Average Salary and Job Outcomes With a Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Degree

What Do You Learn With This Degree?

What Do You Learn With This Degree?

A program that focuses on the design, implementation, and management of linked systems of computers, peripherals, and associated software to maximize efficiency and productivity, and that prepares individuals to function as network specialists and managers at various levels. Includes instruction in operating systems and applications; systems design and analysis; networking theory and solutions; types of networks; network management and control; network and flow optimization; security; configuring; and troubleshooting.

What Can You Do With This Degree?

What Can You Do With This Degree?

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming. Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. Analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), cloud networks, servers, and other data communications networks. Design and implement computer and information networks, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, and other data communications networks. Design or configure wired, wireless, and satellite communications systems for voice, video, and data services.

U.S. Summary
Job & Salary Averages
  • Salary Value (U.S.): $85,453
    "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%
    The "average of job growth averages"  is an average of national job growth rates for all jobs attainable with this degree.
  • Avg. Years of Work Experience Needed: 4-6 years
Education Costs
  • Avg. Undergrad. Out-of-State Cost (U.S.):  $12,273/yr
  • Avg. Undergrad. In-State Cost (U.S.):  $8,540/yr
  • Avg. Graduate Out-of-State Cost (U.S.):  $18,974/yr
  • Avg. Graduate In-State Cost (U.S.):  $16,059/yr
  • Avg. Combined Out-of-State Cost (U.S.):  $13,526/yr
  • Avg. Combined In-State Cost (U.S.):  $9,946/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: $85,453

The state with the highest salary value for this degree is New Hampshire ($104,472) in the Manchester, NH metro area.

Alaska

Metro Area Salary Values for Alaska

Alaska nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Alaska ($89,674).

Fairbanks, AK $83,470
Alaska nonmetropolitan area $89,674
$87,606
Alabama

Metro Area Salary Values for Alabama

Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL metro area has the highest salary value in Alabama ($98,640).

Birmingham-Hoover, AL $95,497
Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL $98,640
Dothan, AL $88,520
Huntsville, AL $95,268
Mobile, AL $84,119
Montgomery, AL $76,575
Tuscaloosa, AL $83,258
Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $78,250
Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area $92,120
Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $80,575
Decatur, AL $71,080
$84,862
Arkansas

Metro Area Salary Values for Arkansas

Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area has the highest salary value in Arkansas ($75,123).

Fort Smith, AR-OK $62,594
Jonesboro, AR $53,713
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR $75,123
North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $59,238
East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $59,400
West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $54,950
South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $59,627
Hot Springs, AR $47,300
Pine Bluff, AR $43,240
$61,860
Arizona

Metro Area Salary Values for Arizona

Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ metro area has the highest salary value in Arizona ($110,850).

Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $110,850
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ $107,777
Prescott, AZ $73,997
Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $93,926
Tucson, AZ $90,583
Yuma, AZ $80,436
Arizona nonmetropolitan area $65,923
$84,945
California

Metro Area Salary Values for California

San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA metro area has the highest salary value in California ($137,914).

Chico, CA $79,648
El Centro, CA $101,817
Fresno, CA $82,743
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $115,953
Madera, CA $89,500
Modesto, CA $93,427
Napa, CA $127,213
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $117,563
Redding, CA $82,388
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $97,704
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA $109,549
Salinas, CA $96,182
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA $108,723
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA $137,914
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles-Arroyo Grande, CA $98,862
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $110,342
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $109,566
Santa Rosa, CA $94,068
Stockton-Lodi, CA $105,103
Vallejo-Fairfield, CA $112,363
Visalia-Porterville, CA $96,443
Yuba City, CA $96,173
North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $77,865
Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $91,295
North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $83,443
Hanford-Corcoran, CA $84,510
Merced, CA $77,980
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $135,382
$102,241
Colorado

Metro Area Salary Values for Colorado

Colorado Springs, CO metro area has the highest salary value in Colorado ($110,694).

Colorado Springs, CO $110,694
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO $108,010
Fort Collins, CO $104,264
Grand Junction, CO $91,517
Greeley, CO $101,434
Pueblo, CO $99,332
Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area $93,170
Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $87,627
Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $103,860
$101,714
Connecticut

Metro Area Salary Values for Connecticut

New Haven, CT metro area has the highest salary value in Connecticut ($104,283).

Danbury, CT $93,255
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $98,818
New Haven, CT $104,283
Norwich-New London-Westerly, CT-RI $94,300
Waterbury, CT $96,947
Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $98,530
$97,994
Washington, D.C. N/A
Delaware N/A
Florida

Metro Area Salary Values for Florida

Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL metro area has the highest salary value in Florida ($107,110).

Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $88,369
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $72,600
Gainesville, FL $82,136
Jacksonville, FL $90,403
Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $78,529
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $97,954
Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island, FL $85,884
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL $92,319
Ocala, FL $67,455
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $97,433
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $95,929
Panama City, FL $77,140
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $79,794
Port St. Lucie, FL $83,414
Punta Gorda, FL $90,757
Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL $107,110
Tallahassee, FL $69,274
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $99,471
South Florida nonmetropolitan area $84,930
North Florida nonmetropolitan area $56,068
$85,192
Georgia

Metro Area Salary Values for Georgia

Brunswick, GA metro area has the highest salary value in Georgia ($147,240).

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $100,128
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $89,575
Brunswick, GA $147,240
Columbus, GA-AL $96,662
Dalton, GA $121,770
Gainesville, GA $99,930
Macon, GA $87,132
Rome, GA $94,940
Savannah, GA $92,887
Valdosta, GA $86,487
Warner Robins, GA $94,887
North Georgia nonmetropolitan area $67,588
Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area $73,633
East Georgia nonmetropolitan area $74,110
South Georgia nonmetropolitan area $72,365
Athens-Clarke County, GA $80,800
$88,031
Hawaii

Metro Area Salary Values for Hawaii

Urban Honolulu, HI metro area has the highest salary value in Hawaii ($92,207).

Urban Honolulu, HI $92,207
Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $85,097
$87,467
Iowa

Metro Area Salary Values for Iowa

Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metro area has the highest salary value in Iowa ($102,404).

Cedar Rapids, IA $82,066
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $102,404
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $98,513
Dubuque, IA $80,696
Iowa City, IA $86,795
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $91,640
Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $83,020
Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $82,155
Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $77,920
Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $67,210
Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $84,669
$86,458
Idaho

Metro Area Salary Values for Idaho

Idaho Falls, ID metro area has the highest salary value in Idaho ($90,700).

Coeur d'Alene, ID $68,586
Idaho Falls, ID $90,700
Lewiston, ID-WA $87,318
Pocatello, ID $75,583
Twin Falls, ID $79,135
Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area $61,380
Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $81,895
$76,300
Illinois

Metro Area Salary Values for Illinois

Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro area has the highest salary value in Illinois ($109,544).

Carbondale-Marion, IL $74,005
Champaign-Urbana, IL $87,611
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI $109,544
Decatur, IL $70,743
Kankakee, IL $81,065
Peoria, IL $98,569
Rockford, IL $75,932
Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $88,355
West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $72,975
East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $73,120
South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $76,130
Danville, IL $61,647
Springfield, IL $92,818
$84,403
Indiana

Metro Area Salary Values for Indiana

Columbus, IN metro area has the highest salary value in Indiana ($87,446).

Columbus, IN $87,446
Elkhart-Goshen, IN $69,553
Evansville, IN-KY $72,353
Fort Wayne, IN $80,776
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN $86,160
Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN $77,486
Muncie, IN $80,567
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $78,679
Terre Haute, IN $64,406
Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $73,896
Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area $64,694
Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $68,625
Michigan City-La Porte, IN $50,220
$75,169
Kansas

Metro Area Salary Values for Kansas

Wichita, KS metro area has the highest salary value in Kansas ($84,800).

Manhattan, KS $75,047
Topeka, KS $74,522
Wichita, KS $84,800
Kansas nonmetropolitan area $68,716
$75,285
Kentucky

Metro Area Salary Values for Kentucky

Owensboro, KY metro area has the highest salary value in Kentucky ($100,327).

Elizabethtown-Fort Knox, KY $78,783
Lexington-Fayette, KY $77,861
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $91,056
Owensboro, KY $100,327
West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $63,914
South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $68,169
Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $56,510
East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $48,503
$73,330
Louisiana

Metro Area Salary Values for Louisiana

Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Louisiana ($117,760).

Houma-Thibodaux, LA $71,750
Lafayette, LA $76,028
Monroe, LA $75,448
New Orleans-Metairie, LA $86,600
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA $73,745
Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $73,867
Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $113,490
Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $117,760
Lake Charles, LA $65,950
Baton Rouge, LA $62,800
$78,691
Massachusetts

Metro Area Salary Values for Massachusetts

Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH metro area has the highest salary value in Massachusetts ($118,717).

Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH $118,717
Leominster-Gardner, MA $94,313
New Bedford, MA $107,289
Pittsfield, MA $117,627
Springfield, MA-CT $95,173
Worcester, MA-CT $103,578
Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $88,507
$104,070
Maryland

Metro Area Salary Values for Maryland

California-Lexington Park, MD metro area has the highest salary value in Maryland ($100,233).

California-Lexington Park, MD $100,233
Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $92,119
Salisbury, MD-DE $87,419
Maryland nonmetropolitan area $73,702
Cumberland, MD-WV $70,577
$87,089
Maine

Metro Area Salary Values for Maine

Portland-South Portland, ME metro area has the highest salary value in Maine ($99,706).

Lewiston-Auburn, ME $72,470
Portland-South Portland, ME $99,706
Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $74,205
Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $91,232
$87,240
Michigan

Metro Area Salary Values for Michigan

Bay City, MI metro area has the highest salary value in Michigan ($113,290).

Bay City, MI $113,290
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $104,484
Flint, MI $85,240
Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI $82,580
Jackson, MI $99,023
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $94,186
Lansing-East Lansing, MI $88,536
Monroe, MI $113,030
Muskegon, MI $100,780
Niles-Benton Harbor, MI $79,317
Saginaw, MI $81,100
Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $70,044
Northeast Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $94,330
Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $82,873
Balance of Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $84,467
$89,034
Minnesota

Metro Area Salary Values for Minnesota

Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area has the highest salary value in Minnesota ($109,790).

Mankato-North Mankato, MN $98,973
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $109,790
Rochester, MN $97,443
St. Cloud, MN $88,690
Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $76,053
Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $81,460
Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $94,268
Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $59,530
$92,657
Missouri

Metro Area Salary Values for Missouri

St. Louis, MO-IL metro area has the highest salary value in Missouri ($93,148).

Columbia, MO $79,625
Jefferson City, MO $75,380
Joplin, MO $72,690
Kansas City, MO-KS $87,827
St. Louis, MO-IL $93,148
Springfield, MO $79,438
Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area $74,210
North Missouri nonmetropolitan area $78,346
Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area $77,142
Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area $80,055
St. Joseph, MO-KS $73,294
$80,041
Mississippi

Metro Area Salary Values for Mississippi

Hattiesburg, MS metro area has the highest salary value in Mississippi ($76,383).

Hattiesburg, MS $76,383
Jackson, MS $76,234
Northeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $65,619
Northwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $67,860
Southeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $64,730
Southwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $75,398
$70,812
Montana

Metro Area Salary Values for Montana

Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Montana ($68,888).

Great Falls, MT $60,614
Missoula, MT $60,607
Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area $68,888
West Montana nonmetropolitan area $66,266
East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area $68,618
$64,673
North Carolina

Metro Area Salary Values for North Carolina

Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area has the highest salary value in North Carolina ($103,624).

Burlington, NC $91,813
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $103,624
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $100,848
Fayetteville, NC $82,964
Greensboro-High Point, NC $97,325
Greenville, NC $95,832
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $89,390
Raleigh, NC $98,531
Wilmington, NC $77,264
Winston-Salem, NC $93,174
Southeast Coastal North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $77,510
Northeast Coastal North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $77,230
Piedmont North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $73,026
Mountain North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $73,292
Goldsboro, NC $81,170
Jacksonville, NC $72,760
New Bern, NC $80,560
Rocky Mount, NC $59,930
$87,926
North Dakota

Metro Area Salary Values for North Dakota

Grand Forks, ND-MN metro area has the highest salary value in North Dakota ($96,295).

Fargo, ND-MN $86,765
Grand Forks, ND-MN $96,295
West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $93,095
East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $64,790
$87,848
Nebraska

Metro Area Salary Values for Nebraska

Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA metro area has the highest salary value in Nebraska ($92,890).

Lincoln, NE $83,373
Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA $92,890
Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $72,238
Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $83,738
South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $70,559
$81,194
New Hampshire

Metro Area Salary Values for New Hampshire

Manchester, NH metro area has the highest salary value in New Hampshire ($112,420).

Manchester, NH $112,420
Portsmouth, NH-ME $109,165
Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $97,383
Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $83,028
West Central-Southwest New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $112,322
$104,472
New Jersey

Metro Area Salary Values for New Jersey

Trenton, NJ metro area has the highest salary value in New Jersey ($105,804).

Trenton, NJ $105,804
Vineland-Bridgeton, NJ $69,715
Ocean City, NJ $48,080
$92,814
New Mexico

Metro Area Salary Values for New Mexico

Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in New Mexico ($81,538).

Las Cruces, NM $71,366
Santa Fe, NM $77,675
Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $67,409
Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $81,538
Farmington, NM $54,545
$72,959
Nevada

Metro Area Salary Values for Nevada

Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV metro area has the highest salary value in Nevada ($87,208).

Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV $87,208
Reno, NV $86,789
Nevada nonmetropolitan area $73,655
$83,610
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 ($122,860).

Binghamton, NY $110,440
Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls, NY $94,439
Glens Falls, NY $108,917
Ithaca, NY $103,946
Kingston, NY $94,597
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA $122,860
Rochester, NY $89,104
Syracuse, NY $91,071
Utica-Rome, NY $93,071
Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $84,248
Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $82,063
Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $87,203
Elmira, NY $48,650
$96,065
Ohio

Metro Area Salary Values for Ohio

Columbus, OH metro area has the highest salary value in Ohio ($102,023).

Canton-Massillon, OH $79,168
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $94,983
Cleveland-Elyria, OH $89,746
Columbus, OH $102,023
Dayton, OH $93,270
Toledo, OH $81,854
Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA $89,429
West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $86,182
North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $89,003
Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $74,003
Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $81,280
Lima, OH $66,980
Mansfield, OH $64,837
Springfield, OH $87,600
$86,847
Oklahoma

Metro Area Salary Values for Oklahoma

Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Oklahoma ($92,798).

Oklahoma City, OK $90,063
Tulsa, OK $86,630
Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $92,798
Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $78,655
Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $67,140
Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $64,708
$80,891
Oregon

Metro Area Salary Values for Oregon

Bend-Redmond, OR metro area has the highest salary value in Oregon ($120,130).

Bend-Redmond, OR $120,130
Corvallis, OR $84,835
Eugene, OR $92,292
Medford, OR $85,508
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $105,441
Salem, OR $101,250
Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $78,668
Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area $91,520
Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $85,350
$93,372
Pennsylvania

Metro Area Salary Values for Pennsylvania

Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area has the highest salary value in Pennsylvania ($106,989).

Altoona, PA $74,033
Chambersburg-Waynesboro, PA $106,803
East Stroudsburg, PA $85,823
Erie, PA $81,230
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $89,841
Johnstown, PA $85,407
Lancaster, PA $90,660
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $106,989
Pittsburgh, PA $97,430
Reading, PA $84,155
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA $87,610
State College, PA $90,083
Williamsport, PA $75,833
York-Hanover, PA $97,247
Western Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $73,165
Northern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $80,010
Southern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $85,840
Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA $89,360
Gettysburg, PA $80,060
Lebanon, PA $82,660
$88,969
Puerto Rico

Metro Area Salary Values for Puerto Rico

Ponce, PR metro area has the highest salary value in Puerto Rico ($54,472).

Aguadilla-Isabela, PR $51,710
Ponce, PR $54,472
San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR $52,770
Mayaguez, PR $46,300
$52,322
Rhode Island N/A
South Carolina

Metro Area Salary Values for South Carolina

Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC metro area has the highest salary value in South Carolina ($86,900).

Columbia, SC $80,523
Florence, SC $84,576
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC $86,900
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort, SC $79,346
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC $68,464
Spartanburg, SC $69,505
Sumter, SC $77,070
Upper Savannah South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $64,700
Lower Savannah South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $68,315
Northeast South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $68,115
$76,006
South Dakota

Metro Area Salary Values for South Dakota

Sioux Falls, SD metro area has the highest salary value in South Dakota ($86,195).

Sioux Falls, SD $86,195
East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $80,192
West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $67,980
$80,151
Tennessee

Metro Area Salary Values for Tennessee

Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area has the highest salary value in Tennessee ($84,519).

Clarksville, TN-KY $81,318
Cleveland, TN $68,600
Jackson, TN $72,823
Johnson City, TN $69,858
Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA $80,613
Knoxville, TN $83,759
Memphis, TN-MS-AR $78,713
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $84,519
West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $66,563
South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $67,545
North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $79,053
East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $67,502
Morristown, TN $66,560
$76,263
Texas

Metro Area Salary Values for Texas

Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX metro area has the highest salary value in Texas ($112,784).

Amarillo, TX $81,530
Austin-Round Rock, TX $93,455
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $102,428
Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $70,210
College Station-Bryan, TX $89,423
Corpus Christi, TX $85,112
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $111,563
El Paso, TX $92,949
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX $112,784
Killeen-Temple, TX $84,510
Longview, TX $96,605
Lubbock, TX $85,023
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $73,484
Midland, TX $110,410
Odessa, TX $91,463
San Angelo, TX $70,434
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $94,510
Tyler, TX $85,995
Waco, TX $73,988
Wichita Falls, TX $77,228
North Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $78,244
Big Thicket Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $69,100
Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $76,820
Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $80,615
Laredo, TX $63,800
Sherman-Denison, TX $73,180
Texarkana, TX-AR $51,030
Victoria, TX $79,060
West Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $68,826
Border Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $79,370
$86,211
Utah

Metro Area Salary Values for Utah

Salt Lake City, UT metro area has the highest salary value in Utah ($97,646).

