Career field
Computing & Math careers
Software, data, security, and mathematical occupations behind modern technology. CampusPin lists 21 computing & math occupations, with median pay ranging from $60,340 to $140,910 per year (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024). Median pay is occupation-wide, not a starting wage or a guarantee.
Occupations
21
indexed BLS occupations
Median pay range
$60,340–$140,910
BLS 2024, occupation-wide
Typical pay (midpoint)
$103,790
median of these medians
Most common entry education
Bachelor's degree
across 21 occupations
Projected to grow fastest
BLS projected employment change, 2024–2034.
Largest by employment
BLS employment estimate, 2024.
Typical entry-level education
How many of these occupations BLS classifies at each typical entry-level education. Many roles also have experience or licensure requirements beyond a degree.
- Bachelor's degree: 16
- Master's degree: 3
- Associate's degree: 1
- Some college, no degree: 1
Occupations in this field
Every occupation BLS places in this field, with median pay, the openings each is projected to average per year, its projected employment change, and the education most entrants hold. Ordered by projected annual openings, largest first, which is the measure of how much hiring a field actually does rather than how much it pays.
| Occupation | Median pay | Openings / yr | Projected change | Most entrants hold |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software developers | $133,080 | 115,200 | +15.8% | Bachelor's degree |
| Computer user support specialists | $60,340 | 40,800 | -3.7% | Some college, no degree |
| Computer systems analysts | $103,790 | 34,200 | +8.7% | Bachelor's degree |
| Computer occupations, all other | $108,970 | 31,300 | +8.2% | Bachelor's degree |
| Data scientists | $112,590 | 23,400 | +33.5% | Bachelor's degree |
| Information security analysts | $124,910 | 16,000 | +28.5% | Bachelor's degree |
| Network and computer systems administrators | $96,800 | 14,300 | -4.2% | Bachelor's degree |
| Software quality assurance analysts and testers | $102,610 | 14,000 | +10% | Bachelor's degree |
| Computer network architects | $130,390 | 11,200 | +11.9% | Bachelor's degree |
| Computer network support specialists | $73,340 | 9,600 | +1.8% | Associate's degree |
| Operations research analysts | $91,290 | 9,600 | +21.5% | Bachelor's degree |
| Web and digital interface designers | $98,090 | 9,100 | +7% | Bachelor's degree |
| Computer programmers | $98,670 | 5,500 | -6% | Bachelor's degree |
| Web developers | $90,930 | 5,400 | +7.5% | Bachelor's degree |
| Database architects | $135,980 | 4,000 | +8.7% | Bachelor's degree |
| Database administrators | $104,620 | 3,800 | -0.7% | Bachelor's degree |
| Computer and information research scientists | $140,910 | 3,200 | +19.7% | Master's degree |
| Actuaries | $125,770 | 2,400 | +21.8% | Bachelor's degree |
| Statisticians | $103,300 | 2,000 | +8.5% | Master's degree |
| Mathematical science occupations, all other | $71,490 | 300 | +4% | Bachelor's degree |
| Mathematicians | $121,680 | 100 | -0.7% | Master's degree |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024 wages and Employment Projections. “Most entrants hold” describes the education people already working in the occupation typically have. It is not a legal requirement, not an admission rule, and not a guarantee of entry. Projected openings are a projection, not jobs promised.
Majors that lead into this field
CampusPin majors whose program maps to occupations in this field via the federal CIP–SOC crosswalk.
- Computer Science
- Cybersecurity
- Information Technology
- Data Science
- Mathematics
- Graphic Design
- Computer Engineering
- Statistics
- Actuarial Science
- Information Systems
- Software Engineering
- Applied Mathematics
- Business Analytics
- Health Informatics
- Digital Media
- Systems Engineering
- Web Development
- Network Administration
- Computer Programming
- Database Management
- Artificial Intelligence
- Data Analytics
- Biostatistics
- Computer Support and Help Desk
Frequently asked questions
What careers are in the computing & math field?
CampusPin lists 21 computing & math occupations from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, including Computer and information research scientists, Database architects, Software developers, Computer network architects. Each links to a career page with median pay, projected job growth, and typical entry-level education.
How much do computing & math careers pay?
Across these occupations, BLS 2024 median pay ranges from $60,340 to $140,910 per year, with a midpoint (the median of the occupations' medians) near $103,790. Median pay is occupation-wide, not a starting wage, and varies by state, employer, and experience.
What education do computing & math careers require?
Typical entry-level education varies by occupation; the most common in this field is bachelor's degree. 16 occupations list bachelor's degree; 3 occupations list master's degree; 1 occupation list associate's degree; 1 occupation list some college, no degree.
Which computing & math careers are projected to grow fastest?
Over 2024–2034, BLS projects the fastest growth for Data scientists (+33.5%), Information security analysts (+28.5%), Actuaries (+21.8%), Operations research analysts (+21.5%), Computer and information research scientists (+19.7%). Projections are BLS model estimates, not guarantees.
Put this field in context
The pay and growth numbers above are field-wide BLS medians and national projections across computing & math occupations, not a starting salary or a guarantee for any single job. These CampusPin guides explain how to read them and how a field connects to majors and college choices.
Why a median wage is not a starting salary
How to read a BLS median, and why early-career pay usually sits below it.
How one major connects to many careers
A major points toward several occupations in a field, not a single destination.
Does a pricier college pay off?
How college cost lines up with graduation and earnings, an association, not a ranking.
Compare cost, earnings, and debt together
Weigh price, earnings, and debt side by side without reducing a field to one number.
Occupation data is from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (Employment Projections); wages are 2024 and projections cover 2024–2034. Figures are national, not institution-specific, and projections are estimates, not guarantees.