Careers in Computing

Job Outlook for Computer Scientists

The U.S. Departments of Labor show strong job prospects for those with degrees in Computer Science, with much faster than average job growth . For example,

• Positions for Software Developers will grow 30% from 2010 to 2020. In 2010, median annual earnings of wage-and-salary software developers were $90,530 .
• Positions for Computer and Information Research Scientists will grow 19% from 2010 to 2020. Median annual earnings of computer and information research scientists were $100,660 in 2010.
• Positions for Computer Systems Analysts will grow 22% from 2010 to 2020. Median annual earnings of wage-and-salary computer systems analysts were $77,740 in 2010.

The ACM Computing Careers Website is also an excellent resource for information about careers for Computer Scientists.