Average Salary and Job Outcomes With a Computer Science Degree
What Do You Learn With This Degree?
What Do You Learn With This Degree?
A program that focuses on computer theory, computing problems and solutions, and the design of computer systems and user interfaces from a scientific perspective. Includes instruction in the principles of computational science, computer development and programming, and applications to a variety of end-use situations.
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. Develop solutions to problems in the field of computer hardware and software. 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. Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs. May work with computer hardware engineers to integrate hardware and software systems, and develop specifications and performance requirements.
U.S. Summary
Job & Salary Averages
- Salary Value (U.S.): $70,273
"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.): 13.75%
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.): $25,617/yr
- Avg. Undergrad. In-State Cost (U.S.): $20,836/yr
- Avg. Graduate Out-of-State Cost (U.S.): $21,123/yr
- Avg. Graduate In-State Cost (U.S.): $16,864/yr
- Avg. Combined Out-of-State Cost (U.S.): $23,797/yr
- Avg. Combined In-State Cost (U.S.): $19,227/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: $70,273
The state with the highest salary value for this degree is Maryland ($89,955) 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 ($91,466).
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$89,361 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Alabama
Metro Area Salary Values for AlabamaHuntsville, AL metro area has the highest salary value in Alabama ($94,529).
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$73,311 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arkansas
Metro Area Salary Values for ArkansasLittle Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area has the highest salary value in Arkansas ($68,166).
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$56,013 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arizona
Metro Area Salary Values for ArizonaSierra Vista-Douglas, AZ metro area has the highest salary value in Arizona ($94,968).
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$77,772 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
California
Metro Area Salary Values for CaliforniaSan Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area has the highest salary value in California ($136,900).
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$85,453 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Colorado
Metro Area Salary Values for ColoradoDenver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO metro area has the highest salary value in Colorado ($103,138).
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$84,331 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Connecticut
Metro Area Salary Values for ConnecticutHartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro area has the highest salary value in Connecticut ($92,314).
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$81,980 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 ($90,578).
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$71,071 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Georgia
Metro Area Salary Values for GeorgiaBrunswick, GA metro area has the highest salary value in Georgia ($99,503).
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$74,065 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hawaii
Metro Area Salary Values for HawaiiHawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Hawaii ($90,717).
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$87,120 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Iowa
Metro Area Salary Values for IowaDavenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metro area has the highest salary value in Iowa ($86,470).
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$72,833 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Idaho
Metro Area Salary Values for IdahoIdaho Falls, ID metro area has the highest salary value in Idaho ($85,667).
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$68,397 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Illinois
Metro Area Salary Values for IllinoisChicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro area has the highest salary value in Illinois ($95,809).
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$71,567 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Indiana
Metro Area Salary Values for IndianaColumbus, IN metro area has the highest salary value in Indiana ($84,386).
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$68,898 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kansas
Metro Area Salary Values for KansasWichita, KS metro area has the highest salary value in Kansas ($74,483).
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$69,945 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kentucky
Metro Area Salary Values for KentuckyLouisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area has the highest salary value in Kentucky ($79,669).
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$69,183 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Louisiana
Metro Area Salary Values for LouisianaNew Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area has the highest salary value in Louisiana ($77,063).
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$63,343 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Massachusetts
Metro Area Salary Values for MassachusettsBoston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH metro area has the highest salary value in Massachusetts ($96,628).
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$88,640 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maryland
Metro Area Salary Values for MarylandCalifornia-Lexington Park, MD metro area has the highest salary value in Maryland ($109,289).
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$89,955 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maine
Metro Area Salary Values for MainePortland-South Portland, ME metro area has the highest salary value in Maine ($79,240).
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$73,958 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Michigan
Metro Area Salary Values for MichiganMidland, MI metro area has the highest salary value in Michigan ($88,020).
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$71,738 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Minnesota
Metro Area Salary Values for MinnesotaMinneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area has the highest salary value in Minnesota ($94,009).
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$75,236 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Missouri
Metro Area Salary Values for MissouriKansas City, MO-KS metro area has the highest salary value in Missouri ($87,764).
