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Computer and Information Research Scientists In Demand

General Information

Description

Conduct research into fundamental computer and information science as theorists, designers, or inventors. Develop solutions to problems in the field of computer hardware and software.

Business Breakdown

People in this career work in these sectors.

  1. Private, for profit52.88%
  2. Federal government25.96%
  3. Private, not for profit11.48%
  4. State and local government5.69%
  5. Self-employed3.87%

Industry areas

  • Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

Job Outlook

Projected Job Growth (2022 - 2032)
+23%
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Job Outlook

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Employment of computer and information research scientists is projected to grow 23 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 3,400 openings for computer and information research scientists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

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Salary

Salary Information

Median Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.

$136,620

State-by-state Salary

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Salary Range Salary varies based on years of experience, degree level and location.

$71,720
$182,650
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Education & Interests

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • Bachelor's degree 36%
  • Doctoral degree 28%
  • Master's degree 19%
  • Some college 8%
  • Post-doctoral training 4%
  • First professional degree 2%
  • High school 0%
  • Associate's degree 0%
  • Post baccalaureate 0%
  • Less than high school 0%
  • Post-master's certificate 0%
  • Post-secondary certificate 0%

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PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS

You may find this career fulfilling if you consider yourself to be:

  • Investigative — You have an interest in studying and researching objects, organisms, and other things.
  • Realistic — You have an interest in physically working with equipment, materials or structures.
  • Conventional — You have an interest in following procedures and regulations to organize information or data.

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Knowledge

  • Computers and Electronics
  • Mathematics
  • Engineering and Technology
  • Design
  • English Language

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