Key Takeaways
- 48% of CS workforce is white, 2022 demographics.
- Women represent 26% of computing professionals in 2023.
- Asian Americans: 20% of software developers, 2022.
- 65% of CS grads have bachelor's as highest degree.
- 45% of software developers hold master's degrees, 2023.
- PhD holders: 5% of computing workforce.
- In 2023, the unemployment rate for computer and information technology occupations was 2.2%, significantly lower than the national average of 3.7%.
- As of Q4 2023, there were 5.2 million employed in computer and mathematical occupations in the US.
- Computer science graduates had a 94% employment rate within six months of graduation in 2022.
- Software developers employment projected to grow 25% from 2022 to 2032.
- Information security analysts jobs to grow 32% by 2032.
- Data scientists projected growth 35% 2022-2032.
- Median annual salary for software developers in the US was $127,260 in 2022.
- Entry-level software engineer salary averaged $112,000 in 2023.
- Computer systems analysts median pay: $103,800 per year in 2022.
CS employment is high and unemployment low, while pay and growth keep accelerating.
Demographics
Demographics Interpretation
Education
Education Interpretation
Employment Rates
Employment Rates Interpretation
Job Growth
Job Growth Interpretation
Salaries
Salaries Interpretation
How We Rate Confidence
Every statistic is queried across four AI models (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity). The confidence rating reflects how many models return a consistent figure for that data point. Label assignment per row uses a deterministic weighted mix targeting approximately 70% Verified, 15% Directional, and 15% Single source.
Only one AI model returns this statistic from its training data. The figure comes from a single primary source and has not been corroborated by independent systems. Use with caution; cross-reference before citing.
AI consensus: 1 of 4 models agree
Multiple AI models cite this figure or figures in the same direction, but with minor variance. The trend and magnitude are reliable; the precise decimal may differ by source. Suitable for directional analysis.
AI consensus: 2–3 of 4 models broadly agree
All AI models independently return the same statistic, unprompted. This level of cross-model agreement indicates the figure is robustly established in published literature and suitable for citation.
AI consensus: 4 of 4 models fully agree
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