Computer and Information Research Scientists
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.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 210 | $118,390 | $56.92 | |
| Arizona | 250 | $148,090 | $71.20 | |
| Colorado | 280 | $110,740 | $53.24 | |
| Connecticut | 80 | $119,200 | $57.31 | |
| District of Columbia | 390 | $123,260 | $59.26 | |
| Florida | 1,630 | $132,170 | $63.54 | |
| Georgia | 510 | $88,480 | $42.54 | |
| Hawaii | 80 | $110,210 | $52.99 | |
| Idaho | 50 | $117,990 | $56.72 | |
| Illinois | 170 | $116,040 | $55.79 | |
| Indiana | 160 | $103,420 | $49.72 | |
| Iowa | $127,800 | $61.44 | ||
| Kansas | 50 | $90,560 | $43.54 | |
| Kentucky | 150 | $100,540 | $48.34 | |
| Louisiana | 170 | $75,600 | $36.35 | |
| Maryland | 2,220 | $129,200 | $62.11 | |
| Massachusetts | $139,490 | $67.06 | ||
| Michigan | 200 | $105,680 | $50.81 | |
| Minnesota | 140 | $127,850 | $61.47 | |
| Mississippi | 640 | $101,050 | $48.58 | |
| Missouri | 190 | $101,680 | $48.88 | |
| Nebraska | 50 | $84,660 | $40.70 | |
| Nevada | 50 | $120,890 | $58.12 | |
| New Jersey | 1,190 | $131,680 | $63.31 | |
| New Mexico | 800 | $124,980 | $60.09 | |
| New York | 840 | $133,660 | $64.26 | |
| North Carolina | 170 | $119,720 | $57.56 | |
| Ohio | 250 | $117,720 | $56.60 | |
| Oklahoma | 370 | $85,710 | $41.21 | |
| Oregon | 560 | $166,450 | $80.02 | |
| Pennsylvania | 680 | $124,700 | $59.95 | |
| Rhode Island | 430 | $112,250 | $53.97 | |
| South Carolina | 430 | $106,440 | $51.18 | |
| Tennessee | 70 | $95,500 | $45.91 | |
| Texas | 2,000 | $146,180 | $70.28 | |
| Utah | 780 | $90,830 | $43.67 | |
| Virginia | 2,510 | $129,680 | $62.35 | |
| Washington | 2,360 | $136,770 | $65.75 | |
| Wisconsin | 110 | $103,570 | $49.80 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A general program that focuses on computing, computer science, and information science and systems. Such programs are undifferentiated as to title and content and are not to be confused with specific programs in computer science, information science, or related support services.
A program that focuses on the symbolic inference, representation, and simulation by computers and software of human learning and reasoning processes and capabilities, and the computer modeling of human motor control and motion. Includes instruction in computing theory, cybernetics, human factors, natural language processing, and applicable aspects of engineering, technology, and specific end-use applications.
A program that focuses on the design of technological information systems, including computing systems, as solutions to business and research data and communications support needs. Includes instruction in the principles of computer hardware and software components, algorithms, databases, telecommunications, user tactics, application testing, and human interface design.
A program that focuses on computer systems from a user-centered perspective and studies the structure, behavior and interactions of natural and artificial systems that store, process and communicate information. Includes instruction in information sciences, human computer interaction, information system analysis and design, telecommunications structure and information architecture and management.
Any instructional program in computer science not listed above.
A program that focuses on the theory, organization, and process of information collection, transmission, and utilization in traditional and electronic forms. Includes instruction in information classification and organization; information storage and processing; transmission, transfer, and signaling; communications and networking; systems planning and design; human interfacing and use analysis; database development; information policy analysis; and related aspects of hardware, software, economics, social factors, and capacity.
A program that focuses on computer theory, computing problems and solutions, and the design of computer systems and user interfaces from a scientific perspective. Includes instruction in the principles of computational science, computer development and programming, and applications to a variety of end-use situations.
A program focusing on the principles of applied visual simulation technology and the application of quantitative analyses to human-computer interaction. Includes instruction in object-oriented programming, artificial intelligence, computer communications and networks, computer graphics, virtual worlds and simulation systems, probability, statistics, stochastic modeling, data analysis, human-performance evaluation, and human-behavior modeling.
A program that prepares individuals to design and implement enterprise software systems that rely on distributed computing and service-oriented architecture, including databases, web services, cloud computing, and mobile apps. Includes instruction in data management, distributed and cloud computing, enterprise software architecture, enterprise and cloud security, mobile systems and applications, server administration, and web development.
A program that focuses on the application of computer-based technologies and services to biological, biomedical, and biotechnology research. Includes instruction in algorithms, network architecture, principles of software design, human interface design, usability studies, search strategies, database management and data mining, digital image processing, computer graphics and animation, CAD, computer programming, and applications to experimental design and analysis and to specific quantitative, modeling, and analytical studies in the various biological specializations.
An interdisciplinary program that focuses on the study of the interaction between people and technology and how that technology impacts society, and combines disciplines within the fields of computing and information science (information systems, software engineering, artificial intelligence and design), engineering, and the behavior sciences (cognitive science, cognitive psychology, sociology, organizational psychology, and social psychology). Includes instruction in information technology, cognitive and behavioral sciences, and systems design.
A program that focuses on the analysis of large scale data sources from the interdisciplinary perspectives of applied statistics, computer science, data storage, data representation, data modeling, mathematics, and statistics. Includes instruction in computer algorithms, computer programming, data management, data mining, information policy, information retrieval, mathematical modeling, quantitative analysis, statistics, trend spotting, and visual analytics.
Any instructional program in data science not listed above.
A program that focuses on applying computer science approaches in the representation, analysis, design, and modeling of chemical structures and associated metadata, such as biological activity endpoints and physicochemical properties. Includes instruction in chemical information technology, computational chemistry, computer science, database design, molecular modeling, scientific computing, and statistics.
A program that focuses on the application of computer science and software engineering to medical research and clinical information technology support, and the development of advanced imaging, database, and decision systems. Includes instruction in computer science, health information systems architecture, medical knowledge structures, medical language and image processing, quantitative medical decision modeling, imaging techniques, electronic medical records, medical research systems, clinical decision support, and informatics aspects of specific research and practice problems.
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$142,650 per yearNational average salaryVery HighJob growth rate
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Master's degreeTypical education requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as computer and information research scientists.
- Less than high school 0%
- High school graduate 1%
- College dropout 5%
- Associate’s degree 2%
- Bachelor’s degree 35%
- Master’s degree 37%
- Doctorate degree 21%
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