Mathematics and Computer Science: earnings, debt, and careers
CIP 30.08. Official graduate outcomes from the U.S. Department of Education across 139 programs, and the careers this field is linked to.
Graduate earnings by credential level
| Credential | Programs | Graduates (recent year) | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Typical program median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate certificate | 5 | 13 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable | $15,000 1 programs |
| Associate's degree | 6 | 25 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Bachelor's degree | 87 | 1,110 | $76,818 | $118,943 | $14,875 8 programs |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 2 | 0 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Master's degree | 27 | 375 | $106,460 | $138,309 | Data unavailable |
| Doctoral degree | 6 | 9 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Graduate certificate | 6 | 15 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
National earnings are published by the Department of Education for each field and credential level Verified data. Typical program median debt is ConnectPrep's calculation: the median across programs of each program's median federal debt Calculated estimate. It covers federal loans only.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, Most Recent Field of Study Data. Varies by measure; see measure definitions. Published October 15, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Bachelor's degree programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey Mudd College CA · Private, nonprofit · 33 graduates measured | $170,800 | Data unavailable | $24,004 |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign IL · Public · 25 graduates measured | $137,829 | $155,503 | $11,097 |
| University of California-San Diego CA · Public · 158 graduates measured | $86,456 | $137,218 | $15,000 |
| University of California-Irvine CA · Public · 21 graduates measured | $80,424 | Data unavailable | $11,300 |
| Santa Clara University CA · Private, nonprofit · 36 graduates measured | $78,758 | $147,013 | $18,750 |
| George Mason University VA · Public · 40 graduates measured | $77,211 | Data unavailable | $22,410 |
| University of Akron Main Campus OH · Public · 49 graduates measured | $73,700 | $85,968 | $14,425 |
| Western Washington University WA · Public · 24 graduates measured | $58,805 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| University of Illinois Chicago IL · Public · 96 graduates measured | $51,318 | $77,321 | $14,750 |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Master's degree programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute MA · Private, nonprofit · 19 graduates measured | $121,575 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| University of Illinois Springfield IL · Public · 16 graduates measured | $106,805 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Careers linked to Mathematics and Computer Science
| Occupation | Median wage, all workers | Change 2025 to 2035 | Typical entry education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and information systems managers | $175,140 | +15.8% | Bachelor's degree |
| Natural sciences managers | $167,220 | +8.2% | Bachelor's degree |
| Software developers | $135,980 | +10.2% | Bachelor's degree |
| Computer occupations, all other | $116,580 | +5.1% | Bachelor's degree |
| Mathematicians | $126,710 | +0.6% | Master's degree |
| Data scientists | $120,230 | +34.6% | Bachelor's degree |
| Mathematical science occupations, all other | $81,490 | +7.1% | Bachelor's degree |
| Computer science teachers, postsecondary | $96,980 | +4.9% | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Mathematical science teachers, postsecondary | $79,940 | +1.7% | Doctoral or professional degree |
Occupations mapped to this field in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. Occupation wages describe all workers, not recent graduates.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 Crosswalk. CIP 2020 and SOC 2018 taxonomies. Published April 30, 2020. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, National. May 2025 reference period. Published April 30, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections, Table 1.2: Occupational projections, 2025-35, and worker characteristics, 2025. Base year 2025, projected year 2035. Published August 27, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Detailed CIP codes in this field (1)
- 30.0801 Mathematics and Computer Science