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.


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Average Salary Medians

What Are Salary Medians?

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

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

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


Overall Salary Value: $70,273

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 Alaska

Alaska nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Alaska ($91,466).

Fairbanks, AK $86,969
Alaska nonmetropolitan area $91,466
$89,361
Alabama

Metro Area Salary Values for Alabama

Huntsville, AL metro area has the highest salary value in Alabama ($94,529).

Birmingham-Hoover, AL $84,308
Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL $66,198
Dothan, AL $71,202
Huntsville, AL $94,529
Mobile, AL $69,773
Montgomery, AL $82,834
Tuscaloosa, AL $76,370
Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $63,702
Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area $63,429
Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $73,459
Auburn-Opelika, AL $67,800
Decatur, AL $68,324
Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $54,110
Gadsden, AL $63,050
Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area $63,420
$73,311
Arkansas

Metro Area Salary Values for Arkansas

Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area has the highest salary value in Arkansas ($68,166).

Fort Smith, AR-OK $63,148
Jonesboro, AR $50,560
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR $68,166
North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $48,853
East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $47,715
West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $47,839
Hot Springs, AR $56,843
Pine Bluff, AR $57,302
South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $53,702
$56,013
Arizona

Metro Area Salary Values for Arizona

Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ metro area has the highest salary value in Arizona ($94,968).

Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $59,559
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ $85,864
Prescott, AZ $69,313
Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $94,968
Tucson, AZ $81,150
Yuma, AZ $75,633
Arizona nonmetropolitan area $67,329
$77,772
California

Metro Area Salary Values for California

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area has the highest salary value in California ($136,900).

Chico, CA $62,905
El Centro, CA $68,878
Fresno, CA $74,670
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $96,454
Madera, CA $72,727
Modesto, CA $71,386
Napa, CA $93,220
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $100,244
Redding, CA $54,759
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $84,876
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA $94,154
Salinas, CA $104,228
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA $104,301
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA $124,797
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles-Arroyo Grande, CA $84,091
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $88,018
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $86,603
Santa Rosa, CA $86,171
Stockton-Lodi, CA $84,243
Vallejo-Fairfield, CA $89,684
Visalia-Porterville, CA $79,709
Yuba City, CA $83,335
North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $59,933
Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $72,553
North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $68,311
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $136,900
Merced, CA $68,891
Hanford-Corcoran, CA $77,167
$85,453
Colorado

Metro Area Salary Values for Colorado

Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO metro area has the highest salary value in Colorado ($103,138).

Colorado Springs, CO $97,169
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO $103,138
Fort Collins, CO $96,439
Grand Junction, CO $74,495
Greeley, CO $76,588
Pueblo, CO $70,620
Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area $61,834
Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $76,685
Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $84,344
$84,331
Connecticut

Metro Area Salary Values for Connecticut

Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro area has the highest salary value in Connecticut ($92,314).

Danbury, CT $68,247
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $92,314
New Haven, CT $84,329
Norwich-New London-Westerly, CT-RI $91,348
Waterbury, CT $76,085
Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $69,527
$81,980
Washington, D.C. N/A
Delaware N/A
Florida

Metro Area Salary Values for Florida

Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area has the highest salary value in Florida ($90,578).

Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $85,595
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $52,893
Gainesville, FL $71,438
Jacksonville, FL $77,785
Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $60,005
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $81,459
Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island, FL $69,303
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL $73,169
Ocala, FL $49,190
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $78,874
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $88,737
Panama City, FL $78,952
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $76,483
Port St. Lucie, FL $62,955
Punta Gorda, FL $80,881
Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL $63,558
Tallahassee, FL $49,321
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $90,578
South Florida nonmetropolitan area $85,283
North Florida nonmetropolitan area $63,070
Homosassa Springs, FL $53,510
Sebring, FL $40,090
The Villages, FL $73,334
$71,071
Georgia

Metro Area Salary Values for Georgia

Brunswick, GA metro area has the highest salary value in Georgia ($99,503).

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $93,882
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $83,435
Brunswick, GA $99,503
Columbus, GA-AL $78,993
Dalton, GA $67,910
Gainesville, GA $71,882
Macon, GA $79,831
Rome, GA $64,566
Savannah, GA $77,803
Valdosta, GA $61,569
Warner Robins, GA $80,960
North Georgia nonmetropolitan area $59,107
Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area $67,766
East Georgia nonmetropolitan area $56,120
South Georgia nonmetropolitan area $67,621
Athens-Clarke County, GA $64,695
Hinesville, GA $78,175
$74,065
Hawaii

Metro Area Salary Values for Hawaii

Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Hawaii ($90,717).

Urban Honolulu, HI $83,523
Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $90,717
$87,120
Iowa

Metro Area Salary Values for Iowa

Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metro area has the highest salary value in Iowa ($86,470).

Cedar Rapids, IA $82,753
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $86,470
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $81,956
Dubuque, IA $61,037
Iowa City, IA $73,260
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $65,943
Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $78,109
Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $66,738
Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $62,534
Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $58,120
Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $77,104
$72,833
Idaho

Metro Area Salary Values for Idaho

Idaho Falls, ID metro area has the highest salary value in Idaho ($85,667).

Coeur d'Alene, ID $67,035
Idaho Falls, ID $85,667
Lewiston, ID-WA $70,587
Pocatello, ID $60,613
Twin Falls, ID $70,790
Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area $63,671
Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $57,478
$68,397
Illinois

Metro Area Salary Values for Illinois

Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro area has the highest salary value in Illinois ($95,809).

Carbondale-Marion, IL $69,746
Champaign-Urbana, IL $75,080
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI $95,809
Decatur, IL $63,471
Kankakee, IL $81,798
Peoria, IL $74,971
Rockford, IL $72,164
Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $59,501
West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $57,575
East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $67,187
South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $53,600
Springfield, IL $81,849
Danville, IL $70,543
$71,567
Indiana

Metro Area Salary Values for Indiana

Columbus, IN metro area has the highest salary value in Indiana ($84,386).

