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Computer Networking And Telecommunications Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in Computer Networking And Telecommunications but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in Computer Networking And Telecommunications 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 Networking And Telecommunications 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 Networking And Telecommunications 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 Networking And Telecommunications majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Computer Scientists and Systems Analysts/Network systems Analysts/Web Developers | 91,800 |
| 7 | Computer Support Specialists | 64,600 |
| 4 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 76,100 |
| 4 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 80,000 |
| 4 | Actors, Producers, and Directors | 65,800 |
| 3 | Software Developers, Applications and Systems Software | 95,300 |
| 3 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 56,100 |
| 3 | Customer Service Representatives | 44,500 |
| 2 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 2 | Managers in Marketing, Advertising, and Public Relations | 77,400 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Computer Networking And Telecommunications 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 Networking And Telecommunications majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Computer Scientists and Systems Analysts/Network systems Analysts/Web Developers | 120,000 |
| 5 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 103,000 |
| 5 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 4 | Actors, Producers, and Directors | 83,900 |
| 4 | Computer Support Specialists | 67,900 |
| 3 | Managers in Marketing, Advertising, and Public Relations | 108,000 |
| 3 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | 133,000 |
| 2 | Customer Service Representatives | 42,600 |
| 2 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 76,000 |
| 2 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing | 85,100 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for Computer Networking And Telecommunications 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 Networking And Telecommunications majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 146,000 |
| 8 | Computer Scientists and Systems Analysts/Network systems Analysts/Web Developers | 120,000 |
| 5 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | 138,000 |
| 5 | Postsecondary Teachers | 84,000 |
| 4 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 70,200 |
| 4 | Lawyers, and judges, magistrates, and other judicial workers | 160,000 |
| 4 | Software Developers, Applications and Systems Software | 178,000 |
| 3 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 3 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 218,000 |
| 2 | Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists | 160,000 |
Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Computer Networking And Telecommunications majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Computer Networking And Telecommunications majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Computer and data processing services | 86,600 |
| 6 | Radio and television broadcasting and cable | 61,800 |
| 5 | Telephone communications | 100,000 |
| 4 | Theaters and motion pictures | 60,700 |
| 3 | Colleges and universities | 56,000 |
| 3 | Elementary and secondary schools | 56,700 |
| 3 | Advertising | 81,400 |
| 3 | Insurance | 92,800 |
| 2 | Business services, n.e.c. | 40,800 |
| 2 | Eating and drinking places | 35,800 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Computer Networking And Telecommunications majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Computer Networking And Telecommunications majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Telephone communications | 111,000 |
| 6 | Computer and data processing services | 121,000 |
| 5 | Radio and television broadcasting and cable | 88,400 |
| 5 | Elementary and secondary schools | 60,600 |
| 4 | Colleges and universities | 85,500 |
| 4 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 3 | Theaters and motion pictures | 96,600 |
| 3 | Insurance | 88,400 |
| 2 | All construction | 63,700 |
| 2 | Justice, public order, and safety | 101,000 |
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