Wage increase after completing the "Business Informatics Bachelor UAS" degree program

With a Bachelor's degree from a University of Applied Sciences, you can take on a specialist management position and become an expert in business informatics and digital business solutions. The "Business Informatics Bachelor UAS" is also clearly reflected in your salary. The expected salary increase is achieved by most Bachelor's graduates in the first one to two years after graduation. Their salary increased by up to 30 %.

You can use the "Salarium" salary calculator to work out how much your "Business Informatics Bachelor UAS" salary increase could be. Your personal salary opportunities depend on various criteria such as the industry, the region, your employer, your previous training, your professional experience and your age.

We have calculated a case for you as an example: A 22-year-old trained computer scientist with a vocational baccalaureate works in the central IT department of a major distributor in Ticino.

Now it's your turn. This is how it works: Open the "Salarium - Wage calculator" window below and then click on "Calculate wages"

Inputs:

  • REGION: Select your region / place of work (in the example Ticino)
  • INDUSTRY: Select your industry (in the example 47 retail trade)
  • PROFESSIONAL GROUP: enter "Business IT specialist UAS" and Salarium will suggest the corresponding professional group: 25 specialists in information and communication technology
  • POSITION IN THE COMPANY: without management function
  • HOURS PER WEEK: 42
  • TRAINING: Completed vocational training
  • AGE: Your estimated age after completing the continuing education, further training (22 in the example)
  • YEARS OF SERVICE: Your number of years of service (0 in the example)
  • COMPANY SIZE: In the example 50 and more employees
  • 12/13 MONTHLY WAGE: 12 monthly wages
  • SPECIAL PAYMENTS: No
  • MONTHLY / HOURLY WAGE: Monthly wage

Source:"Federal Statistical Office, FSO"

Note: This sample calculation is based on data from Salarium (end of 2024). Information can be foundhere. A list of other payroll calculator tools is availablehere.

He earns CHF 5,218 per month. After completing the four-year part-time UAS degree course in business informatics, he will take on new tasks and thus be promoted to a higher salary group. For the calculation of the Bachelor of Applied Sciences in Business Informatics, the "Position in the company" must be adjusted to "Level 3+4: Lower management", "Education" to "University of Applied Sciences UAS" and the "Age" to "26 years".

His "Business Informatics Bachelor UAS" salary will increase to CHF 7,461, i.e. by more than 43 % or around CHF 2,243.

Please note: The calculation is intended as an example "Business Informatics Bachelor UAS". As mentioned above, the salary depends on various factors and can vary considerably.

Another example of a business IT specialist UAS with a Bachelor's degree: CHF 825,000 more salary until retirement

Manuela is 23 years old and completed an IT internship at an insurance company in Stans after completing her high school diploma. She is enthusiastic about her internship in the IT sector, where she can help to optimize business processes. Manuela would like to acquire a sound knowledge of information and communication technologies for her future career. She has therefore decided to study for a Bachelor's degree in Business Informatics. Manuela continues to gain practical experience in insurance informatics while studying part-time. The course covers business administration, computer science, mathematics, information management, programming, software engineering, operating systems, English and project management. After graduating from the University of Applied Sciences, Manuela will be able to develop and implement computer-aided solutions for various business fields. As a project manager, she will act as a link between business administration and IT in the future. She takes care of complex, demanding projects. Manuela analyzes the requirements, taking into account user needs as well as technical, organizational and financial framework conditions. This also includes collecting data and holding discussions with all those involved in the project. Based on the results of the analysis, Manuela draws up specifications, evaluates solutions and decides on system extensions or product purchases. Her strong communication skills, prudent working methods and analytical thinking help her in this new role. With her Bachelor's degree, Manuela will also be able to take on challenging tasks in the management of different companies in the future. With her Bachelor's degree, she has increased her earning potential and improved her prospects on the job market.

Financial benefits of the Bachelor's degree program in Business Information Systems Bachelor UAS

After her degree in business informatics, Manuela will receive CHF 2,137 more per month than before and will therefore have at least CHF 825,000 more at her disposal by the time she retires than if she had not studied.

As this theoretical calculation does not take into account any further salary increases, promotions or interest on savings, the salary can still increase significantly.

Calculation in detail "Business Informatics Bachelor UAS"

UAS degree course in business informatics:

  • 4 years, part-time study, 50% practical work
  • Study costs (enrollment and tuition fees): CHF 6'600
  • Loss of earnings during the four years of part-time study: CHF 142,776 (5,949 / 2 = 2,974.5 x 12 x 4)
  • Total training costs: CHF 149,376 (training costs plus loss of salary CHF 6,600 + CHF 142,776 = CHF 149,376)

Wage difference and yield calculation "Business Informatics Bachelor UAS":

  • Difference in salary between the position as an IT intern and the position as a business IT specialist: CHF 8,086 - CHF 5,949 = CHF 2,137 per month and CHF 25,644 per year (12 x CHF 2,137 = CHF 25,644)
  • She recoups the total training costs of CHF 136,288 for a Bachelor's degree in business informatics from the UAS in 3.5 years with her higher salary as a business informatics specialist (CHF 136,288 / CHF25,644 per year = 3.5 years)
  • Over the remaining 38 years until retirement (27 to 65), this additional income will add up to CHF 974,472 (38 x CHF 25,644 = CHF 974,472)
  • If the training costs are deducted from this additional income, an additional sum of around CHF 825,096 remains at her disposal(CHF 974'472 - CHF 149'376 = CHF 825'096)

Sources "Business Informatics Bachelor UAS":

  • The training costs correspond to an average of the "Business Informatics Bachelor UAS" courses offered in German-speaking Switzerland.
  • The wages for "Business Informatics Bachelor UAS" were calculated in the federal wage calculator www.salarium.ch with the following settings:
  • Calculations as a computer scientistwith a Matura before the Bachelor's degree:
    • Region: Central Switzerland
    • Sector: 65 Insurance companies, pension funds (excluding social security)
    • Occupational group: 25 Academic and compar. Professionals in information and communication technology
    • Position in the company: Level 5 without management function
    • Hours per week: 42 hours
    • Education: Matura
    • Age: 23 years
    • Years of service: not specified
    • Company size: 50 and more employees
    • 12/13 monthly salary: 13 monthly salary (converted pro rata to 12 salaries)
    • Special payments: no
    • Monthly / hourly wage: Monthly wage
    • Result:Central value (median) ofCHF 5'949
  • Calculationsafter the Bachelor's degree "Business Informatics Bachelor UAS":
    • Region: Central Switzerland
    • Sector: 65 Insurance companies, pension funds (excluding social security)
    • Occupational group: 25 Academic and compar. Professionals in information and communication technology ("Business Informatics Bachelor UAS")
    • Position in the company: Level 3+4 Lower management
    • Hours per week: 42 hours
    • Education: University of Applied Sciences (UAS)
    • Age: 27 years
    • Years of service: not specified
    • Company size: 50 and more employees
    • 12/13 monthly salary: 13 monthly salary (converted pro rata to 12 salaries)
    • Special payments: no
    • Monthly / hourly wage: Monthly wage
    • Result:Central value (median) ofCHF 8'086

(All figures as at November 2022)

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