Columbus, IN $84,386
Elkhart-Goshen, IN $64,487
Evansville, IN-KY $71,990
Fort Wayne, IN $65,368
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN $80,522
Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN $69,561
Muncie, IN $69,601
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $55,972
Terre Haute, IN $65,139
Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $71,333
Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area $57,442
Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $75,268
Michigan City-La Porte, IN $57,514
$68,898
Kansas

Metro Area Salary Values for Kansas

Wichita, KS metro area has the highest salary value in Kansas ($74,483).

Manhattan, KS $69,196
Topeka, KS $68,544
Wichita, KS $74,483
Kansas nonmetropolitan area $67,662
$69,945
Kentucky

Metro Area Salary Values for Kentucky

Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area has the highest salary value in Kentucky ($79,669).

Elizabethtown-Fort Knox, KY $74,978
Lexington-Fayette, KY $70,744
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $79,669
Owensboro, KY $77,271
West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $59,852
South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $73,089
Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $62,313
East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $47,684
$69,183
Louisiana

Metro Area Salary Values for Louisiana

New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area has the highest salary value in Louisiana ($77,063).

Houma-Thibodaux, LA $64,261
Lafayette, LA $56,819
Monroe, LA $60,528
New Orleans-Metairie, LA $77,063
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA $60,231
Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $60,565
Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $64,156
Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $64,381
Baton Rouge, LA $66,606
Hammond, LA $66,657
Lake Charles, LA $55,676
$63,343
Massachusetts

Metro Area Salary Values for Massachusetts

Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH metro area has the highest salary value in Massachusetts ($96,628).

Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH $96,628
Leominster-Gardner, MA $74,420
New Bedford, MA $96,342
Pittsfield, MA $95,516
Springfield, MA-CT $83,139
Worcester, MA-CT $95,230
Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $70,155
$88,640
Maryland

Metro Area Salary Values for Maryland

California-Lexington Park, MD metro area has the highest salary value in Maryland ($109,289).

California-Lexington Park, MD $109,289
Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $92,941
Salisbury, MD-DE $76,329
Maryland nonmetropolitan area $70,609
Cumberland, MD-WV $80,635
$89,955
Maine

Metro Area Salary Values for Maine

Portland-South Portland, ME metro area has the highest salary value in Maine ($79,240).

Lewiston-Auburn, ME $69,653
Portland-South Portland, ME $79,240
Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $69,400
Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $75,627
$73,958
Michigan

Metro Area Salary Values for Michigan

Midland, MI metro area has the highest salary value in Michigan ($88,020).

Bay City, MI $64,672
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $87,342
Flint, MI $65,273
Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI $70,762
Jackson, MI $76,492
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $74,010
Lansing-East Lansing, MI $74,880
Monroe, MI $78,549
Muskegon, MI $71,889
Niles-Benton Harbor, MI $65,166
Saginaw, MI $79,871
Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $57,321
Northeast Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $62,464
Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $65,363
Balance of Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $60,560
Battle Creek, MI $85,468
Midland, MI $88,020
$71,738
Minnesota

Metro Area Salary Values for Minnesota

Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area has the highest salary value in Minnesota ($94,009).

Mankato-North Mankato, MN $69,452
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $94,009
Rochester, MN $81,473
St. Cloud, MN $73,480
Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $71,671
Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $64,978
Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $75,326
Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $66,130
$75,236
Missouri

Metro Area Salary Values for Missouri

Kansas City, MO-KS metro area has the highest salary value in Missouri ($87,764).

Columbia, MO $72,579
Jefferson City, MO $66,865
Joplin, MO $59,211
Kansas City, MO-KS $87,764
St. Louis, MO-IL $87,139
Springfield, MO $65,658
Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area $70,413
North Missouri nonmetropolitan area $58,122
Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area $62,620
Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area $65,618
St. Joseph, MO-KS $67,689
$69,746
Mississippi

Metro Area Salary Values for Mississippi

Southwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Mississippi ($73,560).

Hattiesburg, MS $69,357
Jackson, MS $70,239
Northeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $61,178
Northwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $59,348
Southeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $51,330
Southwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $73,560
$63,415
Montana

Metro Area Salary Values for Montana

West Montana nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Montana ($73,275).

Great Falls, MT $57,162
Missoula, MT $65,510
Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area $65,606
West Montana nonmetropolitan area $73,275
East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area $66,684
$65,711
North Carolina

Metro Area Salary Values for North Carolina

Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area has the highest salary value in North Carolina ($95,701).

Burlington, NC $77,514
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $94,005
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $95,701
Fayetteville, NC $83,136
Greensboro-High Point, NC $79,051
Greenville, NC $70,467
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $62,492
Raleigh, NC $94,274
Wilmington, NC $69,283
Winston-Salem, NC $73,888
Southeast Coastal North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $67,242
Northeast Coastal North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $76,379
Piedmont North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $66,884
Mountain North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $55,074
Goldsboro, NC $64,920
Jacksonville, NC $72,469
New Bern, NC $75,411
Rocky Mount, NC $65,520
$76,295
North Dakota

Metro Area Salary Values for North Dakota

Grand Forks, ND-MN metro area has the highest salary value in North Dakota ($76,680).

Fargo, ND-MN $69,484
Grand Forks, ND-MN $76,680
West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $72,800
East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $60,667
$70,113
Nebraska

Metro Area Salary Values for Nebraska

Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA metro area has the highest salary value in Nebraska ($83,857).

Lincoln, NE $68,546
Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA $83,857
Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $65,238
Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $61,344
South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $65,995
$69,714
New Hampshire

Metro Area Salary Values for New Hampshire

Portsmouth, NH-ME metro area has the highest salary value in New Hampshire ($98,219).

