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- Information Security Analyst $129,180 median pay (BLS)
- Entry Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Outlook
- 21 percent (much faster than the average)
- Network and Systems Administrator $99,130 median pay (BLS)
- Entry Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Outlook
- -4 percent (decline)
- Computer Network Architect $134,050 median pay (BLS)
- Entry Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Outlook
- 8 percent (much faster than the average)
- Compliance Officer $80,730 median pay (BLS)
- Entry Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Outlook
- 4 percent (as fast as the average)
- Computer and Information Systems Manager $175,140 median pay (BLS)
- Entry Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Outlook
- 16 percent (much faster than the average)
Occupations
Cybersecurity Occupations Compared
These are the 5 occupations our research linked to cybersecurity, information assurance, and digital forensics degrees. 5 of them accept an associate degree, a bachelor's degree, or no degree as the usual way in.
| Occupation | Median Pay | Jobs | Usual Entry Level | Outlook, 2025 to 2035 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,140 | 670,570 | Bachelor's | 16 percent |
| Computer Network Architects | $134,050 | 179,740 | Bachelor's | 8 percent |
| Information Security Analysts | $129,180 | 190,650 | Bachelor's | 21 percent |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $99,130 | 314,340 | Bachelor's | -4 percent |
| Compliance Officers | $80,730 | 417,070 | Bachelor's | 4 percent |
Pay
Median Pay by Occupation
The 5 highest-paying occupations on the list, with information security analysts highlighted.
Sources
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2025-35 projections
All sources retrieved .