This post summarizes key statistics on Computer and information research scientists using nationally representative data. These statistics include education attainment distributions, income over the career, most common majors, and more.
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Income Over Career
This chart provides the median income by age for Computer and information research scientists.
Ten Most Common Industries
| Share | Income | Industry |
|---|---|---|
| 25.40 | 135,049 | Computer and data processing services |
| 16.80 | 105,052 | National security and international affairs |
| 12.70 | 121,530 | Research, development, and testing services |
| 7.80 | 68,044 | Colleges and universities |
| 3.80 | 207,684 | Radio and television broadcasting and cable |
| 2.60 | 95,074 | Engineering, architectural, and surveying services |
| 2.50 | 80,518 | General government, n.e.c. |
| 1.50 | 92,913 | Telephone communications |
| 1.50 | 61,582 | Insurance |
| 1.50 | 129,646 | Membership organizations, n.e.c. |
This table highlights the top industries people working as Computer and information research scientists work in, and how much they earn in each industry.
Education Distribution
This chart shows the maximal educational attainment of people working as Computer and information research scientists. Its meant to give a sense of the credentials required to work in this Occupation.
Ten Most Common Majors
This table highlights the top majors people working as Computer and information research scientists received, and how earnings vary by major.
Weekly Hours Distribution
This chart shows the distribution of typical weekly work hours of people working as Computer and information research scientists. Its meant to provide a sense of the work-life balance one should expect from this Occupation.
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