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$69,746 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mississippi
Metro Area Salary Values for MississippiSouthwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Mississippi ($73,560).
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$63,415 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Montana
Metro Area Salary Values for MontanaWest Montana nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Montana ($73,275).
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$65,711 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
North Carolina
Metro Area Salary Values for North CarolinaDurham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area has the highest salary value in North Carolina ($95,701).
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$76,295 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
North Dakota
Metro Area Salary Values for North DakotaGrand Forks, ND-MN metro area has the highest salary value in North Dakota ($76,680).
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$70,113 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nebraska
Metro Area Salary Values for NebraskaOmaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA metro area has the highest salary value in Nebraska ($83,857).
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$69,714 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Hampshire
Metro Area Salary Values for New HampshirePortsmouth, NH-ME metro area has the highest salary value in New Hampshire ($98,219).
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$79,547 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Jersey
Metro Area Salary Values for New JerseyTrenton, NJ metro area has the highest salary value in New Jersey ($84,374).
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$80,325 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Mexico
Metro Area Salary Values for New MexicoNorthern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in New Mexico ($83,427).
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$73,053 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nevada
Metro Area Salary Values for NevadaNevada nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Nevada ($77,666).
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$76,395 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 ($103,788).
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$76,428 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ohio
Metro Area Salary Values for OhioColumbus, OH metro area has the highest salary value in Ohio ($92,723).
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$73,724 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oklahoma
Metro Area Salary Values for OklahomaOklahoma City, OK metro area has the highest salary value in Oklahoma ($80,832).
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$71,098 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oregon
Metro Area Salary Values for OregonPortland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area has the highest salary value in Oregon ($94,565).
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$75,866 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pennsylvania
Metro Area Salary Values for PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area has the highest salary value in Pennsylvania ($95,200).
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$76,390 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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$37,087 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rhode Island | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
South Carolina
Metro Area Salary Values for South CarolinaSpartanburg, SC metro area has the highest salary value in South Carolina ($81,293).
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$66,809 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
South Dakota
Metro Area Salary Values for South DakotaEast South Dakota nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in South Dakota ($77,046).
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$71,427 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tennessee
Metro Area Salary Values for TennesseeMemphis, TN-MS-AR metro area has the highest salary value in Tennessee ($73,770).
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$62,992 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Texas
Metro Area Salary Values for TexasDallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area has the highest salary value in Texas ($99,940).
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$71,917 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Utah
Metro Area Salary Values for UtahSalt Lake City, UT metro area has the highest salary value in Utah ($82,621).
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$70,843 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Virginia
Metro Area Salary Values for VirginiaNortheast Virginia nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Virginia ($113,096).
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$85,447 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vermont
Metro Area Salary Values for VermontSouthern Vermont nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Vermont ($68,612).
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$66,300 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Washington
Metro Area Salary Values for WashingtonSeattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area has the highest salary value in Washington ($112,857).
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$84,928 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wisconsin
Metro Area Salary Values for WisconsinMadison, WI metro area has the highest salary value in Wisconsin ($83,981).
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$71,530 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
West Virginia
Metro Area Salary Values for West VirginiaParkersburg-Vienna, WV metro area has the highest salary value in West Virginia ($82,101).
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$65,414 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wyoming
Metro Area Salary Values for WyomingWestern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Wyoming ($71,110).