Manchester, NH $83,949
Portsmouth, NH-ME $98,219
Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $85,409
Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $67,382
West Central-Southwest New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $74,385
$79,547
New Jersey

Metro Area Salary Values for New Jersey

Trenton, NJ metro area has the highest salary value in New Jersey ($84,374).

Trenton, NJ $84,374
Vineland-Bridgeton, NJ $75,936
Ocean City, NJ $76,280
$80,325
New Mexico

Metro Area Salary Values for New Mexico

Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in New Mexico ($83,427).

Las Cruces, NM $74,369
Santa Fe, NM $75,480
Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $68,282
Farmington, NM $56,199
Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $83,427
$73,053
Nevada

Metro Area Salary Values for Nevada

Nevada nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Nevada ($77,666).

Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV $76,971
Reno, NV $74,646
Nevada nonmetropolitan area $77,666
$76,395
New York

Metro Area Salary Values for New York

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro area has the highest salary value in New York ($103,788).

Binghamton, NY $86,095
Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls, NY $79,705
Glens Falls, NY $63,790
Ithaca, NY $90,834
Kingston, NY $73,607
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA $103,788
Rochester, NY $74,121
Syracuse, NY $79,626
Utica-Rome, NY $80,228
Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $63,353
Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $66,305
Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $61,595
Elmira, NY $64,205
Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $75,061
$76,428
Ohio

Metro Area Salary Values for Ohio

Columbus, OH metro area has the highest salary value in Ohio ($92,723).

Canton-Massillon, OH $58,770
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $80,177
Cleveland-Elyria, OH $86,350
Columbus, OH $92,723
Dayton, OH $88,441
Toledo, OH $72,260
Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA $72,157
West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $69,628
North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $66,924
Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $57,671
Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $68,338
Lima, OH $64,613
Mansfield, OH $62,865
Springfield, OH $78,463
$73,724
Oklahoma

Metro Area Salary Values for Oklahoma

Oklahoma City, OK metro area has the highest salary value in Oklahoma ($80,832).

Oklahoma City, OK $80,832
Tulsa, OK $73,900
Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $77,494
Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $68,277
Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $62,909
Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $63,546
Lawton, OK $70,250
$71,098
Oregon

Metro Area Salary Values for Oregon

Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area has the highest salary value in Oregon ($94,565).

Bend-Redmond, OR $75,803
Corvallis, OR $81,483
Eugene, OR $69,733
Medford, OR $76,607
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $94,565
Salem, OR $82,264
Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $70,269
Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area $77,748
Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $58,915
Grants Pass, OR $61,510
$75,866
Pennsylvania

Metro Area Salary Values for Pennsylvania

Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area has the highest salary value in Pennsylvania ($95,200).

Altoona, PA $70,381
Chambersburg-Waynesboro, PA $95,061
East Stroudsburg, PA $73,163
Erie, PA $73,482
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $82,325
Johnstown, PA $68,753
Lancaster, PA $72,072
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $95,200
Pittsburgh, PA $83,974
Reading, PA $79,320
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA $68,411
State College, PA $74,537
Williamsport, PA $70,740
York-Hanover, PA $88,531
Western Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $57,577
Northern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $69,624
Southern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $68,165
Gettysburg, PA $77,224
Lebanon, PA $79,322
$76,390
Puerto Rico

Metro Area Salary Values for Puerto Rico

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

Aguadilla-Isabela, PR $43,004
Ponce, PR $43,678
San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR $38,534
Arecibo, PR $24,890
Guayama, PR $51,810
Mayaguez, PR $33,470
San German, PR $22,690
Puerto Rico nonmetropolitan area $35,170
$37,087
Rhode Island N/A
South Carolina

Metro Area Salary Values for South Carolina

Spartanburg, SC metro area has the highest salary value in South Carolina ($81,293).

Columbia, SC $72,463
Florence, SC $65,771
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC $65,614
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort, SC $78,005
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC $51,979
Spartanburg, SC $81,293
Sumter, SC $60,176
Upper Savannah South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $64,399
Lower Savannah South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $55,360
Northeast South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $63,150
$66,809
South Dakota

Metro Area Salary Values for South Dakota

East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in South Dakota ($77,046).

Sioux Falls, SD $73,386
East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $77,046
West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $63,394
$71,427
Tennessee

Metro Area Salary Values for Tennessee

Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area has the highest salary value in Tennessee ($73,770).

Clarksville, TN-KY $72,899
Cleveland, TN $47,512
Jackson, TN $57,526
Johnson City, TN $67,334
Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA $69,957
Knoxville, TN $69,419
Memphis, TN-MS-AR $73,770
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $73,742
West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $58,364
South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $58,301
North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $54,481
East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $49,316
Morristown, TN $61,687
$62,992
Texas

Metro Area Salary Values for Texas

Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area has the highest salary value in Texas ($99,940).

Amarillo, TX $69,079
Austin-Round Rock, TX $91,559
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $66,267
Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $64,723
College Station-Bryan, TX $74,190
Corpus Christi, TX $72,518
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $99,940
El Paso, TX $72,423
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX $93,981
Killeen-Temple, TX $79,890
Longview, TX $66,442
Lubbock, TX $62,977
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $63,470
Midland, TX $98,110
Odessa, TX $71,866
San Angelo, TX $70,875
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $87,779
Tyler, TX $70,633
Waco, TX $67,339
Wichita Falls, TX $80,085
North Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $57,214
Big Thicket Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $52,844
Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $64,357
Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $64,790
Laredo, TX $58,152
West Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $68,194
Sherman-Denison, TX $71,430
Texarkana, TX-AR $63,510
Victoria, TX $59,830
Border Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $58,910
$71,917
Utah

Metro Area Salary Values for Utah

Salt Lake City, UT metro area has the highest salary value in Utah ($82,621).

