Computer Science Degree — Jobs & Salaries

Careers you can pursue with a Computer Science degree, from software development to cybersecurity.

Avg. Median Salary

$121,938

Highest Paying

$175,140

Entry-Level

$92,650

Career Paths

Career Paths with a Computer Science Degree

#	Job Title	Median Salary	Salary Range	Jobs
1	Computer and Information Systems Managers	$175,140	$107,550 – $297,510	670,570
2	Computer Hardware Engineers	$161,740	$92,940 – $225,330	76,660
3	Software Developers	$135,980	$82,460 – $214,670	1,687,890
4	Computer Network Architects	$134,050	$79,900 – $202,680	179,740
5	Information Security Analysts	$129,180	$75,090 – $199,850	190,650
6	Data Scientists	$120,230	$67,240 – $199,130	262,440
7	Computer Systems Analysts	$105,850	$67,340 – $167,710	519,530
8	Database Administrators	$104,620	$60,230 – $163,320	69,990
9	Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$104,300	$61,440 – $167,010	186,740
10	Computer Programmers	$100,390	$57,710 – $160,460	92,230
11	Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$99,130	$62,640 – $155,050	314,340
12	Web Developers	$92,650	$48,100 – $162,290	70,190

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS. Degree-to-occupation mapping based on common career paths.