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Mathematics And Computer Science Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in Mathematics And Computer Science but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in Mathematics And Computer Science 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 Mathematics And Computer Science 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 Mathematics And Computer Science 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 Mathematics And Computer Science majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 44 | Software Developers, Applications and Systems Software | 126,000 |
| 11 | Computer Scientists and Systems Analysts/Network systems Analysts/Web Developers | 85,600 |
| 6 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 111,000 |
| 5 | Computer Programmers | 99,800 |
| 4 | Database Administrators | 120,000 |
| 3 | Mathematical science occupations, nec | 87,500 |
| 2 | Management Analysts | 129,000 |
| 2 | Secondary School Teachers | 64,700 |
| 2 | Other Teachers and Instructors | 7,940 |
| 2 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 91,400 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Mathematics And Computer Science 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 Mathematics And Computer Science majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Software Developers, Applications and Systems Software | 163,000 |
| 9 | Computer Programmers | 125,000 |
| 8 | Computer Scientists and Systems Analysts/Network systems Analysts/Web Developers | 143,000 |
| 7 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | 147,000 |
| 7 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 6 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 189,000 |
| 2 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 275,000 |
| 2 | Management Analysts | 126,000 |
| 2 | Computer Support Specialists | 124,000 |
| 2 | Managers in Marketing, Advertising, and Public Relations | 216,000 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for Mathematics And Computer Science 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 Mathematics And Computer Science majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Software Developers, Applications and Systems Software | 186,000 |
| 8 | Computer Scientists and Systems Analysts/Network systems Analysts/Web Developers | 145,000 |
| 7 | Postsecondary Teachers | 111,000 |
| 6 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | 164,000 |
| 6 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 5 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 258,000 |
| 5 | Secondary School Teachers | 69,800 |
| 4 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 88,200 |
| 4 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 248,000 |
| 3 | Computer Programmers | 115,000 |
Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Mathematics And Computer Science majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Mathematics And Computer Science majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | Computer and data processing services | 120,000 |
| 8 | Colleges and universities | 73,500 |
| 4 | Catalog and mail order houses | 159,000 |
| 4 | Insurance | 113,000 |
| 3 | Radio and television broadcasting and cable | 162,000 |
| 3 | Security, commodity brokerage, and investment companies | 162,000 |
| 3 | Elementary and secondary schools | 64,700 |
| 3 | Research, development, and testing services | 151,000 |
| 2 | Electrical machinery, equipment, and supplies, n.e.c. | 149,000 |
| 2 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Mathematics And Computer Science majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Mathematics And Computer Science majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Computer and data processing services | 181,000 |
| 6 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 6 | Elementary and secondary schools | 69,700 |
| 5 | Colleges and universities | 101,000 |
| 3 | Management and public relations services | 124,000 |
| 3 | Insurance | 148,000 |
| 3 | Banking | 155,000 |
| 3 | Security, commodity brokerage, and investment companies | 183,000 |
| 2 | Electrical machinery, equipment, and supplies, n.e.c. | 244,000 |
| 2 | Research, development, and testing services | 193,000 |
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