Table 1
Share of computer and information science workers with computer/information science or science and engineering degree, by occupation, 2003
| Occupation | Employed in this occupation | % with at least one S&E degree | % with at least one computer/information science degree | % whose highest degree is in computer/information sciences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,772,000 | 69% | 32% | 30% |
| Computer and information scientists, research | 40,000 | 76 | 43 | 40 |
| Computer support specialists | 223,000 | 51 | 17 | 16 |
| Computer system analysts | 424,000 | 68 | 39 | 36 |
| Database administrators | 90,000 | 67 | 29 | 26 |
| Network and computer systems administrators | 166,000 | 63 | 28 | 25 |
| Network systems and data communications analysts | 123,000 | 53 | 21 | 19 |
| Other computer information science occupations | 173,000 | 54 | 21 | 19 |
| Computer engineers – software | 534,000 | 85 | 41 | 38 |
Note: S&E stands for "science and engineering," which includes computer/math sciences, biological/agricultural/environmental life sciences, physical sciences, and social sciences and engineering.
Source: 2003 National Survey of College Graduates (NSF 2012a)
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