Ogden-Clearfield, UT $82,121
Provo-Orem, UT $75,980
St. George, UT $57,818
Salt Lake City, UT $82,621
Eastern Utah nonmetropolitan area $69,834
Central Utah nonmetropolitan area $54,610
$70,843
Virginia

Metro Area Salary Values for Virginia

Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Virginia ($113,096).

Charlottesville, VA $87,636
Harrisonburg, VA $68,626
Lynchburg, VA $84,974
Richmond, VA $96,441
Roanoke, VA $77,643
Staunton-Waynesboro, VA $78,855
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC $90,957
Winchester, VA-WV $92,829
Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $64,356
Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area $75,851
Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $113,096
Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $78,933
$85,447
Vermont

Metro Area Salary Values for Vermont

Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Vermont ($68,612).

Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $68,612
Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $63,988
$66,300
Wisconsin

Metro Area Salary Values for Wisconsin

Madison, WI metro area has the highest salary value in Wisconsin ($83,981).

Eau Claire, WI $61,670
Fond du Lac, WI $77,430
Green Bay, WI $68,864
Janesville-Beloit, WI $71,906
La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $66,709
Madison, WI $83,981
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI $80,769
Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $69,480
Racine, WI $78,253
Sheboygan, WI $76,607
Wausau, WI $74,848
Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $63,031
Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $72,251
South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $62,503
Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $69,376
$71,530
West Virginia

Metro Area Salary Values for West Virginia

Parkersburg-Vienna, WV metro area has the highest salary value in West Virginia ($82,101).

Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $66,466
Morgantown, WV $71,985
Wheeling, WV-OH $60,570
Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $45,421
Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $78,492
Charleston, WV $54,555
Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $82,101
Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $62,020
$65,414
Wyoming

Metro Area Salary Values for Wyoming

Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Wyoming ($71,110).

Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $71,110
Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $61,045
Cheyenne, WY $61,078
$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.

Fairbanks, AK $88,183
Alaska nonmetropolitan area $90,879
$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.

Birmingham-Hoover, AL $85,744
Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL $68,830
Dothan, AL $71,851
Huntsville, AL $95,825
Mobile, AL $72,161
Montgomery, AL $80,294
Tuscaloosa, AL $74,311
Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $64,747
Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area $64,505
Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $72,349
Auburn-Opelika, AL $67,800
Decatur, AL $68,483
Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $54,110
Gadsden, AL $63,050
Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area $63,420
$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.

Fort Smith, AR-OK $62,230
Jonesboro, AR $51,784
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR $69,907
North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $50,363
East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $48,977
West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $48,856
Hot Springs, AR $57,710
Pine Bluff, AR $58,580
South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $54,269
$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.

Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $61,483
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ $88,260
Prescott, AZ $69,658
Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $95,251
Tucson, AZ $82,345
Yuma, AZ $74,969
Arizona nonmetropolitan area $65,923
$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.

Chico, CA $65,114
El Centro, CA $71,995
Fresno, CA $75,890
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $100,291
Madera, CA $75,714
Modesto, CA $74,656
Napa, CA $95,424
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $101,439
Redding, CA $60,428
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $88,366
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA $96,836
Salinas, CA $103,432
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA $104,460
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA $127,270
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles-Arroyo Grande, CA $89,026
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $90,426
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $89,527
Santa Rosa, CA $88,499
Stockton-Lodi, CA $85,716
Vallejo-Fairfield, CA $92,318
Visalia-Porterville, CA $82,063
Yuba City, CA $84,591
North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $61,113
Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $73,575
North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $70,425
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $136,331
Merced, CA $70,143
Hanford-Corcoran, CA $77,175
$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.

Colorado Springs, CO $97,922
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO $104,420
Fort Collins, CO $95,284
Grand Junction, CO $75,413
Greeley, CO $80,921
Pueblo, CO $72,063
Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area $63,009
Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $75,416
Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $86,164
$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.

Danbury, CT $74,255
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $92,879
New Haven, CT $86,251
Norwich-New London-Westerly, CT-RI $90,730
Waterbury, CT $77,134
Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $70,406
$81,942
Washington, D.C. N/A
Delaware N/A
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.

Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $85,780
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $54,561
Gainesville, FL $72,127
Jacksonville, FL $78,495
Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $63,707
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $83,536
Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island, FL $71,203
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL $76,553
Ocala, FL $52,580
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $80,986
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $89,385
Panama City, FL $77,994
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $75,479
Port St. Lucie, FL $65,983
Punta Gorda, FL $81,665
Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL $65,203
Tallahassee, FL $53,345
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $90,379
South Florida nonmetropolitan area $80,570
North Florida nonmetropolitan area $60,335
Homosassa Springs, FL $53,510
Sebring, FL $40,090
The Villages, FL $71,303
$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.

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $95,125
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $83,723
Brunswick, GA $99,953
Columbus, GA-AL $80,485
Dalton, GA $69,341
Gainesville, GA $73,105
Macon, GA $78,786
Rome, GA $66,944
Savannah, GA $78,023
Valdosta, GA $63,469
Warner Robins, GA $81,812
North Georgia nonmetropolitan area $60,778
Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area $67,079
East Georgia nonmetropolitan area $57,263
South Georgia nonmetropolitan area $66,675
Athens-Clarke County, GA $66,327
Hinesville, GA $78,176
$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.

Urban Honolulu, HI $84,687
Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $88,150
$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.

Cedar Rapids, IA $83,793
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $86,575
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $83,899
Dubuque, IA $61,698
Iowa City, IA $73,392
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $69,497
Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $76,480
Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $70,133
Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $63,451
Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $59,537
Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $76,369
$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.

Coeur d'Alene, ID $69,606
Idaho Falls, ID $91,934
Lewiston, ID-WA $73,976
Pocatello, ID $62,894
Twin Falls, ID $70,327
Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area $63,003
Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $60,573
$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.