Ogden-Clearfield, UT $84,588
Provo-Orem, UT $94,103
St. George, UT $70,440
Salt Lake City, UT $97,646
Eastern Utah nonmetropolitan area $80,430
Central Utah nonmetropolitan area $70,017
$86,818
Virginia

Metro Area Salary Values for Virginia

Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Virginia ($111,583).

Charlottesville, VA $97,168
Harrisonburg, VA $81,056
Lynchburg, VA $88,609
Richmond, VA $108,194
Roanoke, VA $83,634
Staunton-Waynesboro, VA $97,767
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC $97,215
Winchester, VA-WV $97,440
Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $76,308
Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area $72,385
Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $111,583
Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $93,777
$92,571
Vermont

Metro Area Salary Values for Vermont

Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Vermont ($76,257).

Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $74,824
Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $76,257
$75,660
Wisconsin

Metro Area Salary Values for Wisconsin

Sheboygan, WI metro area has the highest salary value in Wisconsin ($98,293).

Eau Claire, WI $75,063
Fond du Lac, WI $85,540
Green Bay, WI $82,393
Janesville-Beloit, WI $87,123
La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $81,223
Madison, WI $96,604
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI $98,240
Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $86,863
Racine, WI $88,952
Sheboygan, WI $98,293
Wausau, WI $82,974
Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $75,765
Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $84,415
South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $78,560
Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $83,753
$86,016
West Virginia

Metro Area Salary Values for West Virginia

Morgantown, WV metro area has the highest salary value in West Virginia ($89,048).

Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $88,783
Morgantown, WV $89,048
Wheeling, WV-OH $83,605
Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $72,675
Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $82,328
Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $52,457
Charleston, WV $55,090
Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $66,520
$78,604
Wyoming

Metro Area Salary Values for Wyoming

Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Wyoming ($72,836).

Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $72,836
Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $67,891
Cheyenne, WY $61,615
$67,868

Bachelor's

Average Salary Median: $85,648

The state with the highest average salary median for a bachelor's degree is Massachusetts ($102,009) in the Pittsfield, MA 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 ($93,538) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Fairbanks, AK $89,040
Alaska nonmetropolitan area $93,538
$91,289
Alabama

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

Huntsville, AL metro area has the highest average salary median in Alabama ($100,033) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Birmingham-Hoover, AL $95,497
Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL $98,640
Dothan, AL $88,520
Huntsville, AL $100,033
Mobile, AL $82,465
Montgomery, AL $73,508
Tuscaloosa, AL $83,258
Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $78,250
Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area $92,120
Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $80,397
Decatur, AL $71,080
$85,797
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 ($77,283) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Fort Smith, AR-OK $67,520
Jonesboro, AR $60,120
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR $77,283
North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $63,113
East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $76,070
West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $60,680
South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $59,548
Hot Springs, AR N/A
Pine Bluff, AR N/A
$66,333
Arizona

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

Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ metro area has the highest average salary median in Arizona ($110,850) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $110,850
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ $107,777
Prescott, AZ $75,958
Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $92,957
Tucson, AZ $88,927
Yuma, AZ $80,436
Arizona nonmetropolitan area $69,450
$89,479
California

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

San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA metro area has the highest average salary median in California ($136,025) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Chico, CA $82,460
El Centro, CA $101,817
Fresno, CA $83,727
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $115,138
Madera, CA $89,500
Modesto, CA $95,354
Napa, CA $127,213
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $114,738
Redding, CA $82,388
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $100,285
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA $109,558
Salinas, CA $100,678
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA $104,315
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA $136,025
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles-Arroyo Grande, CA $102,026
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $106,382
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $109,607
Santa Rosa, CA $95,628
Stockton-Lodi, CA $102,908
Vallejo-Fairfield, CA $109,166
Visalia-Porterville, CA $96,443
Yuba City, CA $96,173
North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $77,850
Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $91,295
North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $84,324
Hanford-Corcoran, CA $84,510
Merced, CA $77,980
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $129,404
$100,246
Colorado

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

Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO metro area has the highest average salary median in Colorado ($112,107) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Colorado Springs, CO $109,285
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO $112,107
Fort Collins, CO $103,022
Grand Junction, CO $91,517
Greeley, CO $102,705
Pueblo, CO $95,898
Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area $93,170
Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $83,264
Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $103,860
$99,425
Connecticut

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

New Haven, CT metro area has the highest average salary median in Connecticut ($103,005) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Danbury, CT $96,420
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $99,482
New Haven, CT $103,005
Norwich-New London-Westerly, CT-RI $93,452
Waterbury, CT $96,947
Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $98,530
$97,973
Washington, D.C. N/A
Delaware N/A
Florida

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

Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL metro area has the highest average salary median in Florida ($107,110) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $90,635
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $72,600
Gainesville, FL $82,825
Jacksonville, FL $88,202
Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $79,917
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $95,297
Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island, FL $85,884
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL $92,507
Ocala, FL $67,455
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $94,927
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $95,332
Panama City, FL $77,140
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $78,298
Port St. Lucie, FL $81,790
Punta Gorda, FL $90,757
Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL $107,110
Tallahassee, FL $67,598
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $98,007
South Florida nonmetropolitan area $84,930
North Florida nonmetropolitan area $56,068
$84,364
Georgia

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

Brunswick, GA metro area has the highest average salary median in Georgia ($147,240) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $100,128
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $89,005
Brunswick, GA $147,240
Columbus, GA-AL $97,953
Dalton, GA $121,770
Gainesville, GA $99,930
Macon, GA $84,694
Rome, GA $94,940
Savannah, GA $90,098
Valdosta, GA $86,487
Warner Robins, GA $91,386
North Georgia nonmetropolitan area $69,150
Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area $73,633
East Georgia nonmetropolitan area $74,110
South Georgia nonmetropolitan area $73,296
Athens-Clarke County, GA $80,800
$92,164
Hawaii

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

Urban Honolulu, HI metro area has the highest average salary median in Hawaii ($92,207) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Urban Honolulu, HI $92,207
Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $83,724
$87,965
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 ($98,203) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Cedar Rapids, IA $82,737
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $98,203
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $95,987
Dubuque, IA $78,345
Iowa City, IA $84,914
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $88,986
Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $83,020
Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $82,155
Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $77,920
Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $67,210
Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $85,518
$84,090
Idaho

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

Idaho Falls, ID metro area has the highest average salary median in Idaho ($119,955) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Coeur d'Alene, ID $77,630
Idaho Falls, ID $119,955
Lewiston, ID-WA $103,273
Pocatello, ID $88,350
Twin Falls, ID $119,850
Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area $64,480
Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $94,810
$95,478
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 ($106,067) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Carbondale-Marion, IL $74,005
Champaign-Urbana, IL $85,430
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI $106,067
Decatur, IL $70,743
Kankakee, IL $81,065
Peoria, IL $98,263
Rockford, IL $75,146
Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $88,355
West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $72,975
East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $74,910
South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $76,130
Danville, IL $61,647
Springfield, IL $88,536
$81,021
Indiana

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

Columbus, IN metro area has the highest average salary median in Indiana ($93,120) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Columbus, IN $93,120
Elkhart-Goshen, IN $77,528
Evansville, IN-KY $79,706
Fort Wayne, IN $86,000
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN $89,183
Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN $80,634
Muncie, IN $84,542
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $78,107
Terre Haute, IN $68,788
Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $79,140
Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area $68,050
Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $71,350
Michigan City-La Porte, IN $57,320
$77,959
Kansas

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

Wichita, KS metro area has the highest average salary median in Kansas ($86,878) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Manhattan, KS $75,047
Topeka, KS $76,763
Wichita, KS $86,878
Kansas nonmetropolitan area $69,245
$76,983
Kentucky

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

Owensboro, KY metro area has the highest average salary median in Kentucky ($100,327) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Elizabethtown-Fort Knox, KY $78,783
Lexington-Fayette, KY $78,198
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $89,657
Owensboro, KY $100,327
West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $63,914
South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $65,627
Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $53,185
East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $48,503
$72,274
Louisiana

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

Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Louisiana ($117,760) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Houma-Thibodaux, LA $71,750
Lafayette, LA $76,028
Monroe, LA $74,308
New Orleans-Metairie, LA $86,750
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA $73,745
Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $73,867
Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $113,490
Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $117,760
Lake Charles, LA $65,950
Baton Rouge, LA $62,800
$81,645
Massachusetts