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$64,976 |
Bachelor's
Average Salary Median: $73,620
The state with the highest average salary median for a bachelor's degree is Alaska ($89,531) 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 ($90,879) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$89,531 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Alabama
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Alabama (Bachelor's)Huntsville, AL metro area has the highest average salary median in Alabama ($95,825) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$71,165 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 ($69,907) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$55,853 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arizona
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Arizona (Bachelor's)Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ metro area has the highest average salary median in Arizona ($95,251) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$76,841 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 ($136,331) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$86,866 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Colorado
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Colorado (Bachelor's)Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO metro area has the highest average salary median in Colorado ($104,420) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$83,401 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 ($92,879) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$81,942 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Washington, D.C. | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Florida
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Florida (Bachelor's)Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area has the highest average salary median in Florida ($90,379) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$70,642 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Georgia
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Georgia (Bachelor's)Brunswick, GA metro area has the highest average salary median in Georgia ($99,953) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$74,533 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hawaii
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Hawaii (Bachelor's)Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Hawaii ($88,150) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$86,418 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 ($86,575) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$73,166 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Idaho
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Idaho (Bachelor's)Idaho Falls, ID metro area has the highest average salary median in Idaho ($91,934) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$70,330 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 ($97,501) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$71,832 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Indiana
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Indiana (Bachelor's)Columbus, IN metro area has the highest average salary median in Indiana ($85,769) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$69,914 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kansas
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Kansas (Bachelor's)Wichita, KS metro area has the highest average salary median in Kansas ($75,460) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$69,882 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 ($82,454) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$68,461 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Louisiana
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Louisiana (Bachelor's)New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area has the highest average salary median in Louisiana ($77,309) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$64,876 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 ($100,003) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$89,040 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maryland
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Maryland (Bachelor's)California-Lexington Park, MD metro area has the highest average salary median in Maryland ($107,021) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$85,184 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maine
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Maine (Bachelor's)Portland-South Portland, ME metro area has the highest average salary median in Maine ($81,663) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$74,475 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Michigan
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Michigan (Bachelor's)Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area has the highest average salary median in Michigan ($88,063) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$72,948 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 ($95,124) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$75,888 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Missouri
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Missouri (Bachelor's)St. Louis, MO-IL metro area has the highest average salary median in Missouri ($88,158) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$69,576 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mississippi
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Mississippi (Bachelor's)Southwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Mississippi ($73,674) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$65,126 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Montana
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Montana (Bachelor's)West Montana nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Montana ($74,913) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$66,713 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
North Carolina
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for North Carolina (Bachelor's)Raleigh, NC metro area has the highest average salary median in North Carolina ($96,395) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$75,516 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 ($77,647) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$70,833 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 ($84,487) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$70,069 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 ($97,717) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$82,901 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 ($89,940) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$82,189 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 ($85,152) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$71,933 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 ($79,028) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$78,196 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 ($107,373) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$77,622 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ohio
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Ohio (Bachelor's)Columbus, OH metro area has the highest average salary median in Ohio ($92,388) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$73,684 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oklahoma
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Oklahoma (Bachelor's)Oklahoma City, OK metro area has the highest average salary median in Oklahoma ($80,462) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$71,067 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 ($95,984) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$76,001 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 ($97,129) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$76,969 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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$37,067 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 ($81,260) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$68,311 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 ($73,029) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$68,854 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 ($77,063) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$64,589 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 ($102,662) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$72,385 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Utah
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Utah (Bachelor's)Salt Lake City, UT metro area has the highest average salary median in Utah ($82,869) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$72,073 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Virginia
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Virginia (Bachelor's)Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Virginia ($113,331) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$84,981 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vermont
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Vermont (Bachelor's)Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Vermont ($70,529) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$68,935 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Washington
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Washington (Bachelor's)Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area has the highest average salary median in Washington ($118,053) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$86,175 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wisconsin
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Wisconsin (Bachelor's)Madison, WI metro area has the highest average salary median in Wisconsin ($86,387) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$73,220 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
West Virginia
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for West Virginia (Bachelor's)Parkersburg-Vienna, WV metro area has the highest average salary median in West Virginia ($79,722) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$65,741 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wyoming
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Wyoming (Bachelor's)Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Wyoming ($70,501) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$64,487 |
No Degree
Average Salary Median: $70,796
The state with the highest average salary median for jobs which don't require a degree is Alaska ($92,362) 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 ($97,201) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$92,362 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Alabama
