BAS AC Career Outcomes

Applied Computing

In the University of Arizona's transformative Bachelor of Applied Science in Applied Computing students are prepared for a wide variety of dynamic computing and technology jobs across industries.

BAS AC graduates are ready to excel in a wide array of in-demand positions, including:

  • Application Support Specialis
  • Cybersecurity Application Analyst
  • Database Administrator
  • Developer
  • Development Operations
  • Architect/Engineer
  • Information Architect
  • Information Technology Analyst
  • Machine Learning Specialist/Engineer
  • Network Manager
  • Security Analys
  • Software Architec
  • System/Network Administrator
  • UX Designer
  • Web Develope

A Field of Growing Importance & Demand

$79K

Average Salary for Bachelor's in
Applied Computing

According to Payscale, the average salary for a bachelor's in applied computing graduate is $79,000 per year, with top annual average salaries ranging up to $130,000 or more, though the average for computer and information technology occupations in general is $105,900, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Additionally, overall employment in computer and information technology occupations is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations from 2023 to 2033.


Top Applied Computing Employers

Top applied computing employers nationwide, according to Payscale, include:

  • Adobe
  • Amazon
  • American Express
  • Apple
  • Boeing Inc
  • Caterpillar Inc
  • Cisco
  • Deloitte
  • Ford Motor Company
  • Google
  • BM
  • JP Morgan Chase
  • Microsoft
  • NASA
  • National Institute of Standards and Technology
  • Nike
  • SAIC
  • Sandia National Laboratories
  • US Air Forc
  • US Department of Defense

Ready to lead and innovate in the world of information technology?

Learn more about the Bachelor of Applied Science in Applied Computing by contacting us at infosci-ugrad@arizona.edu, or review the admissions process and begin your application now.

If you are a current U of A student, learn more about declaring a major, minor or certificate.

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