by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out the key facts every economics and computer science major should know — including career paths, salary data, the skills you will develop, and the best colleges offering economics and computer science programs.
In the U.S., economics and computer science is a popular field of study, with 128 degrees awarded annually.
Our 2026 Best Economics and Computer Science Schools ranking analyzes these 8 schools to determine the best overall colleges for economics and computer science students. Continue reading to check out one of our many unbiased rankings of economics and computer science programs later in this article.
Programs in Economics and Computer Science develop a specific mix of skills, knowledge, and abilities — derived from O*NET surveys of workers in the occupations economics and computer science graduates commonly enter.
Skills emphasized by a economics and computer science program reflects the day-to-day work of related occupations:
Based on O*NET data, a economics and computer science major emphasizes the following knowledge areas:
There are several economics and computer science degree levels. The table below shows the typical length of the most common levels, and how many graduates earn each one.
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 86 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 42 |
People currently working in careers related to economics and computer science tend to have obtained the following education levels.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 36.6% |
| Doctoral degree | 29.0% |
| Master’s degree | 22.8% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 3.5% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 1.9% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 1.9% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 1.7% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 1.3% |
| Some college courses | 1.2% |
| Post-doctoral training | 0.1% |
View the chart below to get an idea of what level of education most of those in economics and computer science careers hold.
Source: ONET Online education / training / experience requirements.*
Majoring in economics and computer science opens doors to numerous career paths. Here are some of the most common occupations related to economics and computer science.
The following options are some of the most in-demand careers related to economics and computer science.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,328,652 | -4.2% |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | 830,747 | 2.9% |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | 585,851 | 1.3% |
| Data Scientists | 507,848 | 8.1% |
| Managers, All Other | 468,025 | 6.2% |
| Compliance Managers | 310,203 | 13.0% |
| Clinical Data Managers | 300,656 | -0.9% |
| Loss Prevention Managers | 265,210 | 2.2% |
Salaries for economics and computer science graduates vary widely by occupation. The following table shows the top highest-paying careers economics and computer science grads often go into.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
| Clinical Data Managers | $99,475 |
With 8 different economics and computer science programs to choose from, finding the best fit can be a challenge. We have analyzed these schools to produce unbiased economics and computer science school rankings to help you.
Those considering economics and computer science, you may also want to explore other closely related fields of study within the same broad area.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics and Computer Science | 128 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 30,141 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 28,033 |
| Data Analytics | 12,891 |
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | 10,355 |
| Data Science | 7,716 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 5,740 |
| Nutrition Sciences | 5,456 |
| Behavioral Sciences | 5,391 |
| Sustainability Studies | 4,374 |
| Cognitive Science | 3,121 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
