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Computer Programming And Data Processing Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in Computer Programming And Data Processing but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in Computer Programming And Data Processing but obtained a masters degree or higher: “This Major (Grad Degree)”. For reference, “All Majors (BA only)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a bachelor’s degree only, and “All Majors (Grad Degree)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a Master’s degree or higher.
This table highlights key outcomes for Computer Programming And Data Processing majors, compared to averages for all college graduates.
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Top 10 Early-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Computer Programming And Data Processing majors aged 25-35 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Computer Programming And Data Processing majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Software Developers, Applications and Systems Software | 91,600 |
| 19 | Computer Programmers | 72,500 |
| 9 | Computer Scientists and Systems Analysts/Network systems Analysts/Web Developers | 78,100 |
| 4 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 2 | Computer Support Specialists | 50,400 |
| 2 | Designers | 74,200 |
| 2 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 50,200 |
| 1 | Driver/Sales Workers and Truck Drivers | 52,900 |
| 1 | Retail Salespersons | 42,200 |
| 1 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 77,400 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Computer Programming And Data Processing majors aged 45-55 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Computer Programming And Data Processing majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Computer Programmers | 110,000 |
| 8 | Software Developers, Applications and Systems Software | 129,000 |
| 8 | Computer Scientists and Systems Analysts/Network systems Analysts/Web Developers | 102,000 |
| 6 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 4 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 130,000 |
| 3 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | 139,000 |
| 3 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 67,900 |
| 2 | Database Administrators | 119,000 |
| 2 | Computer Support Specialists | 107,000 |
| 1 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 110,000 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for Computer Programming And Data Processing majors aged 45-55 who have completed graduate work (Masters, PhD, Professional Degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Computer Programming And Data Processing majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Software Developers, Applications and Systems Software | 138,000 |
| 13 | Computer Programmers | 133,000 |
| 8 | Computer Scientists and Systems Analysts/Network systems Analysts/Web Developers | 64,000 |
| 7 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 6 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 202,000 |
| 4 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | 163,000 |
| 3 | Postsecondary Teachers | 45,400 |
| 3 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 191,000 |
| 2 | Managers in Marketing, Advertising, and Public Relations | 88,000 |
| 2 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 71,600 |
Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Computer Programming And Data Processing majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Computer Programming And Data Processing majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | Computer and data processing services | 80,400 |
| 4 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 3 | Colleges and universities | 65,800 |
| 3 | Banking | 81,400 |
| 2 | Telephone communications | 74,200 |
| 2 | Management and public relations services | 67,200 |
| 2 | Eating and drinking places | 23,700 |
| 2 | Insurance | 73,500 |
| 2 | Trucking service | 52,900 |
| 2 | Hospitals | 53,700 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Computer Programming And Data Processing majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Computer Programming And Data Processing majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Computer and data processing services | 115,000 |
| 6 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 5 | Insurance | 125,000 |
| 4 | Elementary and secondary schools | 60,400 |
| 3 | Colleges and universities | 68,000 |
| 3 | Banking | 125,000 |
| 3 | Hospitals | 85,300 |
| 2 | All construction | 38,700 |
| 2 | Business services, n.e.c. | 55,700 |
| 2 | Telephone communications | 130,000 |
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