Master of Science (MS) Degree Salary

Updated: 28 May 2012
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Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)$39,611 - $73,350  
  
Sr. Software Engineer / Developer / Programmer$66,655 - $129,131  
Software Engineer$50,456 - $107,871  
Physician Assistant (PA)$66,657 - $111,455  
High School Teacher$30,234 - $89,396  
Executive Director, Non-Profit Organization$33,141 - $106,436  
Mechanical Engineer$49,579 - $116,859  
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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 28 May 2012 | Individuals Reporting: 1,780
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Key Statistics for Employees with a Master of Science (MS) Degree

Popular Schools

Salary Range

Full Sail University$24,588 - $62,144
Northeastern University$38,517 - $98,441
Pennsylvania State University (PSU)$43,498 - $97,461
Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)$49,233 - $122,799
Southern Illinois University (SIU) - Carbondale$29,590 - $91,231
Popular Companies

Salary Range

U.S. Air Force (USAF)$45,000 - $145,785
The Boeing Company$66,000 - $89,875
Lockheed Martin CorpNot enough data
U.S. ArmyNot enough data
Merck & Co., Inc.Not enough data
Popular Cities

Salary Range

New York, New York$39,254 - $112,956
Chicago, Illinois$35,484 - $96,371
Houston, Texas$44,021 - $128,283
Washington, District of Columbia$41,541 - $157,288
Boston, Massachusetts$36,625 - $111,115
Gender
Female
52%
female alumni
 
Male
48%
male alumni
Salary:$43,041 - $73,386 $56,237 - $97,670

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