Majors / Computational Science
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Computational Science in 90 seconds — before you read the full brief.

Major · STEM1/8
High-demand · bachelor's

Computational Science

Computational Science — what the stem path looks like from the inside.

The number2/8
Top 25% earn
$147,530

Entry median is $76,360. The ramp is the point.

BLS OEWS May 2024 · 75th percentile
The outlook3/8
10-yr job growth
+8.2%

vs. +4% for the average U.S. job. That's Much faster than average.

BLS Employment Projections 2024–34
Anchor career4/8

Computer Programmers

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Median income$104k
Jobs110k
10-year growth-6%
Fast-growing5/8

Data Scientists

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Median income$125k
Jobs233k
10-year growth+34%
Niche + paid6/8

Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary

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Median income$106k
Jobs36k
10-year growth+5%
Compare7/8

University of Arkansas vs. American University

Two good picks. Different bets.

Ark
5-yr pay$0k
admit74%
tuition$18k
vs
AU
5-yr pay$0k
admit62%
tuition$42k
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§ I · At a glance

This major covers computational science and prepares students for roles in stem.

Top-25% pay$148k
Entry median is $76k.
10-yr outlook+8.2%
vs. +4% for the average U.S. job.
U.S. colleges52+
Many programs nationwide — sort by fit, not brand.
Career paths7
7 distinct SOC roles feed off this degree.
§ II · Real talk

What we'd tell a younger sibling.

The good

STEM work takes real skill — the kind that travels. Your portfolio, projects, and network come with you to whatever's next.

The grind

The first two years of the degree are the fundamentals — often abstract before they click. Expect to push through before you see the payoff.

The AI part

AI is reshaping parts of every stem role. The people who do well learn which parts they're still faster at and let the machines do the rest.

The money

Balanced market right now. Plan your first-job search around reality — a 2–4 month runway is normal, not a failure signal.

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Majors / Computational Science
Major · STEM1/8
High-demand · bachelor's

Computational Science

Computational Science — what the stem path looks like from the inside.

The number2/8
Top 25% earn
$147,530

Entry median is $76,360. The ramp is the point.

BLS OEWS May 2024 · 75th percentile
The outlook3/8
10-yr job growth
+8.2%

vs. +4% for the average U.S. job. That's Much faster than average.

BLS Employment Projections 2024–34
Anchor career4/8

Computer Programmers

.

Median income$104k
Jobs110k
10-year growth-6%
Fast-growing5/8

Data Scientists

.

Median income$125k
Jobs233k
10-year growth+34%
Niche + paid6/8

Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary

.

Median income$106k
Jobs36k
10-year growth+5%
Compare7/8

University of Arkansas vs. American University

Two good picks. Different bets.

Ark
5-yr pay$0k
admit74%
tuition$18k
vs
AU
5-yr pay$0k
admit62%
tuition$42k
Your turn8/8
What happens next

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