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Software Developer

Design, build, and maintain software — from consumer apps to backend systems that run the internet.

$132Kmedian / yr
Range: $77K – $209K
+25% by 2032
Bachelor's degree

Data Scientist

Turn data into decisions — using statistics, ML, and storytelling to answer business questions.

$108Kmedian / yr
Range: $61K – $184K
+35% by 2032
Bachelor's or master's

Research Scientist

Run experiments to advance knowledge in biology, chemistry, neuroscience, or applied fields.

$95Kmedian / yr
Range: $55K – $164K
+7% by 2032
PhD typical in academia; master's in industry

Cybersecurity Analyst

Defend organizations from attacks — monitoring, incident response, architecture.

$120Kmedian / yr
Range: $69K – $182K
+32% by 2032
Bachelor's degree + certifications

AI / Machine Learning Engineer

Build and deploy ML systems at scale. One of the highest-paid tracks in tech.

$145Kmedian / yr
Range: $81K – $222K
+26% by 2032
Bachelor's or master's

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