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Alabama (No Degree)Huntsville, AL metro area has the highest average salary median in Alabama ($97,344) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$69,771 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arkansas
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Arkansas (No Degree)Fort Smith, AR-OK metro area has the highest average salary median in Arkansas ($67,400) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$54,946 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arizona
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Arizona (No Degree)Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ metro area has the highest average salary median in Arizona ($94,438) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$74,750 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 ($137,968) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$80,913 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Colorado
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Colorado (No Degree)Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO metro area has the highest average salary median in Colorado ($105,259) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$80,800 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 ($92,585) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$76,619 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 ($92,943) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$68,012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Georgia
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Georgia (No Degree)Brunswick, GA metro area has the highest average salary median in Georgia ($98,828) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$72,572 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 ($86,259) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$70,301 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Idaho
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Idaho (No Degree)Idaho Falls, ID metro area has the highest average salary median in Idaho ($81,386) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$67,767 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 ($92,426) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$69,342 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Indiana
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Indiana (No Degree)Columbus, IN metro area has the highest average salary median in Indiana ($87,190) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$68,364 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kansas
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Kansas (No Degree)Wichita, KS metro area has the highest average salary median in Kansas ($72,651) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$70,287 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 ($79,235) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$66,700 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Louisiana
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Louisiana (No Degree)New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area has the highest average salary median in Louisiana ($76,570) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$60,970 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Massachusetts
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Massachusetts (No Degree)New Bedford, MA metro area has the highest average salary median in Massachusetts ($99,186) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$83,810 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maryland
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Maryland (No Degree)California-Lexington Park, MD metro area has the highest average salary median in Maryland ($113,826) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$86,640 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maine
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Maine (No Degree)Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Maine ($76,275) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$71,118 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Michigan
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Michigan (No Degree)Midland, MI metro area has the highest average salary median in Michigan ($88,020) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$69,798 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 ($92,056) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$72,108 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Missouri
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Missouri (No Degree)Kansas City, MO-KS metro area has the highest average salary median in Missouri ($89,079) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$68,618 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mississippi
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Mississippi (No Degree)Southwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Mississippi ($73,180) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$62,066 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Montana
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Montana (No Degree)West Montana nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Montana ($74,651) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$67,307 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 ($97,861) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$72,907 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 ($74,866) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$68,207 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 ($82,564) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$66,764 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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$77,702 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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$77,658 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 ($85,701) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$73,873 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nevada
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Nevada (No Degree)Nevada nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Nevada ($81,135) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$76,236 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 ($96,511) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$71,828 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ohio
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Ohio (No Degree)Columbus, OH metro area has the highest average salary median in Ohio ($91,149) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$71,052 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oklahoma
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Oklahoma (No Degree)Oklahoma City, OK metro area has the highest average salary median in Oklahoma ($81,434) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$71,736 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 ($91,726) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$72,954 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pennsylvania
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Pennsylvania (No Degree)Chambersburg-Waynesboro, PA metro area has the highest average salary median in Pennsylvania ($94,850) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$74,822 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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$35,628 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 ($93,014) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$63,547 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 ($84,076) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$75,536 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tennessee
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Tennessee (No Degree)Clarksville, TN-KY metro area has the highest average salary median in Tennessee ($73,008) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$59,159 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 ($96,370) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$69,642 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Utah
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Utah (No Degree)Ogden-Clearfield, UT metro area has the highest average salary median in Utah ($82,826) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$66,641 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Virginia
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Virginia (No Degree)Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Virginia ($112,684) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$82,615 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vermont
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Vermont (No Degree)Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Vermont ($67,488) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$63,449 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Washington
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Washington (No Degree)Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area has the highest average salary median in Washington ($108,045) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$82,207 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wisconsin
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Wisconsin (No Degree)Madison, WI metro area has the highest average salary median in Wisconsin ($79,469) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$68,799 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 ($85,670) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$64,248 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wyoming
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Wyoming (No Degree)Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Wyoming ($72,250) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$64,233 |
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 |
25 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 $73,620. The average salary median for job roles not requiring a degree is $70,796. For a master's degree, the average salary median is $66,405.
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: 1.06
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: 0.66
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 and Information Research Scientists
Conduct research into fundamental computer and information science as theorists, designers, or inventors. Develop solutions to problems in the field of computer hardware and software.