Carbondale-Marion, IL $67,788
Champaign-Urbana, IL $76,811
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI $97,501
Decatur, IL $64,834
Kankakee, IL $80,125
Peoria, IL $80,270
Rockford, IL $72,871
Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $62,210
West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $58,752
East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $67,436
South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $54,924
Springfield, IL $82,281
Danville, IL $68,012
$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.

Columbus, IN $85,769
Elkhart-Goshen, IN $67,372
Evansville, IN-KY $72,625
Fort Wayne, IN $69,407
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN $82,235
Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN $71,172
Muncie, IN $71,864
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $60,613
Terre Haute, IN $64,376
Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $72,781
Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area $58,243
Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $73,754
Michigan City-La Porte, IN $58,671
$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.

Manhattan, KS $67,741
Topeka, KS $69,981
Wichita, KS $75,460
Kansas nonmetropolitan area $66,344
$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.

Elizabethtown-Fort Knox, KY $76,340
Lexington-Fayette, KY $71,042
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $82,454
Owensboro, KY $79,446
West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $60,866
South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $69,577
Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $59,862
East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $48,099
$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.

Houma-Thibodaux, LA $64,340
Lafayette, LA $60,335
Monroe, LA $62,845
New Orleans-Metairie, LA $77,309
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA $62,837
Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $61,261
Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $65,672
Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $70,312
Baton Rouge, LA $66,920
Hammond, LA $66,053
Lake Charles, LA $55,748
$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.

Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH $100,003
Leominster-Gardner, MA $79,144
New Bedford, MA $94,717
Pittsfield, MA $98,391
Springfield, MA-CT $83,829
Worcester, MA-CT $95,711
Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $71,484
$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.

California-Lexington Park, MD $107,021
Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $90,306
Salisbury, MD-DE $78,085
Maryland nonmetropolitan area $72,299
Cumberland, MD-WV $78,210
$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.

Lewiston-Auburn, ME $70,592
Portland-South Portland, ME $81,663
Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $70,365
Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $75,281
$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.

Bay City, MI $66,495
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $88,063
Flint, MI $68,331
Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI $72,007
Jackson, MI $78,011
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $72,947
Lansing-East Lansing, MI $73,745
Monroe, MI $80,141
Muskegon, MI $72,973
Niles-Benton Harbor, MI $65,938
Saginaw, MI $80,098
Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $56,634
Northeast Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $62,650
Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $66,303
Balance of Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $63,144
Battle Creek, MI $84,623
Midland, MI $88,020
$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.

Mankato-North Mankato, MN $70,966
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $95,124
Rochester, MN $83,880
St. Cloud, MN $73,395
Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $72,255
Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $68,025
Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $77,573
Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $65,883
$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.

Columbia, MO $73,049
Jefferson City, MO $65,657
Joplin, MO $60,373
Kansas City, MO-KS $87,063
St. Louis, MO-IL $88,158
Springfield, MO $66,283
Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area $69,973
North Missouri nonmetropolitan area $58,279
Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area $63,141
Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area $66,580
St. Joseph, MO-KS $66,777
$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.

Hattiesburg, MS $70,070
Jackson, MS $69,499
Northeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $63,287
Northwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $60,211
Southeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $54,016
Southwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $73,674
$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.

Great Falls, MT $55,907
Missoula, MT $66,123
Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area $68,164
West Montana nonmetropolitan area $74,913
East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area $68,459
$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.

Burlington, NC $79,108
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $95,079
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $95,389
Fayetteville, NC $81,408
Greensboro-High Point, NC $81,977
Greenville, NC $73,119
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $64,005
Raleigh, NC $96,395
Wilmington, NC $71,511
Winston-Salem, NC $78,071
Southeast Coastal North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $71,497
Northeast Coastal North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $74,574
Piedmont North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $68,183
Mountain North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $53,717
Goldsboro, NC $64,920
Jacksonville, NC $71,275
New Bern, NC $73,531
Rocky Mount, NC $65,520
$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.

Fargo, ND-MN $71,310
Grand Forks, ND-MN $77,647
West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $73,149
East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $61,227
$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.

Lincoln, NE $69,376
Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA $84,487
Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $66,177
Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $63,549
South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $66,757
$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.

Manchester, NH $84,802
Portsmouth, NH-ME $97,717
Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $87,052
Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $68,875
West Central-Southwest New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $76,061
$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.

Trenton, NJ $89,940
Vineland-Bridgeton, NJ $77,528
Ocean City, NJ $79,100
$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.

Las Cruces, NM $73,221
Santa Fe, NM $76,189
Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $68,235
Farmington, NM $56,866
Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $85,152
$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.

Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV $79,028
Reno, NV $78,182
Nevada nonmetropolitan area $77,379
$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.

Binghamton, NY $86,838
Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls, NY $80,421
Glens Falls, NY $67,060
Ithaca, NY $93,009
Kingston, NY $74,976
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA $107,373
Rochester, NY $76,692
Syracuse, NY $81,391
Utica-Rome, NY $82,606
Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $65,992
Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $67,747
Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $65,336
Elmira, NY $63,621
Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $73,641
$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.

Canton-Massillon, OH $61,074
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $82,483
Cleveland-Elyria, OH $87,276
Columbus, OH $92,388
Dayton, OH $89,029
Toledo, OH $72,721
Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA $72,619
West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $70,675
North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $69,384
Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $60,263
Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $69,343
Lima, OH $63,931
Mansfield, OH $62,341
Springfield, OH $78,056
$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.

Oklahoma City, OK $80,462
Tulsa, OK $75,423
Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $80,219
Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $66,558
Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $61,947
Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $62,611
Lawton, OK $70,250
$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.

Bend-Redmond, OR $77,588
Corvallis, OR $81,530
Eugene, OR $71,105
Medford, OR $76,664
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $95,984
Salem, OR $84,959
Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $69,710
Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area $79,077
Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $61,888
Grants Pass, OR $61,510
$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.