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

Pittsfield, MA metro area has the highest average salary median in Massachusetts ($117,627) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH $115,652
Leominster-Gardner, MA $94,313
New Bedford, MA $104,753
Pittsfield, MA $117,627
Springfield, MA-CT $91,887
Worcester, MA-CT $101,323
Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $88,507
$102,009
Maryland

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

California-Lexington Park, MD metro area has the highest average salary median in Maryland ($99,115) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

California-Lexington Park, MD $99,115
Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $91,407
Salisbury, MD-DE $88,983
Maryland nonmetropolitan area $74,290
Cumberland, MD-WV $70,577
$84,874
Maine

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

Portland-South Portland, ME metro area has the highest average salary median in Maine ($96,130) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Lewiston-Auburn, ME $72,470
Portland-South Portland, ME $96,130
Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $74,205
Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $86,986
$82,448
Michigan

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

Bay City, MI metro area has the highest average salary median in Michigan ($113,290) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Bay City, MI $113,290
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $102,498
Flint, MI $85,240
Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI $82,807
Jackson, MI $99,023
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $88,076
Lansing-East Lansing, MI $82,748
Monroe, MI $113,030
Muskegon, MI $100,780
Niles-Benton Harbor, MI $79,317
Saginaw, MI $81,712
Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $65,483
Northeast Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $94,330
Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $82,873
Balance of Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $81,888
$90,206
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 ($107,350) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Mankato-North Mankato, MN $98,973
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $107,350
Rochester, MN $94,508
St. Cloud, MN $86,616
Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $76,053
Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $81,460
Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $93,233
Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $59,530
$87,215
Missouri

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

St. Louis, MO-IL metro area has the highest average salary median in Missouri ($94,230) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Columbia, MO $79,625
Jefferson City, MO $76,063
Joplin, MO $72,690
Kansas City, MO-KS $86,907
St. Louis, MO-IL $94,230
Springfield, MO $78,973
Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area $73,444
North Missouri nonmetropolitan area $78,315
Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area $77,142
Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area $80,055
St. Joseph, MO-KS $72,268
$79,065
Mississippi

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

Hattiesburg, MS metro area has the highest average salary median in Mississippi ($76,383) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Hattiesburg, MS $76,383
Jackson, MS $72,455
Northeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $68,547
Northwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $67,860
Southeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $64,730
Southwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $75,398
$70,895
Montana

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

East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Montana ($77,395) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Great Falls, MT $67,730
Missoula, MT $65,706
Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area $75,110
West Montana nonmetropolitan area $73,408
East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area $77,395
$71,870
North Carolina

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

Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area has the highest average salary median in North Carolina ($104,368) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Burlington, NC $91,813
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $104,368
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $100,680
Fayetteville, NC $81,797
Greensboro-High Point, NC $99,037
Greenville, NC $97,668
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $83,104
Raleigh, NC $102,727
Wilmington, NC $77,264
Winston-Salem, NC $94,798
Southeast Coastal North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $81,820
Northeast Coastal North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $77,230
Piedmont North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $74,407
Mountain North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $69,203
Goldsboro, NC $81,170
Jacksonville, NC $72,760
New Bern, NC $80,560
Rocky Mount, NC $59,930
$85,019
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 ($96,295) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Fargo, ND-MN $86,765
Grand Forks, ND-MN $96,295
West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $93,095
East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $64,790
$85,236
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 ($91,903) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Lincoln, NE $83,373
Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA $91,903
Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $72,238
Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $83,738
South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $72,132
$80,677
New Hampshire

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

Manchester, NH metro area has the highest average salary median in New Hampshire ($111,060) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Manchester, NH $111,060
Portsmouth, NH-ME $104,058
Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $97,383
Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $83,028
West Central-Southwest New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $102,630
$99,632
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 ($111,446) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Trenton, NJ $111,446
Vineland-Bridgeton, NJ $79,960
Ocean City, NJ N/A
$95,703
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 ($83,938) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Las Cruces, NM $74,805
Santa Fe, NM $80,760
Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $68,248
Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $83,938
Farmington, NM $59,220
$73,394
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 ($98,383) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV $98,383
Reno, NV $92,348
Nevada nonmetropolitan area $80,137
$90,289
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 ($124,235) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Binghamton, NY $107,012
Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls, NY $93,697
Glens Falls, NY $108,917
Ithaca, NY $104,278
Kingston, NY $94,597
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA $124,235
Rochester, NY $89,452
Syracuse, NY $92,850
Utica-Rome, NY $94,272
Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $84,248
Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $82,192
Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $89,896
Elmira, NY $48,650
$93,407
Ohio

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

Columbus, OH metro area has the highest average salary median in Ohio ($98,128) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Canton-Massillon, OH $77,898
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $96,483
Cleveland-Elyria, OH $90,967
Columbus, OH $98,128
Dayton, OH $93,758
Toledo, OH $81,928
Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA $86,010
West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $86,570
North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $86,580
Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $74,003
Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $81,280
Lima, OH $66,980
Mansfield, OH $64,837
Springfield, OH $87,600
$83,787
Oklahoma

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

Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Oklahoma ($97,653) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Oklahoma City, OK $90,063
Tulsa, OK $89,128
Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $97,653
Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $78,655
Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $67,140
Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $68,193
$81,805
Oregon

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

Bend-Redmond, OR metro area has the highest average salary median in Oregon ($120,130) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Bend-Redmond, OR $120,130
Corvallis, OR $84,835
Eugene, OR $91,146
Medford, OR $85,666
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $103,305
Salem, OR $99,723
Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $78,668
Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area $91,520
Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $85,350
$93,371
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 ($108,892) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Altoona, PA $75,294
Chambersburg-Waynesboro, PA $106,584
East Stroudsburg, PA $85,823
Erie, PA $81,230
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $91,142
Johnstown, PA $84,706
Lancaster, PA $87,655
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $108,892
Pittsburgh, PA $93,447
Reading, PA $87,902
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA $87,925
State College, PA $89,632
Williamsport, PA $75,833
York-Hanover, PA $94,318
Western Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $73,165
Northern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $80,356
Southern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $82,806
Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA $86,857
Gettysburg, PA $80,060
Lebanon, PA $82,660
$86,814
Puerto Rico

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

Ponce, PR metro area has the highest average salary median in Puerto Rico ($56,190) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Aguadilla-Isabela, PR $51,710
Ponce, PR $56,190
San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR $51,990
Mayaguez, PR $46,300
$51,548
Rhode Island N/A
South Carolina

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

Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC metro area has the highest average salary median in South Carolina ($93,006) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Columbia, SC $83,220
Florence, SC $86,788
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC $93,006
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort, SC $88,626
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC $75,110
Spartanburg, SC $71,503
Sumter, SC $87,580
Upper Savannah South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $69,638
Lower Savannah South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $76,083
Northeast South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $76,720
$80,827
South Dakota

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

Sioux Falls, SD metro area has the highest average salary median in South Dakota ($80,908) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Sioux Falls, SD $80,908
East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $76,450
West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $67,980
$75,113
Tennessee

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

Knoxville, TN metro area has the highest average salary median in Tennessee ($86,695) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Clarksville, TN-KY $81,318
Cleveland, TN $68,600
Jackson, TN $72,823
Johnson City, TN $72,860
Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA $83,132
Knoxville, TN $86,695
Memphis, TN-MS-AR $80,878
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $85,360
West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $73,550
South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $66,910
North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $74,020
East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $66,624
Morristown, TN $66,560
$75,333
Texas

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

Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX metro area has the highest average salary median in Texas ($115,933) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Amarillo, TX $81,530
Austin-Round Rock, TX $93,455
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $100,894
Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $70,210
College Station-Bryan, TX $82,373
Corpus Christi, TX $85,112
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $113,723
El Paso, TX $88,817
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX $115,933
Killeen-Temple, TX $84,355
Longview, TX $95,160
Lubbock, TX $82,997
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $73,484
Midland, TX $110,410
Odessa, TX $91,463
San Angelo, TX $70,434
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $97,648
Tyler, TX $81,584
Waco, TX $73,988
Wichita Falls, TX $77,228
North Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $78,792
Big Thicket Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $69,100
Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $74,638
Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $82,362
Laredo, TX $63,800
Sherman-Denison, TX $73,180
Texarkana, TX-AR $51,030
Victoria, TX $79,060
West Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $69,730
Border Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $79,370
$83,062
Utah

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

Provo-Orem, UT metro area has the highest average salary median in Utah ($92,627) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Ogden-Clearfield, UT $84,588
Provo-Orem, UT $92,627
St. George, UT $70,440
Salt Lake City, UT $90,827
Eastern Utah nonmetropolitan area $80,430
Central Utah nonmetropolitan area $70,017
$81,488
Virginia

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

Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Virginia ($111,583) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Charlottesville, VA $95,710
Harrisonburg, VA $81,056
Lynchburg, VA $91,957
Richmond, VA $106,782
Roanoke, VA $83,105
Staunton-Waynesboro, VA $97,767
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC $101,708
Winchester, VA-WV $97,440
Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $76,308
Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area $72,385
Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $111,583
Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $93,777
$92,465
Vermont

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

Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Vermont ($80,838) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $80,838
Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $79,582
$80,210
Wisconsin

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

Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI metro area has the highest average salary median in Wisconsin ($96,043) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Eau Claire, WI $74,118
Fond du Lac, WI $84,706
Green Bay, WI $80,247
Janesville-Beloit, WI $85,742
La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $80,038
Madison, WI $95,770
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI $96,043
Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $85,230
Racine, WI $88,688
Sheboygan, WI $94,928
Wausau, WI $81,462
Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $75,765
Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $85,220
South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $78,952
Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $81,076
$84,532
West Virginia

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

Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH metro area has the highest average salary median in West Virginia ($90,034) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $90,034
Morgantown, WV $89,048
Wheeling, WV-OH $83,605
Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $72,675
Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $82,328
Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $52,457
Charleston, WV $55,090
Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $66,520
$73,969
Wyoming

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

Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Wyoming ($75,008) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $75,008
Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $69,322
Cheyenne, WY $61,873
$68,734

Master's

Average Salary Median: $85,259

The state with the highest average salary median for a master's degree is New Hampshire ($127,635) in the Portsmouth, NH-ME metro area.