Salary Ratio: 0.66
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
- Artificial Intelligence Specialist (AI Specialist)
- Computational Linguist
- Computational Theory Scientist
- Computer Scientist
- Computer Specialist
- Control System Computer Scientist
- Information Scientist
- Languages Researcher
- Machine Learning Scientist
- Multi-Disciplined Language Analyst
- Programming Languages Researcher
- Programming Methodology Researcher
- Research and Development Specialist (R and D Specialist)
- Research Scientist
- Scientific Programmer Analyst
- US Salary Median: $95,536
- 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: 0.62
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
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: 0.66
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: 0.66
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
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: 0.97
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
Software Developers
Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. Update software or enhance existing software capabilities. May work with computer hardware engineers to integrate hardware and software systems, and develop specifications and performance requirements. May maintain databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team.
Salary Ratio: 5.28
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
- .NET Developer
- Android Developer
- AngularJS Developer
- Apache Hadoop Developer
- Application Architect
- Application Developer
- Application Integration Engineer
- Application Integrator
- Application Support Engineer
- Application Systems Architect
- Applications Analyst
- Applications Developer
- Applications Engineer
- Applications Programmer
- Applications Software Engineering Information Technology Specialist (Applications Software Engineering IT Specialist)
- Applications System Analyst
- Artificial Intelligence Specialist (AI Specialist)
- ASP.NET Developer
- Automation Engineer
- Beta Tester
- Business Application Developer
- C Developer
- C++ Developer
- Certified Novell Engineer (CNE)
- Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
- Commercial Drone Software Developer
- Computer Applications Developer
- Computer Applications Engineer
- Computer Architect
- Computer Consultant
- Computer Engineer
- Computer Programmer Analyst
- Computer Software Engineer
- Computer Systems Engineer
- Computer Systems Software Architect
- Computer Systems Software Engineer
- Data Modeler
- Database Developer
- DataStage Developer
- Dev Ops Engineer
- Developer
- DevOps Architect (Development and Operations Architect)
- DevOps Developer (Development and Operations Developer)
- DevOps Engineer
- Drone Software Development Engineer
- EDP System Engineer (Electronic Data Processing System Engineer)
- Embedded Engineer
- Embedded Software Engineer
- Embedded Systems Software Developer
- Enterprise Architect
- Enterprise Systems Engineer
- ETL Developer (Extract-Transform-Load Developer)
- Game Developer
- Game Engineer
- Graphic Engineer
- Implementation Specialist
- Information Architect
- Infrastructure Engineer
- Interface Designer
- Internet Application Developer
- Internet Consultant
- Internet Site Designer
- iOS Developer
- Java Architect
- Java Programmer
- Java Software Developer
- Java Software Engineer
- JavaScript Developer
- jQuery Developer
- Knowledge Management Application Developer
- Lotus Notes Developer
- Mainframe Systems Programmer
- Mobile Application Developer
- Mobile Applications Developer
- Mobile Device Developer
- Network Engineer
- Networking Engineer
- Node.js Developer
- Operating System Designer
- Operating Systems Specialist
- Publishing Systems Analyst
- Python Developer
- Ruby on Rails Developer
- Secure Software Assessor
- Server Engineer
- SharePoint Developer
- Simulation Developer
- SOA Developer (Service Oriented Architecture Developer)
- Software Applications Architect
- Software Applications Designer
- Software Applications Developer
- Software Applications Engineer
- Software Applications Specialist
- Software Architect
- Software Computer Specialist
- Software Design Engineer
- Software Designer
- Software Developer
- Software Development Engineer
- Software Engineer
- Software Engineering Supervisor
- Software Engineering Systems Information Technology Specialist (Software Engineering Systems IT Specialist)
- Software Installer
- Software Quality Engineer
- Software Requirements Engineer
- Software Systems Developer
- Software Systems Engineer
- Software Tester
- Software Writer
- Solution Architect
- Solutions Architect
- Solutions Engineer
- Supplier Quality Engineer
- System Engineer
- Systems Analyst
- Systems Analyst Engineer
- Systems Coordinator
- Systems Engineer
- Systems Integration Engineer
- Systems Software Designer
- Systems Software Engineer
- Systems Software Specialist
- Systems Support Engineer
- Technical Support Engineer
- Test Engineer
- Usability Engineer
- User Interface Designer
- Video Game Engineer
- Wide Area Network Engineer (WAN Engineer)
- Windows Software Engineer
- XML Developer (Extensible Markup Language Developer)
- US Salary Median: $71,793
- Job Growth (U.S.): 14.1%
- Prior Experience: N/A
- Degree Level Required: None
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
Develop and execute software tests to identify software problems and their causes. Test system modifications to prepare for implementation. Document software and application defects using a bug tracking system and report defects to software or web developers. Create and maintain databases of known defects. May participate in software design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, operational characteristics, product designs, and schedules.
