Computer and Information Research Scientists 
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.
- Private, for profit52.88%
- Federal government25.96%
- Private, not for profit11.48%
- State and local government5.69%
- Self-employed3.87%
Industry areas
- Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Job Outlook
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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Education & Interests
Most Common Education Levels
People in this career achieve this level of education.
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Bachelor's degree 36%
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Doctoral degree 28%
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Master's degree 19%
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Some college 8%
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Post-doctoral training 4%
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First professional degree 2%
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High school 0%
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Associate's degree 0%
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Post baccalaureate 0%
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Less than high school 0%
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Post-master's certificate 0%
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Post-secondary certificate 0%
Related College Majors
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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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