The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Federal government, excluding postal service
- Computer systems designers
- Researchers and developers in the physical, engineering, and life sciences
Outlook
Demand for computer and information research scientists is expected to be very strong. As the demand for new and better technology grows, so will the demand for computer scientists. Increased emphasis on cybersecurity and data management should lead to increased job openings.
Companies investing in newer, faster, and mobile technologies will want computer and information research scientists to provide feedback on new products.
Computer and Information Research Scientists (CIS 100582)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
381 Very small |
& |
21.3% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
37 Very few |
| Champaign Area |
12 Very small |
& |
25.0% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Cook County |
191 Very small |
& |
20.9% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
19 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
10 Very small |
& |
60.0% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Du Page County |
69 Very small |
& |
23.2% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Lake County |
22 Very small |
& |
22.7% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
11 Very small |
& |
18.2% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
5 Very small |
& |
60.0% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Springfield Area |
5 Very small |
& |
20.0% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
9 Very small |
& |
33.3% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Will County |
9 Very small |
& |
22.2% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| United States |
36,500 Small |
& |
22.7% |
2.8% |
>>>> |
3,400 Very few |