Salary Ratio: 0.66
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 Customer Service Representative
- Application Integration Engineer
- Application Integrator
- Applications Analyst
- Applications Quality Assurance Specialist (Applications QA Specialist)
- Applications Software Engineering Information Technology Specialist (Applications Software Engineering IT Specialist)
- Applications System Analyst
- Applications Tester
- Artificial Intelligence Specialist
- Automation Engineer
- Automation Tester
- Beta Tester
- Bug Bounty Hunter
- Computer Consultant
- Data Modeler
- Database Developer
- Game Tester
- Implementation Specialist
- Information Technology Analyst (IT Analyst)
- Information Technology Consultant (IT Consultant)
- IT Performance Analyst (Information Technology Performance Analyst)
- Malware Analyst
- Product Assurance Engineer
- Quality Analyst
- Quality Assurance Analyst (QA Analyst)
- Quality Assurance Automation Engineer (QA Automation Engineer)
- Quality Assurance Engineer (QA Engineer)
- Quality Assurance Specialist (QA Specialist)
- Quality Assurance Tester (QA Tester)
- Quality Engineer
- Secure Software Assessor
- Server Engineer
- Software Application Quality Assurance Specialist (Software Application QA Specialist)
- Software Application Support Specialist
- Software Installer
- Software Quality Assurance Engineer (SQA Engineer)
- Software Quality Assurance Specialist (Software QA Specialist)
- Software Quality Assurance Technician (Software QA Technician)
- Software Quality Control Specialist (Software QC Specialist)
- Software Quality Engineer
- Software Quality Tester
- Software Requirements Engineer
- Software Systems Engineer
- Software Test Analyst
- Software Test Engineer
- Software Tester
- Software Testing Specialist
- Solution Architect
- Solutions Architect
- Solutions Engineer
- Supplier Quality Engineer
- System Engineer
- System Testing and Evaluation Specialist
- Systems Analyst
- Systems Analyst Engineer
- Systems Coordinator
- Systems Engineer
- Systems Integration Engineer
- Systems Software Quality Assurance Specialist (Systems Software QA Specialist)
- Systems Software Specialist
- Systems Support Engineer
- Systems Tester
- Systems Tester Analyst
- Technical Support Engineer
- Technology Analyst
- Test Automation Engineer
- Test Engineer
- Usability Engineer
- User Experience Designer (UX Designer)
- User Interface and User Experience Architect (UI/UX Architect)
- User Interface and User Experience Designer (UI/UX Designer)
- User Interface Designer
- US Salary Median: $71,793
- Job Growth (U.S.): 14.1%
- Prior Experience: 1 year
- Degree Level Required: Bachelor's
Web Developers
Develop and implement websites, web applications, application databases, and interactive web interfaces. Evaluate code to ensure that it is properly structured, meets industry standards, and is compatible with browsers and devices. Optimize website performance, scalability, and server-side code and processes. May develop website infrastructure and integrate websites with other computer applications.
