Economics and Computer Science
A program of study that focuses on the theoretical and practical connections between computer science and economics. Includes instruction in data analysis, database design, data mining, computer algorithms, economics, econometrics, computer programing, mathematics, and statistics.
- Schools offering
- 9
- Annual completions
- 71
- Typical degree level
- Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- —
About this major
A program of study that focuses on the theoretical and practical connections between computer science and economics. Includes instruction in data analysis, database design, data mining, computer algorithms, economics, econometrics, computer programing, mathematics, and statistics.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software developers | $133k | +15.8% | Bachelor's degree |
| Managers, all other | $137k | +4.5% | Bachelor's degree |
| Computer and information systems managers | $171k | +15.2% | Bachelor's degree |
| Data scientists | $113k | +33.5% | Bachelor's degree |
| Computer science teachers, postsecondary | $97k | +5.3% | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Economists | $115k | +1.2% | Master's degree |
| Economics teachers, postsecondary | $120k | +2.1% | Doctoral or professional degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Earnings data is not yet available at this major's level of granularity. See the concentration hub for family-level figures.
Top colleges for Economics and Computer Science
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Cambridge, MA | 0 | 39 | 39 |
| Washington University in St Louis | St. Louis, MO | 0 | 15 | 15 |
| Emory University | Atlanta, GA | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| Whittier College | Whittier, CA | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Drexel University | Philadelphia, PA | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Boston University | Boston, MA | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| University of Michigan-Dearborn | Dearborn, MI | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marian University | Indianapolis, IN | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Illinois Institute of Technology | Chicago, IL | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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