Alaska

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

Alaska nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Alaska ($78,080) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Fairbanks, AK $66,760
Alaska nonmetropolitan area $78,080
$72,420
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 $80,970
Mobile, AL $89,080
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
Decatur, AL N/A
$85,768
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 ($68,640) 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 $68,640
North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $43,740
East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $42,730
West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $43,490
South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $59,785
Hot Springs, AR $47,300
Pine Bluff, AR $43,240
$48,079
Arizona

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

Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ metro area has the highest average salary median in Arizona ($99,740) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ N/A
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ N/A
Prescott, AZ $64,190
Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $99,740
Tucson, AZ $95,550
Yuma, AZ N/A
Arizona nonmetropolitan area $48,290
$76,943
California

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

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area has the highest average salary median in California ($165,270) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Chico, CA $65,590
El Centro, CA N/A
Fresno, CA $76,840
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $120,840
Madera, CA N/A
Modesto, CA $83,790
Napa, CA N/A
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $131,690
Redding, CA N/A
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $89,960
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA $109,520
Salinas, CA $73,700
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA $121,945
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA $143,580
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles-Arroyo Grande, CA $83,040
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $130,140
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $109,320
Santa Rosa, CA $86,270
Stockton-Lodi, CA $116,080
Vallejo-Fairfield, CA $128,350
Visalia-Porterville, CA N/A
Yuba City, CA N/A
North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $77,940
Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area N/A
North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $79,040
Hanford-Corcoran, CA N/A
Merced, CA N/A
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $165,270
$104,890
Colorado

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

Colorado Springs, CO metro area has the highest average salary median in Colorado ($119,150) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Colorado Springs, CO $119,150
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO $95,720
Fort Collins, CO $111,720
Grand Junction, CO N/A
Greeley, CO $93,810
Pueblo, CO $113,070
Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area N/A
Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $109,440
Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area N/A
$107,152
Connecticut

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

New Haven, CT metro area has the highest average salary median in Connecticut ($108,115) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Danbury, CT $77,430
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $96,825
New Haven, CT $108,115
Norwich-New London-Westerly, CT-RI $99,390
Waterbury, CT N/A
Connecticut nonmetropolitan area N/A
$95,440
Washington, D.C. N/A
Delaware N/A
Florida

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

Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area has the highest average salary median in Florida ($113,900) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $74,770
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL N/A
Gainesville, FL $78,000
Jacksonville, FL $103,610
Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $70,200
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $113,900
Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island, FL N/A
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL $91,190
Ocala, FL N/A
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $104,950
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $99,510
Panama City, FL N/A
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $88,770
Port St. Lucie, FL $93,160
Punta Gorda, FL N/A
Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL N/A
Tallahassee, FL $79,330
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $108,260
South Florida nonmetropolitan area N/A
North Florida nonmetropolitan area N/A
$92,138
Georgia

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

Warner Robins, GA metro area has the highest average salary median in Georgia ($112,390) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA N/A
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $91,285
Brunswick, GA N/A
Columbus, GA-AL $91,500
Dalton, GA N/A
Gainesville, GA N/A
Macon, GA $99,320
Rome, GA N/A
Savannah, GA $109,620
Valdosta, GA N/A
Warner Robins, GA $112,390
North Georgia nonmetropolitan area $59,780
Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area N/A
East Georgia nonmetropolitan area N/A
South Georgia nonmetropolitan area $67,710
Athens-Clarke County, GA N/A
$90,229
Hawaii

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

Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Hawaii ($91,960) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Urban Honolulu, HI N/A
Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $91,960
$91,960
Iowa

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

Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metro area has the highest average salary median in Iowa ($127,610) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Cedar Rapids, IA $78,040
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $127,610
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $113,670
Dubuque, IA $94,800
Iowa City, IA $96,200
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $104,910
Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA N/A
Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area N/A
Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area N/A
Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area N/A
Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $79,570
$99,257
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)

Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro area has the highest average salary median in Illinois ($130,410) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Carbondale-Marion, IL N/A
Champaign-Urbana, IL $100,700
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI $130,410
Decatur, IL N/A
Kankakee, IL N/A
Peoria, IL $100,400
Rockford, IL $79,860
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
Danville, IL N/A
Springfield, IL $114,230
$98,593
Indiana

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

South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro area has the highest average salary median in Indiana ($82,110) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Columbus, IN $73,260
Elkhart-Goshen, IN $49,615
Evansville, IN-KY $53,970
Fort Wayne, IN $65,105
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN $77,090
Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN $69,615
Muncie, IN $70,630
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $82,110
Terre Haute, IN $46,880
Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $60,785
Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area $56,305
Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $60,450
Michigan City-La Porte, IN $43,120
$62,226
Kansas

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

Wichita, KS metro area has the highest average salary median in Kansas ($74,410) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Manhattan, KS N/A
Topeka, KS $65,560
Wichita, KS $74,410
Kansas nonmetropolitan area $67,130
$69,033
Kentucky

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

Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area has the highest average salary median in Kentucky ($99,450) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Elizabethtown-Fort Knox, KY N/A
Lexington-Fayette, KY $75,840
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $99,450
Owensboro, KY N/A
West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area N/A
South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $83,420
Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $63,160
East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area N/A
$80,468
Louisiana

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

New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area has the highest average salary median in Louisiana ($85,700) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Houma-Thibodaux, LA N/A
Lafayette, LA N/A
Monroe, LA $81,150
New Orleans-Metairie, LA $85,700
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA N/A
Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area N/A
Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area N/A
Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area N/A
Lake Charles, LA N/A
Baton Rouge, LA N/A
$83,425
Massachusetts

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

Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH metro area has the highest average salary median in Massachusetts ($134,040) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH $134,040
Leominster-Gardner, MA N/A
New Bedford, MA $122,500
Pittsfield, MA N/A
Springfield, MA-CT $105,030
Worcester, MA-CT $110,340
Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area N/A
$117,978
Maryland

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

California-Lexington Park, MD metro area has the highest average salary median in Maryland ($106,940) for a master's degree in this area of study.

California-Lexington Park, MD $106,940
Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $96,390
Salisbury, MD-DE $82,725
Maryland nonmetropolitan area $70,760
Cumberland, MD-WV N/A
$89,204
Maine

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

Portland-South Portland, ME metro area has the highest average salary median in Maine ($121,160) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Lewiston-Auburn, ME N/A
Portland-South Portland, ME $121,160
Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area N/A
Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $112,460
$116,810
Michigan

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

Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area has the highest average salary median in Michigan ($110,440) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Bay City, MI N/A
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $110,440
Flint, MI N/A
Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI $81,900
Jackson, MI N/A
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $109,460
Lansing-East Lansing, MI $105,900
Monroe, MI N/A
Muskegon, MI N/A
Niles-Benton Harbor, MI N/A
Saginaw, MI $78,040
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 $99,940
$96,281
Minnesota

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

Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area has the highest average salary median in Minnesota ($121,990) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Mankato-North Mankato, MN N/A
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $121,990
Rochester, MN $115,050
St. Cloud, MN $99,060
Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area N/A
Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area N/A
Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $97,370
Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area N/A
$108,368
Missouri

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

Kansas City, MO-KS metro area has the highest average salary median in Missouri ($93,350) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Columbia, MO N/A
Jefferson City, MO $71,280
Joplin, MO N/A
Kansas City, MO-KS $93,350
St. Louis, MO-IL $89,900
Springfield, MO $80,830
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 $77,400
$81,324
Mississippi

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

Jackson, MS metro area has the highest average salary median in Mississippi ($98,910) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Hattiesburg, MS N/A
Jackson, MS $98,910
Northeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $48,050
Northwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area N/A
Southeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area N/A
Southwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area N/A
$73,480
Montana

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

Missoula, MT metro area has the highest average salary median in Montana ($47,860) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Great Falls, MT $32,150
Missoula, MT $47,860
Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area $44,000
West Montana nonmetropolitan area $37,700
East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area $33,510
$39,044
North Carolina

