Bachelor's, Master's
500 University Ave W - Minot, ND
Out-of-state cost: $7,896/year
In-state cost: $7,896/year
Degrees: Bachelor's
16025 West 113th Street - Lenexa, KS
Out-of-state cost: $8,280/year
In-state cost: $8,280/year
Degrees: Bachelor's
585 Salida Way - Aurora, CO
Out-of-state cost: $8,400/year
In-state cost: $8,400/year
Degrees: Certificate
1000 College Blvd - Pensacola, FL
Out-of-state cost: $9,470/year
In-state cost: $2,364/year
Degrees: Associate's, Bachelor's
5700 Pasadena NE - Albuquerque, NM
Out-of-state cost: $9,552/year
In-state cost: $9,552/year
Degrees: Bachelor's
4035 South Riverpoint Parkway - Phoenix, AZ
Out-of-state cost: $9,552/year
In-state cost: $9,552/year
Degrees: Bachelor's, Certificate
3110 East Guasti Road - Ontario, CA
Out-of-state cost: $9,552/year
In-state cost: $9,552/year
Degrees: Bachelor's
2400 SW 145th Avenue - Miramar, FL
Out-of-state cost: $9,552/year
In-state cost: $9,552/year
Degrees: Bachelor's
11451 Katy Freeway - Houston, TX
Out-of-state cost: $9,552/year
In-state cost: $9,552/year
Degrees: Bachelor's
Most Affordable Schools for a Graduate Computer and Information Systems Security & Information Assurance Degrees
6191 College Station Drive - Williamsburg, KY
Out-of-state cost: $4,582/year
In-state cost: $4,582/year
Degrees: Master's
2501 4th Ave - Canyon, TX
Out-of-state cost: $8,013/year
In-state cost: $7,149/year
Degrees: Master's
South Rd And Ellis Ave - Mankato, MN
Out-of-state cost: $8,788/year
In-state cost: $8,788/year
Degrees: Master's
700 Terrace Heights - Winona, MN
Out-of-state cost: $10,260/year
In-state cost: $10,260/year
Degrees: Master's
1000 River Rd - Teaneck, NJ
Out-of-state cost: $10,656/year
In-state cost: $10,656/year
Degrees: Master's
3300 W Camelback Rd - Phoenix, AZ
Out-of-state cost: $11,436/year
In-state cost: $11,436/year
Degrees: Master's
901 S National Avenue - Springfield, MO
Out-of-state cost: $12,042/year
In-state cost: $6,534/year
Degrees: Master's
4525 Downs Dr - Saint Joseph, MO
Out-of-state cost: $12,212/year
In-state cost: $7,046/year
Degrees: Master's
200 William R. Harvey Way - Hampton, VA
Out-of-state cost: $13,134/year
In-state cost: $13,134/year
Degrees: Master's
2900 Eisenhower Avenue - Alexandria, VA
Out-of-state cost: $13,518/year
In-state cost: $13,518/year
Degrees: Associate's, Master's
2000 Lakeshore Drive - New Orleans, LA
Out-of-state cost: $13,678/year
In-state cost: $9,108/year
Degrees: Master's
2000 W University St - Siloam Springs, AR
Out-of-state cost: $13,920/year
In-state cost: $13,920/year
Degrees: Master's
8 Abbott Park Pl - Providence, RI
Out-of-state cost: $14,148/year
In-state cost: $14,148/year
Degrees: Master's
8 Abbott Park Place - Providence, RI
Out-of-state cost: $14,148/year
In-state cost: $14,148/year
Degrees: Master's
16401 NW 37th Ave - Miami Gardens, FL
Out-of-state cost: $14,400/year
In-state cost: $14,400/year
Degrees: Doctorate
3800 Horizon Blvd Ste 100 - Trevose, PA
Out-of-state cost: $15,135/year
In-state cost: $15,135/year
Degrees: Master's
800 North King Street Suite 101 - Wilmington, DE
Out-of-state cost: $15,135/year
In-state cost: $15,135/year
Degrees: Master's
5650 Breckenridge Park Drive Suite 300 - Tampa, FL
Out-of-state cost: $15,135/year
In-state cost: $15,135/year
Degrees: Master's
4 Copley Pkwy - Morrisville, NC
Out-of-state cost: $15,135/year
In-state cost: $15,135/year
Degrees: Master's
2620 Thousand Oaks Blvd Ste 1100 - Memphis, TN
Out-of-state cost: $15,135/year
In-state cost: $15,135/year
Degrees: Master's
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