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CAREER
Computer and Information Research Scientists
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$126,830
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+15.4% (much faster than the average)
Most Common Level of Education
Master's degree
Career
Roadtrip Nation Leaders in This Career
What Computer and Information Research Scientists Do
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.
Other Job Titles Computer and Information Research Scientists May Have
Computer Scientist, Computer Specialist, Control System Computer Scientist, Research Scientist, Scientific Programmer Analyst
How Leaders Describe a Typical Day at Work
I make myself a cup of rooibos tea at 6am and spend a few hours working through deep thinking work, reading and reviewing everything from the news and scientific papers to engineering documents from my colleagues. The bulk of my day afterwards, I’m either meeting with people in person or virtually, moving our work along, or when it gets really fun, I’m in the field digging through someone else’s trash to learn more about how we can prevent it!
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- Analyze problems to develop solutions involving computer hardware and software.
- Apply theoretical expertise and innovation to create or apply new technology, such as adapting principles for applying computers to new uses.
- Assign or schedule tasks to meet work priorities and goals.
- Meet with managers, vendors, and others to solicit cooperation and resolve problems.
- Design computers and the software that runs them.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Computer and Information Research Scientists
Most common level of education among people in
this career: Master's degree (38%)
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctoral or professional degree
Other*
*All other responses combined for clarity.
Majors Related to Career
Additional Skills & Experiences That Can Help You Excel
Learn how to prioritize things and keep yourself distant enough to where if something isn't working you can step away from it, work on something else, and then come back to it later.
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Getting Started
Recommended First Step for:
College Students
Versatility is more and more relevant to any job position, do not be afraid to stretch yourself in college by combining your core disciplines with other unrelated subjects.
Everyone
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