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

Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC metro area has the highest average salary median in North Carolina ($120,820) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Burlington, NC N/A
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $101,765
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $101,350
Fayetteville, NC $89,970
Greensboro-High Point, NC $92,190
Greenville, NC $88,490
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $120,820
Raleigh, NC $85,945
Wilmington, NC N/A
Winston-Salem, NC $88,300
Southeast Coastal North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $60,270
Northeast Coastal North Carolina nonmetropolitan area N/A
Piedmont North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $68,885
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
$89,785
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 ($95,850) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Lincoln, NE N/A
Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA $95,850
Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area N/A
Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area N/A
South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $61,120
$78,485
New Hampshire

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

Portsmouth, NH-ME metro area has the highest average salary median in New Hampshire ($134,700) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Manchester, NH $116,500
Portsmouth, NH-ME $134,700
Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area N/A
Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area N/A
West Central-Southwest New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $131,705
$127,635
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 ($91,700) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Trenton, NJ $91,700
Vineland-Bridgeton, NJ $59,470
Ocean City, NJ $48,080
$66,417
New Mexico

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

Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in New Mexico ($76,740) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Las Cruces, NM $57,610
Santa Fe, NM $68,420
Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $64,890
Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $76,740
Farmington, NM $49,870
$63,506
Nevada

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

Reno, NV metro area has the highest average salary median in Nevada ($70,110) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV $53,680
Reno, NV $70,110
Nevada nonmetropolitan area $54,210
$59,333
New York

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

Binghamton, NY metro area has the highest average salary median in New York ($131,010) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Binghamton, NY $131,010
Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls, NY $96,665
Glens Falls, NY N/A
Ithaca, NY $101,950
Kingston, NY N/A
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA $118,735
Rochester, NY $88,060
Syracuse, NY $85,735
Utica-Rome, NY $89,470
Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area N/A
Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $81,675
Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $73,740
Elmira, NY N/A
$96,338
Ohio

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

Columbus, OH metro area has the highest average salary median in Ohio ($113,705) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Canton-Massillon, OH $85,520
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $90,480
Cleveland-Elyria, OH $86,085
Columbus, OH $113,705
Dayton, OH $90,340
Toledo, OH $81,630
Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA $109,940
West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $84,240
North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $103,540
Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area N/A
Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area N/A
Lima, OH N/A
Mansfield, OH N/A
Springfield, OH N/A
$93,942
Oklahoma

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

Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Oklahoma ($83,090) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Oklahoma City, OK N/A
Tulsa, OK $79,135
Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $83,090
Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area N/A
Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area N/A
Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $50,770
$70,998
Oregon

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

Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area has the highest average salary median in Oregon ($118,260) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Bend-Redmond, OR N/A
Corvallis, OR N/A
Eugene, OR $98,020
Medford, OR $84,720
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $118,260
Salem, OR $110,410
Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area N/A
Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area N/A
Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area N/A
$102,853
Pennsylvania

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

York-Hanover, PA metro area has the highest average salary median in Pennsylvania ($114,820) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Altoona, PA $67,730
Chambersburg-Waynesboro, PA $107,900
East Stroudsburg, PA N/A
Erie, PA N/A
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $85,940
Johnstown, PA $88,910
Lancaster, PA $108,690
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $101,280
Pittsburgh, PA $109,380
Reading, PA $72,915
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA $85,720
State College, PA $92,790
Williamsport, PA N/A
York-Hanover, PA $114,820
Western Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area N/A
Northern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $78,280
Southern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $101,010
Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA $96,870
Gettysburg, PA N/A
Lebanon, PA N/A
$93,731
Puerto Rico

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

San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR metro area has the highest average salary median in Puerto Rico ($57,450) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Aguadilla-Isabela, PR N/A
Ponce, PR $47,600
San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR $57,450
Mayaguez, PR N/A
$52,525
Rhode Island N/A
South Carolina

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

Florence, SC metro area has the highest average salary median in South Carolina ($77,940) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Columbia, SC $72,430
Florence, SC $77,940
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC $71,635
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort, SC $56,145
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC $41,880
Spartanburg, SC $63,510
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
$56,134
South Dakota

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

Sioux Falls, SD metro area has the highest average salary median in South Dakota ($112,630) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Sioux Falls, SD $112,630
East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $98,900
West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area N/A
$105,765
Tennessee

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

North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Tennessee ($109,250) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Clarksville, TN-KY N/A
Cleveland, TN N/A
Jackson, TN N/A
Johnson City, TN $60,850
Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA $65,500
Knoxville, TN $74,950
Memphis, TN-MS-AR $72,215
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $81,995
West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $52,590
South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $69,450
North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $109,250
East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $71,890
Morristown, TN N/A
$73,188
Texas

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

El Paso, TX metro area has the highest average salary median in Texas ($117,740) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Amarillo, TX N/A
Austin-Round Rock, TX N/A
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $110,100
Brownsville-Harlingen, TX N/A
College Station-Bryan, TX $110,570
Corpus Christi, TX N/A
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $105,080
El Paso, TX $117,740
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX $103,335
Killeen-Temple, TX $85,440
Longview, TX $103,830
Lubbock, TX $97,180
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX N/A
Midland, TX N/A
Odessa, TX N/A
San Angelo, TX N/A
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $85,095
Tyler, TX $108,050
Waco, TX N/A
Wichita Falls, TX N/A
North Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $76,875
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 $75,375
Laredo, TX N/A
Sherman-Denison, TX N/A
Texarkana, TX-AR N/A
Victoria, TX N/A
West Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $65,210
Border Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area N/A
$94,959
Utah

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

Salt Lake City, UT metro area has the highest average salary median in Utah ($118,105) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Ogden-Clearfield, UT N/A
Provo-Orem, UT $102,960
St. George, UT N/A
Salt Lake City, UT $118,105
Eastern Utah nonmetropolitan area N/A
Central Utah nonmetropolitan area N/A
$110,533
Virginia

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

Richmond, VA metro area has the highest average salary median in Virginia ($116,670) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Charlottesville, VA $104,460
Harrisonburg, VA N/A
Lynchburg, VA $68,520
Richmond, VA $116,670
Roanoke, VA $86,810
Staunton-Waynesboro, VA N/A
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC $83,735
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
$92,039
Vermont

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

Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Vermont ($67,945) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $50,770
Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $67,945
$59,358
Wisconsin

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

Sheboygan, WI metro area has the highest average salary median in Wisconsin ($115,120) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Eau Claire, WI $79,790
Fond du Lac, WI $89,710
Green Bay, WI $95,270
Janesville-Beloit, WI $94,030
La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $87,150
Madison, WI $101,610
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI $111,420
Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $96,660
Racine, WI $90,270
Sheboygan, WI $115,120
Wausau, WI $92,050
Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area N/A
Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $82,000
South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $77,580
Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $97,140
$93,557
West Virginia

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

Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH metro area has the highest average salary median in West Virginia ($82,530) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $82,530
Morgantown, WV N/A
Wheeling, WV-OH N/A
Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area N/A
Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area N/A
Parkersburg-Vienna, WV N/A
Charleston, WV N/A
Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH N/A
$82,530
Wyoming

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

Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Wyoming ($64,150) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $64,150
Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $59,310
Cheyenne, WY $60,840
$61,433

8 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 $85,648.  For a master's degree, the average salary median is $85,259. 

  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: 1.86    

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

  Computer Systems Analysts

Analyze science, engineering, business, and other data processing problems to develop and implement solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns. Perform systems management and integration functions, improve existing computer systems, and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and schedule limitations. May analyze or recommend commercially available software.

Salary Ratio: 1.13    

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    
  • Applications Analyst
  • Applications Systems Analyst
  • Automatic Data Processing Planner
  • Business Systems Analyst
  • Cloud Architect
  • Computer Analyst
  • Computer Architect
  • Computer Consultant
  • Computer Equipment Analyst
  • Computer Methods Analyst
  • Computer Systems Analyst
  • Computer Systems Consultant
  • Computer Systems Design Analyst
  • Computer Systems Designer
  • Computer Systems Specialist
  • Cross-Enterprise Integrator
  • Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support Specialist
  • Data Processing Consultant
  • Data Processing Systems Analyst
  • Data Processing Systems Consultant
  • Data Processing Systems Project Planner
  • Database Analyst
  • Database Design Analyst
  • Digital Computer Systems Analyst
  • E-Commerce Programmer (Electronic Commerce Programmer)
  • EDI Analyst (Electronic Data Exchange Analyst)
  • Electronic Transactions Implementer
  • Engineering Systems Analyst
  • ERP Consultant (Enterprise Resource Planning Consultant)
  • ERP Specialist (Enterprise Resource Planning Specialist)
  • Functional Analyst
  • Health Systems Analyst
  • Implementation Consultant
  • Information Scientist
  • Information Systems Analyst (ISA)
  • Information Systems Auditor
  • Information Systems Consultant
  • Information Systems Planner
  • Information Systems Specialist
  • Information Technology Analyst (IT Analyst)
  • Information Technology Auditor (IT Auditor)
  • Information Technology Consultant (IT Consultant)
  • Internet Analyst
  • IT Business Analyst (Information Technology Business Analyst)
  • IT Performance Analyst (Information Technology Performance Analyst)
  • IT Security Analyst (Information Technology Security Analyst)
  • Public Key Infrastructure Analyst (PKI Analyst)
  • Salesforce Developer
  • SAP Business Analyst
  • Scientific Systems Analyst
  • Software Analyst
  • Software Consultant
  • System Analyst
  • Systems Analysis Specialist
  • Systems Analyst
  • Systems Integrator
  • Technical Analyst
  • Technical Business Analyst
  • Technical Consultant
  • Technology Analyst
  • Virus Technician
  • Vulnerability Assessment Analyst
  • Vulnerability Assessor
  • US Salary Median: $79,460
  • Job Growth (U.S.): 14.1%
  • Prior Experience: 1-2 years
  • Degree Level Required: Bachelor's

  Health Informatics Specialists

Apply knowledge of nursing and informatics to assist in the design, development, and ongoing modification of computerized health care systems. May educate staff and assist in problem solving to promote the implementation of the health care system.

