Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$104,300/yr
Typical range
$80,310 – $133,180
Education
Bachelor's degree
Time to entry
About 4 years
What a Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers does
Test software before release to find bugs, verify functionality, and ensure it meets quality standards and user requirements. They help guarantee that software works properly and provides a good user experience.
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.
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