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Logic

Types of Degrees Logic Majors Are Earning

Those studying Logic have the option of earning degrees at several award levels.

Award Level	Graduates
Bachelor’s Degree	3
Master’s Degree	7
Doctor’s Degree	1

What Logic Majors Need to Know

Studies in Logic develop a specific mix of knowledge, skills, and abilities — derived from O*NET surveys of workers in occupations that Logic graduates commonly enter.

Knowledge Areas

This major prepares you for careers needing Logic emphasizes the following knowledge areas:

• English Language — Importance 3.7 / 5; level 4.2 / 7.
• Customer and Personal Service — Importance 3.6 / 5; level 4.2 / 7.
• Mathematics — Importance 3.5 / 5; level 4.2 / 7.
• Administrative — Importance 3.2 / 5; level 3.9 / 7.
• Computers and Electronics — Importance 3.2 / 5; level 4.0 / 7.

^{Importance is rated 1–5; level is 1–7. Source: ONET Online — weighted across related occupations.*}

Skills

Skills developed in a Logic program reflects the day-to-day work of related occupations:

• Reading Comprehension — Importance 4 / 5; level 4.5 / 7.
• Active Listening — Importance 3.9 / 5; level 4.1 / 7.
• Writing — Importance 3.9 / 5; level 4.3 / 7.
• Critical Thinking — Importance 3.9 / 5; level 4.2 / 7.
• Speaking — Importance 3.8 / 5; level 4.1 / 7.

Abilities

Abilities most relevant to Logic careers — again drawn from O*NET surveys of related occupations:

• Written Comprehension — Importance 4.0 / 5; level 4.5 / 7.
• Oral Expression — Importance 4.0 / 5; level 4.5 / 7.
• Oral Comprehension — Importance 4.0 / 5; level 4.6 / 7.
• Written Expression — Importance 4.0 / 5; level 4.3 / 7.
• Deductive Reasoning — Importance 4.0 / 5; level 4.3 / 7.

Common Job Activities

Day-to-day, Logic graduates report doing:

Activity	Frequency / Importance
Getting Information	4.4 / 7
Working with Computers	4.3 / 7
Documenting/Recording Information	4.2 / 7
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	4.2 / 7
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	4.1 / 7
Making Decisions and Solving Problems	4.0 / 7
Analyzing Data or Information	3.9 / 7
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	3.8 / 7
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	3.8 / 7
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards	3.8 / 7

Technology Skills Used on the Job

Most frequently-cited tools used by Logic professionals:

Tool / Software	Category	In-Demand
Microsoft Office software	Office suite software	✓
Microsoft Excel	Spreadsheet software	✓
Web browser software	Internet browser software	—
Microsoft Outlook	Electronic mail software	—
Microsoft PowerPoint	Presentation software	✓
Microsoft Word	Word processing software	✓
SAS	Analytical or scientific software	—
Microsoft Access	Data base user interface and query software	—
StataCorp Stata	Analytical or scientific software	—
The MathWorks MATLAB	Analytical or scientific software	✓
IBM SPSS Statistics	Analytical or scientific software	—
R	Object or component oriented development software	✓

^{Source: ONET Online technology skills, weighted across related occupations.*}

Sample Job Titles

Real job postings for Logic graduates include:

• Clinical Project Manager
• Clinical Trials Manager
• Research Coordinator
• Postdoctoral Fellow
• Clinical Research Director
• Clinical Program Manager
• Clinical Research Manager
• Clinical Manager
• Postdoctoral Research Fellow
• Clinical Research Monitor
• Clinical Research Administrator
• Clinical Trial Manager
• Clinical Research Coordinator
• Clinical Program Coordinator
• Postdoctoral Associate

Education Typically Required

Across the occupations open to Logic graduates, the typical level of education actually held by current workers is distributed as:

Education Level	Share of Workers
Bachelor’s degree	44.6%
Master’s degree	16.3%
Doctoral degree	11.4%
Post-doctoral training	6.8%
Postsecondary certificate	6.2%
Some college courses	4.9%
Associate’s degree (or other 2-year)	4.5%
High school diploma or equivalent	3.7%
First professional degree	0.5%
Post-master’s certificate	0.5%
Post-baccalaureate certificate	0.5%

^{Source: ONET Online education / training / experience requirements.*}

Who Is Earning a Degree in Logic?

Gender Distribution

This field skews predominantly male, with men earning 72.7% of Logic degrees.

Gender	Graduates	Share
Women	3	27.3%
Men	8	72.7%

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the national level, the racial-ethnic distribution of Logic graduates is as follows:

Race / Ethnicity	Graduates	Share
White	6	54.5%
Asian	1	9.1%
Black or African American	1	9.1%
International Students	3	27.3%

^{See minority definition below.}

How Much Do Logic Graduates Earn?

The U.S. Department of Education tracks median earnings of Logic graduates 1, 4, and 5 years after completion. Earnings tend to climb steadily as graduates gain experience and move into mid-career roles.

Years Out	Median Earnings
1 year	$35,242
4 years	$46,522
5 years	$56,339

By year 5 out, median earnings rise to $56,339 — roughly 60% above the 1-year mark.

^{Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker.}

Is a Degree in Logic Worth It?

Strictly by the federal earnings tracker, Logic graduates earn a median of $46,522 four years after completion — roughly 22% above the national median for workers with only a high school diploma (~$38,000).

^{ROI estimate compares the program’s 4-yr median earnings against the 2023 BLS CPS median earnings for high-school-only workers. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard + BLS Current Population Survey.}

Related Programs

You may also be interested in these closely related fields of study:

Program	CIP Code
Philosophy	38.01
Applied and Professional Ethics	38.0104
Ethics	38.0103
Philosophy, Other	38.0199
Philosophy	38.0101

References

The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students and international students. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
• O*NET Online
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard

More about our data sources and methodologies.