Salary Ratio: 0.66
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
- Back-End Web Developer
- Computer Graphic Artist
- Computer Graphic Designer
- Front End Developer
- Front End Web Developer
- HTML Developer (HyperText Markup Language Developer)
- Interface Designer
- Internet Application Developer
- Internet Architect
- Internet Developer
- Internet Site Designer
- Internet Specialist
- Intranet Developer
- JavaScript Developer
- jQuery Developer
- Node.js Developer
- PHP Developer (Personal Home Page Developer)
- PHP Web Developer (Personal Home Page Web Developer)
- PHP Website Developer
- React.js Developer
- Ruby on Rails Developer
- Salesforce Developer
- Tableau Developer
- Technology Applications Engineer
- Web Application Developer
- Web Applications Developer
- Web Architect
- Web Consultant
- Web Content Developer
- Web Design Specialist
- Web Designer
- Web Developer
- Web Engineer
- Web Infrastructure Developer
- Web Page Developer
- Web Producer
- Web Programmer
- Web Site Designer
- Web Site Developer
- Web Site Specialist
- Web Software Engineer
- Web Specialist
- Web Technician
- Webmaster
- Webmaster Analyst
- Website Manager
- Websphere Administrator
- WordPress Developer
- XML Developer (Extensible Markup Language Developer)
- US Salary Median: $71,793
- Job Growth (U.S.): 14.1%
- Prior Experience: 1-2 years
- Degree Level Required: Bachelor's
Web and Digital Interface Designers
Design digital user interfaces or websites. Develop and test layouts, interfaces, functionality, and navigation menus to ensure compatibility and usability across browsers or devices. May use web framework applications as well as client-side code and processes. May evaluate web design following web and accessibility standards, and may analyze web use metrics and optimize websites for marketability and search engine ranking. May design and test interfaces that facilitate the human-computer interaction and maximize the usability of digital devices, websites, and software with a focus on aesthetics and design. May create graphics used in websites and manage website content and links.
Salary Ratio: 5.28
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
- Computer Graphic Artist
- Computer Graphic Designer
- Content Manager
- Digital Designer
- Front End Developer
- Front End Web Developer
- Graphics Designer
- HTML Developer (HyperText Markup Language Developer)
- Interface Designer
- Internet Application Developer
- Internet Architect
- Internet Developer
- Internet Site Designer
- Internet Specialist
- Intranet Developer
- Multimedia Developer
- PHP Developer (Personal Home Page Developer)
- PHP Web Developer (Personal Home Page Web Developer)
- PHP Website Developer (Personal Home Page Website Developer)
- React.js Developer
- Technology Applications Engineer
- Usability Specialist
- User Experience Designer (UX Designer)
- User Interface and User Experience Architect (UI/UX Architect)
- User Interface and User Experience Designer (UI/UX Designer)
- User Interface Designer (UI Designer)
- User Interface Developer (UI Developer)
- User Interface Engineer (UI Engineer)
- Web Application Developer
- Web Applications Developer
- Web Architect
- Web Consultant
- Web Content Developer
- Web Content Specialist
- Web Design Specialist
- Web Designer
- Web Developer
- Web Engineer
- Web Page Developer
- Web Producer
- Web Programmer
- Web Site Designer
- Web Site Developer
- Web Site Specialist
- Web Software Engineer
- Web Specialist
- Web Technician
- Webmaster
- Webmaster Analyst
- Website Manager
- Websphere Administrator
- US Salary Median: $71,793
- Job Growth (U.S.): 14.1%
- Prior Experience: N/A
- Degree Level Required: None
Video Game Designers
Design core features of video games. Specify innovative game and role-play mechanics, story lines, and character biographies. Create and maintain design documentation. Guide and collaborate with production staff to produce games as designed.
Salary Ratio: 0.66
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
- Computer Game Designer
- Computer Video Game Designer
- Content Creator
- Design Director
- Designer
- Environment Artist
- Game Designer
- Game Engineer
- Gameplay Engineer
- Interactive Multimedia Designer
- Level Designer
- Mobile Game Engineer
- Video Game Creator
- Video Game Designer
- Video Game Developer
- Video Game Engineer
- Video Game Maker
- Video Game Tester
- Videogame Designer
- World Designer
- US Salary Median: $71,793
- Job Growth (U.S.): 14.1%
- Prior Experience: 2-4 years
- 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: 0.75
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: 5.96
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: 0.75
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: 5.96
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: 5.96
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: 5.96
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: 5.96
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: 0.75
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: 0.75
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: 5.28
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: 0.66
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