Altoona, PA $71,091
Chambersburg-Waynesboro, PA $95,192
East Stroudsburg, PA $73,660
Erie, PA $74,069
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $83,041
Johnstown, PA $70,819
Lancaster, PA $72,785
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $97,129
Pittsburgh, PA $84,781
Reading, PA $81,367
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA $71,826
State College, PA $75,741
Williamsport, PA $70,799
York-Hanover, PA $86,767
Western Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $59,849
Northern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $69,705
Southern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $68,433
Gettysburg, PA $75,796
Lebanon, PA $79,561
$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.

Aguadilla-Isabela, PR $43,899
Ponce, PR $44,245
San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR $40,361
Arecibo, PR $24,890
Guayama, PR $51,810
Mayaguez, PR $33,470
San German, PR $22,690
Puerto Rico nonmetropolitan area $35,170
$37,067
Rhode Island N/A
South Carolina

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

Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort, SC metro area has the highest average salary median in South Carolina ($81,260) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Columbia, SC $75,045
Florence, SC $68,656
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC $70,083
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort, SC $81,260
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC $57,689
Spartanburg, SC $77,309
Sumter, SC $62,824
Upper Savannah South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $66,241
Lower Savannah South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $57,557
Northeast South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $66,447
$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.

Sioux Falls, SD $71,489
East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $73,029
West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $62,043
$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.

Clarksville, TN-KY $72,832
Cleveland, TN $49,825
Jackson, TN $59,974
Johnson City, TN $66,779
Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA $72,367
Knoxville, TN $71,625
Memphis, TN-MS-AR $75,374
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $77,063
West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $61,391
South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $61,650
North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $57,003
East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $51,900
Morristown, TN $61,870
$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.

Amarillo, TX $70,308
Austin-Round Rock, TX $91,584
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $69,853
Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $62,106
College Station-Bryan, TX $72,632
Corpus Christi, TX $72,221
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $102,662
El Paso, TX $72,560
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX $97,904
Killeen-Temple, TX $81,507
Longview, TX $69,274
Lubbock, TX $64,521
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $64,229
Midland, TX $101,910
Odessa, TX $73,348
San Angelo, TX $70,708
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $89,946
Tyler, TX $71,094
Waco, TX $67,572
Wichita Falls, TX $80,888
North Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $61,231
Big Thicket Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $56,030
Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $64,660
Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $66,505
Laredo, TX $57,018
West Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $65,610
Sherman-Denison, TX $71,430
Texarkana, TX-AR $63,510
Victoria, TX $59,830
Border Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $58,910
$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.

Ogden-Clearfield, UT $81,718
Provo-Orem, UT $79,745
St. George, UT $60,567
Salt Lake City, UT $82,869
Eastern Utah nonmetropolitan area $70,511
Central Utah nonmetropolitan area $57,026
$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.

Charlottesville, VA $88,581
Harrisonburg, VA $70,731
Lynchburg, VA $84,894
Richmond, VA $97,493
Roanoke, VA $76,577
Staunton-Waynesboro, VA $80,683
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC $92,840
Winchester, VA-WV $92,621
Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $65,765
Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area $75,985
Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $113,331
Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $80,269
$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.

Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $70,529
Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $67,340
$68,935
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.

Eau Claire, WI $63,142
Fond du Lac, WI $78,473
Green Bay, WI $70,686
Janesville-Beloit, WI $73,185
La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $67,401
Madison, WI $86,387
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI $82,701
Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $71,357
Racine, WI $80,025
Sheboygan, WI $78,262
Wausau, WI $75,540
Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $63,734
Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $74,127
South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $64,114
Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $69,161
$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.

Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $65,981
Morgantown, WV $73,894
Wheeling, WV-OH $63,038
Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $48,868
Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $77,385
Charleston, WV $54,849
Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $79,722
Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $62,189
$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.

Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $70,501
Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $61,811
Cheyenne, WY $61,150
$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.

Fairbanks, AK $87,523
Alaska nonmetropolitan area $97,201
$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.

Birmingham-Hoover, AL $80,000
Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL $58,300
Dothan, AL $69,470
Huntsville, AL $97,344
Mobile, AL $64,143
Montgomery, AL $86,461
Tuscaloosa, AL $79,974
Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $59,870
Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area $60,560
Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $74,166
Auburn-Opelika, AL $67,800
Decatur, AL $67,900
Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $54,110
Gadsden, AL $63,050
Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area $63,420
$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.

Fort Smith, AR-OK $67,400
Jonesboro, AR $49,700
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR $67,105
North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $46,660
East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $45,590
West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $45,900
Hot Springs, AR $57,710
Pine Bluff, AR $58,580
South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $55,870
$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.

Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $54,430
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ $81,970
Prescott, AZ $68,753
Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $94,438
Tucson, AZ $77,168
Yuma, AZ $76,878
Arizona nonmetropolitan area $69,613
$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.

Chico, CA $59,039
El Centro, CA $64,203
Fresno, CA $72,381
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $88,780
Madera, CA $67,873
Modesto, CA $65,664
Napa, CA $89,913
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $98,003
Redding, CA $45,545
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $80,471
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA $87,850
Salinas, CA $105,620
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA $99,903
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA $118,458
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles-Arroyo Grande, CA $75,456
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $83,804
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $81,120
Santa Rosa, CA $82,096
Stockton-Lodi, CA $81,665
Vallejo-Fairfield, CA $85,075
Visalia-Porterville, CA $75,589
Yuba City, CA $81,294
North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $57,869
Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $70,894
North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $64,876
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,968
Merced, CA $67,013
Hanford-Corcoran, CA $77,156
$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.

Colorado Springs, CO $95,664
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO $105,259
Fort Collins, CO $98,605
Grand Junction, CO $73,118
Greeley, CO $69,006
Pueblo, CO $68,455
Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area $58,700
Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $78,906
Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $79,490
$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.