Salary Ratio: 1.13    

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

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

Common Job Titles    
  • Clinical Informaticist
  • Clinical Informatics Analyst
  • Clinical Informatics Nurse
  • Clinical Informatics Specialist
  • Clinical Informatics Systems Analyst
  • Clinical Systems Educator
  • Digital Diabetes Research Officer
  • Health Informaticist
  • Health Informatics Advisor
  • Health Informatics Coordinator
  • Health Informatics Instructor
  • Health Informatics Solutions Coordinator
  • Health Informatics Specialist
  • Health Information Technology Specialist
  • Informaticist
  • Informatics Application Analyst
  • Informatics Nurse
  • Informatics Nurse Specialist
  • Informatics Resource Nurse
  • Nurse Informaticist
  • Nurse Informatics Educator
  • Nurse Informatics Specialist
  • Nursing Informatics Analyst
  • Nursing Informatics Clinical Analyst
  • Nursing Informatics Officer
  • Nursing Informatics Specialist
  • Nursing Information Systems Coordinator
  • Public Health Informatician
  • Quality Control Nurse (QC Nurse)
  • Registered Nurse Clinical Information Systems Coordinator (RN Clinical Information Systems Coordinator)
  • Registered Nurse Clinical Information Systems Educator (RN Clinical Information Systems Educator)
  • Telehealth Case Manager
  • Telehealth Coordinator
  • Telehealth Nurse
  • Test Development Nurse Specialist
  • US Salary Median: $79,460
  • Job Growth (U.S.): 14.1%
  • Prior Experience: 4-6 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: 1.16    

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

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

Common Job Titles    
  • AI Security Specialist (Artificial Intelligence Security Specialist)
  • All-Source Analyst
  • Application Security Analyst
  • Applications Security Analyst
  • Automatic Data Processing Systems Security Specialist (ADP Systems Security)
  • Blue Team Member
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • Cloud Security Architect
  • Computer Security Coordinator
  • Computer Security Information Specialist
  • Computer Security Specialist
  • Computer Systems Security Analyst
  • Counterespionage Analyst
  • Cryptological Technician
  • Cryptologist
  • Cyber Defense Analyst
  • Cyber Defense Forensics Analyst
  • Cyber Incident Responder
  • Cyber Information Security Analyst
  • Cyber Intel Planner
  • Cyber Intelligence Specialist
  • Cyber Operations Planner (Cyber Ops Planner)
  • Cyber Operations Specialist
  • Cyber Operator
  • Cyber Policy and Strategy Planner
  • Cyber Security Analyst
  • Cyber Security Specialist
  • Cybersecurity All-Source Analyst
  • Cybersecurity Analyst
  • Cybersecurity Exploitation Analyst
  • Cybersecurity Multi-Disciplined Language Analyst
  • Cybersecurity Partner Integration Planner
  • Cybersecurity Target Developer
  • Cybersecurity Target Network Analyst
  • Cybersecurity Threat Analyst
  • Cybersecurity Warning Analyst
  • Data Security Analyst
  • Database Security Expert
  • Exploitation Analyst
  • Incident Responder
  • Industrial Internet of Things Security Specialist (IIoT Security Specialist)
  • Information Assurance Analyst
  • Information Security Analyst
  • Information Security Officer
  • Information Security Specialist
  • Information Systems Security Analyst
  • Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)
  • Information Systems Security Specialist
  • Information Technology Analyst (IT Analyst)
  • Information Technology Consultant (IT Consultant)
  • Information Technology Security Analyst (IT Security Analyst)
  • Information Technology Security Architect (IT Security Architect)
  • Internet of Things Security Specialist (IoT Security Specialist)
  • Internet Security Specialist
  • Intrusion Detection Analyst
  • IT Auditor (Information Technology Auditor)
  • IT Risk Specialist (Information Technology Risk Specialist)
  • Mission Assessment Specialist
  • Network Security Analyst
  • Network Security Officer
  • Network Security Systems Analyst
  • Red Team Member
  • Security Analyst
  • Security Auditor
  • Security Consultant
  • Security Operations Analyst
  • Security Operations Center Analyst (SOC Analyst)
  • Security Specialist
  • Source Code Auditor
  • Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Security Analyst (SCADA Security Analyst)
  • Systems Analyst
  • Systems Security Analyst
  • Systems Security Specialist
  • Technology Analyst
  • Threat Hunter
  • Threat Monitoring Analyst
  • Virus Technician
  • Warning Analyst
  • US Salary Median: $88,118
  • Job Growth (U.S.): 14.1%
  • Prior Experience: 2-4 years
  • Degree Level Required: Bachelor's

  Computer Network Support Specialists

Analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), cloud networks, servers, and other data communications networks. Perform network maintenance to ensure networks operate correctly with minimal interruption.

Salary Ratio: 1.08    

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

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

Common Job Titles    
  • Cloud Engineer
  • Computer Network Analyst
  • Computer Network Specialist
  • Computer Network Support Specialist
  • Computer Networker
  • Computer Operations Technician
  • Computer Systems Specialist
  • Configuration Technician
  • Controls Programmer
  • Customer Engineer
  • Customer Service Engineer
  • Customer Support Engineer
  • Cyber Defense Incident Responder
  • Field Systems Technician
  • Internet Network Specialist
  • Internet Specialist
  • Internetworking Technician
  • IT Consultant (Information Technology Consultant)
  • LAN Support Specialist (Local Area Network Support Specialist)
  • Network Analyst
  • Network and Threat Support Specialist
  • Network Applications Specialist
  • Network Consultant
  • Network Control Analyst
  • Network Control Analyst Assistant
  • Network Desktop Support Specialist
  • Network Diagnostic Support Specialist
  • Network Management Specialist
  • Network Operations Analyst
  • Network Operations Specialist
  • Network Services Specialist
  • Network Specialist
  • Network Support Specialist
  • Network Support Technician
  • Network Technical Analyst
  • Network Technician
  • Network Workstation Technical Specialist
  • Networking Specialist
  • Operations Support Technician
  • Personal Computer Network Analyst
  • Support Engineer
  • Systems Specialist
  • Systems Support Specialist
  • Technical Analyst
  • Technical Services Specialist
  • Technical Support Specialist
  • Telecommunications Network Technician
  • VoIP Technician (Voice over Internet Protocol Technician)
  • WAN Support Specialist (Wide Area Network Support Specialist)
  • US Salary Median: $59,174
  • Job Growth (U.S.): 14.1%
  • Prior Experience: 4-6 years
  • Degree Level Required: Bachelor's

  Computer Network Architects

Design and implement computer and information networks, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, and other data communications networks. Perform network modeling, analysis, and planning, including analysis of capacity needs for network infrastructures. May also design network and computer security measures. May research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software.

Salary Ratio: 0.77    

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

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

Common Job Titles    
  • Cloud Architect
  • Computer Network Analyst
  • Computer Network Engineer
  • Data Communications Analyst
  • Design Engineer
  • Enterprise Architect
  • IT Analyst (Information Technology Analyst)
  • Network Analyst
  • Network and Security Engineer
  • Network Architect
  • Network Consultant
  • Network Control Analyst
  • Network Control Analyst Assistant
  • Network Designer
  • Network Developer
  • Network Engineer
  • Network Operations Analyst
  • Network Operations Specialist
  • Network Security Analyst
  • Network Security Systems Analyst
  • Network Specialist
  • Network Systems Analyst
  • Network Systems Consultant
  • Network Systems Integrator
  • Networking Engineer
  • Networking Systems and Distributed Systems Engineer
  • Networks Computer Consultant
  • NOC Engineer (Network Operations Center (NOC) Engineer)
  • NOC Engineer (Network Operations Center Engineer)
  • Personal Computer Network Engineer
  • Server Engineer
  • Solutions Architect
  • Solutions Engineer
  • Target Network Analyst
  • Technology Analyst
  • Telecommunications Analyst
  • Wide Area Network Engineer (WAN Engineer)
  • Wireless Engineer
  • US Salary Median: $97,196
  • Job Growth (U.S.): 14.1%
  • Prior Experience: 2-4 years
  • Degree Level Required: Master's

  Telecommunications Engineering Specialists

Design or configure wired, wireless, and satellite communications systems for voice, video, and data services. Supervise installation, service, and maintenance.

