Computer Programmers
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$100,390/yr
Typical range
$75,850 – $130,680
Education
Bachelor's degree
Time to entry
About 4 years
What a Computer Programmers does
Write and test code to build software applications, games, and programs that run on computers and devices. They turn designs and specifications into working software.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a bachelor's degree. About 4 years.
Estimated cost of that path: ~$40,000. Estimated payback: ~2 years. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
Related careers
- Software Developers — $135,980/yr
- Computer User Support Specialists — $61,860/yr
- Computer Systems Analysts — $105,850/yr
- Health Informatics Specialists — $105,850/yr
- Computer Systems Engineers/Architects — $116,580/yr
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