Danbury, CT $56,983
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $91,294
New Haven, CT $79,370
Norwich-New London-Westerly, CT-RI $92,585
Waterbury, CT $72,590
Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $66,890
$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.

Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $85,249
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $49,766
Gainesville, FL $70,148
Jacksonville, FL $76,454
Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $53,064
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $77,305
Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island, FL $65,741
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL $66,824
Ocala, FL $43,683
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $72,016
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $87,524
Panama City, FL $80,509
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $78,364
Port St. Lucie, FL $57,279
Punta Gorda, FL $78,790
Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL $58,620
Tallahassee, FL $41,776
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $90,976
South Florida nonmetropolitan area $92,943
North Florida nonmetropolitan area $67,514
Homosassa Springs, FL $53,510
Sebring, FL $40,090
The Villages, FL $76,128
$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.

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $91,550
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $83,658
Brunswick, GA $98,828
Columbus, GA-AL $76,381
Dalton, GA $65,764
Gainesville, GA $70,048
Macon, GA $81,660
Rome, GA $60,999
Savannah, GA $77,390
Valdosta, GA $58,718
Warner Robins, GA $79,469
North Georgia nonmetropolitan area $56,183
Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area $68,883
East Georgia nonmetropolitan area $54,405
South Georgia nonmetropolitan area $69,160
Athens-Clarke County, GA $62,451
Hinesville, GA $78,174
$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.

Urban Honolulu, HI $80,030
Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $94,310
$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.

Cedar Rapids, IA $80,673
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $86,259
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $78,069
Dubuque, IA $58,390
Iowa City, IA $73,013
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $59,723
Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $81,368
Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $60,796
Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $60,814
Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $55,640
Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $78,574
$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.

Coeur d'Alene, ID $69,150
Idaho Falls, ID $81,386
Lewiston, ID-WA $70,800
Pocatello, ID $56,530
Twin Falls, ID $75,589
Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area $66,678
Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $54,239
$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.

Carbondale-Marion, IL $72,929
Champaign-Urbana, IL $71,833
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI $92,426
Decatur, IL $59,380
Kankakee, IL $84,516
Peoria, IL $65,035
Rockford, IL $70,926
Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $55,100
West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $55,515
East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $66,904
South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $51,449
Springfield, IL $81,091
Danville, IL $74,340
$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.

Columbus, IN $87,190
Elkhart-Goshen, IN $61,210
Evansville, IN-KY $74,466
Fort Wayne, IN $60,051
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN $81,256
Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN $68,150
Muncie, IN $68,750
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $46,690
Terre Haute, IN $68,756
Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $72,791
Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area $57,696
Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $82,880
Michigan City-La Porte, IN $58,840
$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.

Manhattan, KS $71,743
Topeka, KS $66,029
Wichita, KS $72,651
Kansas nonmetropolitan area $70,726
$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.

Elizabethtown-Fort Knox, KY $70,890
Lexington-Fayette, KY $70,221
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $74,098
Owensboro, KY $71,470
West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $56,470
South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $79,235
Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $64,774
East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $46,440
$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.

Houma-Thibodaux, LA $64,124
Lafayette, LA $49,786
Monroe, LA $56,184
New Orleans-Metairie, LA $76,570
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA $55,345
Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $59,346
Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $61,693
Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $58,450
Baton Rouge, LA $66,058
Hammond, LA $67,561
Lake Charles, LA $55,559
$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.

Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH $91,143
Leominster-Gardner, MA $66,745
New Bedford, MA $99,186
Pittsfield, MA $91,203
Springfield, MA-CT $77,526
Worcester, MA-CT $94,258
Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $66,610
$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.

California-Lexington Park, MD $113,826
Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $97,551
Salisbury, MD-DE $73,220
Maryland nonmetropolitan area $65,540
Cumberland, MD-WV $83,060
$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.

Lewiston-Auburn, ME $66,210
Portland-South Portland, ME $74,394
Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $67,591
Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $76,275
$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.

Bay City, MI $59,810
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $83,586
Flint, MI $59,538
Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI $68,149
Jackson, MI $72,440
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $71,223
Lansing-East Lansing, MI $72,328
Monroe, MI $76,161
Muskegon, MI $69,000
Niles-Benton Harbor, MI $63,910
Saginaw, MI $79,504
Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $54,653
Northeast Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $62,185
Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $63,719
Balance of Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $55,716
Battle Creek, MI $86,630
Midland, MI $88,020
$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.

Mankato-North Mankato, MN $67,181
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $92,056
Rochester, MN $76,960
St. Cloud, MN $73,629
Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $70,649
Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $59,646
Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $69,950
Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $66,790
$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.

Columbia, MO $71,170
Jefferson City, MO $69,130
Joplin, MO $57,178
Kansas City, MO-KS $89,079
St. Louis, MO-IL $86,518
Springfield, MO $62,615
Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area $70,285
North Missouri nonmetropolitan area $55,324
Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area $61,709
Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area $62,730
St. Joseph, MO-KS $69,056
$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.

Hattiesburg, MS $66,980
Jackson, MS $71,626
Northeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $57,223
Northwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $56,760
Southeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $46,628
Southwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $73,180
$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.

Great Falls, MT $62,484
Missoula, MT $68,166
Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area $63,510
West Montana nonmetropolitan area $74,651
East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area $67,725
$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.

Burlington, NC $72,200
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $92,790
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $97,861
Fayetteville, NC $86,376
Greensboro-High Point, NC $74,598
Greenville, NC $66,158
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $60,035
Raleigh, NC $93,341
Wilmington, NC $65,108
Winston-Salem, NC $65,954
Southeast Coastal North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $62,680
Northeast Coastal North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $79,085
Piedmont North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $65,531
Mountain North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $48,070
Goldsboro, NC $64,920
Jacksonville, NC $74,111
New Bern, NC $77,995
Rocky Mount, NC $65,520
$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.

