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Computer Scientists (except systems analysts)
A description of the the work done by "Computer Scientists (except systems analysts)" can be found
in the occupational
outlook handbook. On this page we examine the most common methods
of getting into this job category. We have examined all of the people
in our data set who were "Computer Scientists (except systems analysts)" and have identified the
most common major fields of study. Jobs categories vary considerably
in their degree requirements, so we have provided separate rankings for
each degree.
Most common fields of study for workers whose
most recent degree was a Bachelors Degree
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Mean 93 Median 93 Number of Std. Dev.
Income Income Observations Percent in 93 Income Major Field of Study in Bachelors degree
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$54,482 $45,600 59 44.70 26029.88 Computer science
$56,071 $51,000 11 8.33 16748.60 Mathematics, general
$54,537 $50,000 11 8.33 20978.32 Engineering: Electrical, electronics, communications
$51,028 $51,104 6 4.55 17764.27 Chemistry
$46,195 $47,500 6 4.55 7290.50 Mathematics: Applied
$46,333 $48,000 6 4.55 11426.09 Computer/information sciences, general
$51,172 $54,500 5 3.79 13372.69 Biology, general
$55,833 $50,000 3 2.27 6561.67 Business administration and management
$57,400 $45,000 3 2.27 9247.70 OTHER mathematics
$38,167 $34,500 3 2.27 2592.72 Computer programming
$50,799 $37,398 3 2.27 11282.48 Engineering: Computer/systems
$65,810 $65,810 2 1.52 7809.50 Physics
$38,202 $38,202 2 1.52 2202.00 Computer systems analysis
$54,308 $54,308 1 .76 0.00 Education: Elementary teacher education
$77,000 $77,000 1 .76 0.00 Education: OTHER education
$62,000 $62,000 1 .76 0.00 Engineering: Chemical
$29,120 $29,120 1 .76 0.00 Engineering: Civil
$46,000 $46,000 1 .76 0.00 OTHER computer and information sciences
$40,000 $40,000 1 .76 0.00 English Language and Literature/Letters
$50,000 $50,000 1 .76 0.00 Financial management
$41,600 $41,600 1 .76 0.00 Business marketing/marketing management
$45,000 $45,000 1 .76 0.00 Operations research
$50,000 $50,000 1 .76 0.00 Business/Managerial economics
$40,040 $40,040 1 .76 0.00 Accounting
$24,000 $24,000 1 .76 0.00 Education: Physical education/coaching
Most common fields of study for workers whose
most recent degree was a Masters Degree
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Mean 93 Median 93 Number of Std. Dev.
Income Income Observations Percent in 93 Income Major Field of Study in Bachelors degree
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$55,328 $54,500 58 49.57 16621.52 Computer science
$71,849 $56,742 7 5.98 24514.35 Business administration and management
$59,216 $49,920 7 5.98 24072.14 Computer/information sciences, general
$69,847 $71,500 6 5.13 10283.20 Engineering: Electrical, electronics, communications
$62,167 $58,500 6 5.13 12575.33 Mathematics, general
$66,300 $67,500 4 3.42 12975.75 Engineering: Computer/systems
$94,345 $60,000 3 2.56 29503.56 OTHER mathematics
$60,240 $48,720 3 2.56 9505.54 Mathematics: Applied
$83,250 $83,250 2 1.71 8750.00 Physics
$76,000 $76,000 2 1.71 6000.00 Operations research
$68,500 $68,500 2 1.71 4500.00 Engineering sciences, mechanics, physics
$46,400 $46,400 2 1.71 5600.00 OTHER computer and information sciences
$75,000 $75,000 1 .85 0.00 OTHER engineering
$68,250 $68,250 1 .85 0.00 Business, general
$67,500 $67,500 1 .85 0.00 Engineering: Aerospace, aeronautical, astronautical
$63,828 $63,828 1 .85 0.00 Linguistics
$63,300 $63,300 1 .85 0.00 Engineering: Geophysical
$62,608 $62,608 1 .85 0.00 Computer systems analysis
$60,000 $60,000 1 .85 0.00 Forestry sciences (Except management)
$52,000 $52,000 1 .85 0.00 Education: Mathematics teacher education
$47,216 $47,216 1 .85 0.00 Financial management
$47,000 $47,000 1 .85 0.00 English Language and Literature/Letters
$47,000 $47,000 1 .85 0.00 Statistics
$44,000 $44,000 1 .85 0.00 Geological sciences, other
$40,000 $40,000 1 .85 0.00 Education: Secondary teacher education
$34,000 $34,000 1 .85 0.00 Geology
$31,200 $31,200 1 .85 0.00 OTHER foreign languages and literature
Most common fields of study for workers whose
most recent degree was a Ph.D.
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Mean 93 Median 93 Number of Std. Dev.
Income Income Observations Percent in 93 Income Major Field of Study in Bachelors degree
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$69,884 $71,800 18 34.62 19066.47 Computer science
$85,368 $78,000 5 9.62 9298.48 Engineering: Electrical, electronics, communications
$83,000 $75,000 5 9.62 12837.45 Physics
$82,007 $71,552 5 9.62 14287.23 Engineering: Computer/systems
$86,500 $86,500 2 3.85 16500.00 Mathematics, general
$65,000 $65,000 2 3.85 5000.00 Chemistry
$120,000 $120,000 1 1.92 0.00 Psychology: Experimental
$100,000 $100,000 1 1.92 0.00 Computer/information sciences, general
$90,000 $90,000 1 1.92 0.00 Physiology, human and animal
$87,000 $87,000 1 1.92 0.00 Philosophy of science
$84,500 $84,500 1 1.92 0.00 OTHER philosophy, religion, theology
$70,000 $70,000 1 1.92 0.00 Engineering: Civil
$70,000 $70,000 1 1.92 0.00 Education: Science teacher education
$70,000 $70,000 1 1.92 0.00 OTHER computer and information sciences
$70,000 $70,000 1 1.92 0.00 Data processing technology
$68,000 $68,000 1 1.92 0.00 Education: Computer teacher education
$65,000 $65,000 1 1.92 0.00 Engineering: Mechanical
$60,000 $60,000 1 1.92 0.00 Mathematics: Applied
$52,000 $52,000 1 1.92 0.00 Engineering: Aerospace, aeronautical, astronautical
$48,000 $48,000 1 1.92 0.00 Plant sciences
$32,000 $32,000 1 1.92 0.00 Education: OTHER education
Most common fields of study for workers whose
most recent degree was a JD, LLB, MD, DDS, or Th.D.
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Mean 93 Median 93 Number of Std. Dev.
Income Income Observations Percent in 93 Income Major Field of Study in Bachelors degree
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$116,000 $116,000 1 100.00 0.00 Computer/information sciences, general
Prepared by Prof. Ken Chapman: vcecn00a@csun.edu