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Experience: Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job. |
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Education: Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree). |
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Training: Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training. |
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Computer and Information Research Scientists |
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Computer and information research scientists invent and design new approaches to computing technology and find innovative uses for existing technology. They study and solve complex problems in computing for business, medicine, science, and other fields.
Most computer and information research scientists work full time. About 1 in 10 worked more than 40 hours per week in 2014.
Most jobs for computer and information research scientists require a Ph.D. in computer science or a related field. In the federal government, a bachelor's degree may be sufficient for some jobs.
The median annual wage for computer and information research scientists was $110,620 in May 2015.
Employment of computer and information research scientists is projected to grow 11 percent from 2014 to 2024, faster than the average for all occupations. Computer scientists are likely to enjoy excellent job prospects, because many companies report difficulties finding these highly skilled workers.
Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for computer and information research scientists.
Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of computer and information research scientists with similar occupations.
Learn more about computer and information research scientists by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations. |
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U.S. National Figures. |
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| Computer and Information Research Scientists |
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) |
8,040 |
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services |
6,410 |
| Scientific Research and Development Services |
5,070 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools |
1,890 |
| Software Publishers |
1,560 |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services |
1,080 |
| Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers |
840 |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services |
710 |
| Other Information Services |
570 |
| Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services |
400 |
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