Fargo, ND-MN $66,060
Grand Forks, ND-MN $74,866
West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $72,145
East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $59,758
$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.

Lincoln, NE $67,093
Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA $82,564
Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $62,110
Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $57,484
South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $64,568
$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.

Manchester, NH $80,820
Portsmouth, NH-ME $100,060
Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $80,480
Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $64,583
West Central-Southwest New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $62,569
$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.

Trenton, NJ $76,693
Vineland-Bridgeton, NJ $77,180
Ocean City, NJ $79,100
$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.

Las Cruces, NM $78,473
Santa Fe, NM $77,209
Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $71,453
Farmington, NM $56,530
Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $85,701
$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.

Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV $76,283
Reno, NV $71,290
Nevada nonmetropolitan area $81,135
$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.

Binghamton, NY $83,370
Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls, NY $76,759
Glens Falls, NY $53,980
Ithaca, NY $82,860
Kingston, NY $69,500
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA $96,511
Rochester, NY $67,041
Syracuse, NY $77,779
Utica-Rome, NY $76,963
Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $58,406
Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $64,608
Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $55,049
Elmira, NY $65,760
Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $77,013
$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.

Canton-Massillon, OH $54,739
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $76,624
Cleveland-Elyria, OH $85,710
Columbus, OH $91,149
Dayton, OH $87,266
Toledo, OH $70,521
Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA $71,289
West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $65,836
North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $62,313
Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $53,136
Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $66,580
Lima, OH $66,430
Mansfield, OH $64,260
Springfield, OH $78,870
$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.

Oklahoma City, OK $81,434
Tulsa, OK $71,744
Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $75,851
Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $71,501
Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $64,593
Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $66,780
Lawton, OK $70,250
$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.

Bend-Redmond, OR $73,125
Corvallis, OR $81,408
Eugene, OR $67,504
Medford, OR $76,508
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $91,726
Salem, OR $77,210
Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $71,246
Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area $75,589
Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $53,714
Grants Pass, OR $61,510
$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.

Altoona, PA $69,138
Chambersburg-Waynesboro, PA $94,850
East Stroudsburg, PA $72,416
Erie, PA $72,455
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $81,781
Johnstown, PA $65,395
Lancaster, PA $70,734
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $93,191
Pittsburgh, PA $78,176
Reading, PA $77,743
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA $62,008
State College, PA $72,278
Williamsport, PA $70,651
York-Hanover, PA $91,838
Western Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $53,603
Northern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $69,493
Southern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $67,695
Gettysburg, PA $79,186
Lebanon, PA $78,994
$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.

Aguadilla-Isabela, PR $40,320
Ponce, PR $41,790
San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR $34,881
Arecibo, PR $24,890
Guayama, PR $51,810
Mayaguez, PR $33,470
San German, PR $22,690
Puerto Rico nonmetropolitan area $35,170
$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.

Columbia, SC $69,160
Florence, SC $61,930
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC $59,756
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort, SC $75,900
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC $42,534
Spartanburg, SC $93,014
Sumter, SC $57,110
Upper Savannah South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $64,740
Lower Savannah South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $52,220
Northeast South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $59,110
$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.

Sioux Falls, SD $76,943
East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $84,076
West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $65,589
$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.

Clarksville, TN-KY $73,008
Cleveland, TN $43,754
Jackson, TN $53,549
Johnson City, TN $68,306
Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA $65,439
Knoxville, TN $66,185
Memphis, TN-MS-AR $71,034
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $67,365
West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $53,789
South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $50,566
North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $49,753
East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $45,116
Morristown, TN $61,200
$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.

Amarillo, TX $67,081
Austin-Round Rock, TX $91,516
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $59,993
Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $68,976
College Station-Bryan, TX $69,276
Corpus Christi, TX $73,075
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $96,370
El Paso, TX $72,166
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX $86,976
Killeen-Temple, TX $76,859
Longview, TX $61,486
Lubbock, TX $60,083
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $62,046
Midland, TX $92,030
Odessa, TX $67,420
San Angelo, TX $71,188
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $87,520
Tyler, TX $69,828
Waco, TX $66,931
Wichita Falls, TX $79,120
North Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $52,623
Big Thicket Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $47,666
Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $61,216
Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $62,210
Laredo, TX $59,853
West Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $72,069
Sherman-Denison, TX $71,430
Texarkana, TX-AR $63,510
Victoria, TX $59,830
Border Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $58,910
$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.

Ogden-Clearfield, UT $82,826
Provo-Orem, UT $68,450
St. George, UT $53,006
Salt Lake City, UT $76,535
Eastern Utah nonmetropolitan area $68,649
Central Utah nonmetropolitan area $50,381
$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.

Charlottesville, VA $85,984
Harrisonburg, VA $64,679
Lynchburg, VA $85,270
Richmond, VA $94,469
Roanoke, VA $79,641
Staunton-Waynesboro, VA $73,980
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC $91,688
Winchester, VA-WV $93,218
Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $59,660
Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area $75,634
Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $112,684
Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $74,480
$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.

Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $67,488
Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $59,411
$63,449
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.

Eau Claire, WI $59,094
Fond du Lac, WI $74,300
Green Bay, WI $65,449
Janesville-Beloit, WI $69,669
La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $65,498
Madison, WI $79,469
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI $76,905
Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $65,960
Racine, WI $75,151
Sheboygan, WI $71,090
Wausau, WI $72,310
Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $61,890
Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $67,713
South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $57,735
Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $69,754
$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.

Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $67,316
Morgantown, WV $68,646
Wheeling, WV-OH $56,559
Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $39,821
Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $80,291
Charleston, WV $54,114
Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $85,670
Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $61,570
$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.

Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $72,250
Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $59,610
Cheyenne, WY $60,840
$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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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