GraduateSmart
GraduateSmart
Common major: Computer Science
$135K/yr
Average Salary
6 years
Years of Education
+23%
Job Growth
15K+
Total Jobs
Study the societal implications of AI systems, develop frameworks for responsible AI, and advise organizations on ethical AI deployment. Emerging field at the intersection of technology, law, and philosophy.
$95K
Starting
$135K
Average
$175K
Senior
High School Diploma or GED
Foundation requirement for all pathways
Master's Degree in Computer Science
Typically 6 years
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Field
Technology & Computer Science
Required Degree
Master's Degree
Time in School
6 years
Job Demand
10-Year Job Growth
+23%
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Pay range
$95K–$175K
10th–90th percentile
Job growth
+23%
projected 2024–2034
Number of jobs
15K
in 2024
Much faster than average
Strong demand growth expected. Projected to grow from 15K to 18K jobs by 2034.
Typical duties
Detailed duties for this role are not currently tracked by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. See methodology notes below.
BLS does not track AI Ethics Researcher. Emerging field; workers map to 15-1221 Computer Research Scientists ($141K) for technical AI safety, or 19-3094/19-3039 for policy/governance. Keep DB salary if industry survey based.