Salary Ratio: 1.16    

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

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

Common Job Titles    
  • Communications Engineer
  • Engineer
  • Infrastructure Engineer
  • Messaging Engineer
  • Multimedia Telecommunications Systems Integrator
  • Network Engineer
  • Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD)
  • Telecommunication Design Analyst (Telecom Design Analyst)
  • Telecommunication Design Engineer (Telecom Design Engineer)
  • Telecommunication Engineer (Telecom Engineer)
  • Telecommunication Systems Designer (Telecom Systems Designer)
  • Telecommunications Analyst (Telecom Analyst)
  • Telecommunications Consultant (Telecom Consultant)
  • Telecommunications Engineer (Telecom Engineer)
  • Telecommunications Management Specialist (Telecom Management Specialist)
  • Telecommunications Network Technician
  • Telecommunications Operator (Telecom Operator)
  • Telecommunications Specialist (Telecom Specialist)
  • Voice Engineer
  • VOIP Engineer (Voice Over Internal Protocol Engineer)
  • VoIP Engineer (Voice Over Internet Protocol Engineer)
  • VoIP Network Engineer (Voice over Internet Protocol Network Engineer)
  • US Salary Median: $97,196
  • Job Growth (U.S.): 14.1%
  • Prior Experience: 1-2 years
  • Degree Level Required: Bachelor's

  Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary

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

Salary Ratio: 0.78    

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

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

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



Average Education Costs

Bachelor's

The average cost for an undergraduate degree is $8,540 per year (or $12,272 if you're out-of-state), which means you're estimated to spend $34,160 to earn a bachelor's (or $49,088 if you're out-of-state).

Master's

The average cost for a graduate degree is $16,058 per year (or $18,973 if you're out-of-state), which means you're estimated to spend $32,116 to earn a master's (or $37,946 if you're out-of-state). This doesn't include the cost to first earn a bachelor's degree ($34,160 if you're in-state, $49,088 if you're out-of-state).


Most Affordable Schools for an Undergraduate Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunication... Degrees

National American University-Ellsworth AFB Extension

1000 Ellsworth Street, Suite 2400-B - Ellsworth Air Force Base, SD

Out-of-state cost: $6,075/year
In-state cost: $6,075/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies

411 Central Methodist Square - Fayette, MO

Out-of-state cost: $6,430/year
In-state cost: $6,430/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

Western Governors University

4001 South 700 East Suite 700 - Salt Lake City, UT

Out-of-state cost: $6,670/year
In-state cost: $6,670/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

Ohio University-Eastern Campus

45425 National Rd W - Saint Clairsville, OH

Out-of-state cost: $8,666/year
In-state cost: $5,674/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

Ohio University-Zanesville Campus

1425 Newark Rd - Zanesville, OH

Out-of-state cost: $8,666/year
In-state cost: $5,674/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

Ohio University-Lancaster Campus

1570 Granville Pike - Lancaster, OH

Out-of-state cost: $8,666/year
In-state cost: $5,674/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

Ohio University-Southern Campus

1804 Liberty Ave - Ironton, OH

Out-of-state cost: $8,666/year
In-state cost: $5,674/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus

101 University Drive - Chillicothe, OH

Out-of-state cost: $8,666/year
In-state cost: $5,674/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

University of Phoenix-Nevada

3755 Breakthrough Way - Las Vegas, NV

Out-of-state cost: $9,552/year
In-state cost: $9,552/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

University of Phoenix-Arizona

4035 South Riverpoint Parkway - Phoenix, AZ

Out-of-state cost: $9,552/year
In-state cost: $9,552/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

Florida State College at Jacksonville

501 W State St - Jacksonville, FL

Out-of-state cost: $9,631/year
In-state cost: $2,657/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

American Sentinel University

10065 E. Harvard Ave - Denver, CO

Out-of-state cost: $10,520/year
In-state cost: $10,520/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

Miles College

5500 Myron Massey Blvd - Fairfield, AL

Out-of-state cost: $12,714/year
In-state cost: $12,714/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

Lake Superior State University

650 W Easterday Ave - Sault Ste Marie, MI

Out-of-state cost: $12,744/year
In-state cost: $12,744/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

Ferris State University

1201 S State St - Big Rapids, MI

Out-of-state cost: $12,768/year
In-state cost: $12,768/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

Western Illinois University

1 University Circle - Macomb, IL

Out-of-state cost: $13,104/year
In-state cost: $13,104/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

Herzing University-Minneapolis

435 Ford Road - St. Louis Park, MN

Out-of-state cost: $14,200/year
In-state cost: $14,200/year
Degrees: Associate's, Bachelor's

University of the Virgin Islands

2 John Brewers Bay - Charlotte Amalie, VI

Out-of-state cost: $14,496/year
In-state cost: $5,235/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

Hodges University

4501 Colonial Blvd - Fort Myers, FL

Out-of-state cost: $14,660/year
In-state cost: $14,660/year
Degrees: Associate's, Bachelor's

National American University-Rapid City

5301 Mount Rushmore Road - Rapid City, SD

Out-of-state cost: $14,985/year
In-state cost: $14,985/year
Degrees: Bachelor's


Most Affordable Schools for a Graduate Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunication... Degrees

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

700 Terrace Heights - Winona, MN

Out-of-state cost: $10,260/year
In-state cost: $10,260/year
Degrees: Master's

Capitol Technology University

11301 Springfield Rd - Laurel, MD

Out-of-state cost: $11,786/year
In-state cost: $11,786/year
Degrees: Master's

Stratford University

2900 Eisenhower Avenue - Alexandria, VA

Out-of-state cost: $13,518/year
In-state cost: $13,518/year
Degrees: Master's

Capella University

225 South 6th Street, 9th Floor - Minneapolis, MN

Out-of-state cost: $14,767/year
In-state cost: $14,767/year
Degrees: Master's

Wichita State University

1845 N. Fairmount - Wichita, KS

Out-of-state cost: $15,112/year
In-state cost: $7,041/year
Degrees: Master's

DeVry University-Indiana

8488 Georgia Street - Merrillville, IN

Out-of-state cost: $17,552/year
In-state cost: $17,552/year
Degrees: Master's

California State University-East Bay

25800 Carlos Bee Blvd - Hayward, CA

Out-of-state cost: $17,828/year
In-state cost: $8,324/year
Degrees: Master's

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

107 Whitehurst - Stillwater, OK

Out-of-state cost: $23,963/year
In-state cost: $8,460/year
Degrees: Master's

SUNY Polytechnic Institute

100 Seymour Rd - Utica, NY

Out-of-state cost: $24,427/year
In-state cost: $12,637/year
Degrees: Master's

Northeastern University

360 Huntington Ave - Boston, MA

Out-of-state cost: $25,558/year
In-state cost: $25,558/year
Degrees: Master's

University of California-Irvine

501 Aldrich Hall - Irvine, CA

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

North Carolina State University at Raleigh

2101 Hillsborough Street - Raleigh, NC

Out-of-state cost: $28,999/year
In-state cost: $11,673/year
Degrees: Master's

Illinois Institute of Technology

10 West 35th Street - Chicago, IL

Out-of-state cost: $30,695/year
In-state cost: $30,695/year
Degrees: Master's

George Washington University

1918 F Street, NW - Washington, DC

Out-of-state cost: $31,824/year
In-state cost: $31,824/year
Degrees: Master's

Elmhurst University

190 Prospect Ave - Elmhurst, IL

Out-of-state cost: $32,300/year
In-state cost: $32,300/year
Degrees: Master's

New Jersey Institute of Technology

University Heights - Newark, NJ

Out-of-state cost: $33,744/year
In-state cost: $23,828/year
Degrees: Master's

University of Pennsylvania

34th & Spruce Street - Philadelphia, PA

Out-of-state cost: $41,760/year
In-state cost: $41,760/year
Degrees: Master's

Carnegie Mellon University

5000 Forbes Avenue - Pittsburgh, PA

Out-of-state cost: $47,326/year
In-state cost: $47,326/year
Degrees: Master's

University of Southern California

University Park - Los Angeles, CA

Out-of-state cost: $48,715/year
In-state cost: $48,715/year
Degrees: Master's

Boston University

One Silber Way - Boston, MA

Out-of-state cost: $57,666/year
In-state cost: $57,666/year
Degrees: Master's


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