Computer science has fourth-highest starting salary

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Computer science majors had the fourth-highest average starting salary among all U.S. grads earning bachelor’s degrees in this year, according to a survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers. The average starting salary for computer science grads was $64,100.


Data in NACE’s report come from employers.


The top five majors with the highest starting salaries included:


Petroleum Engineering: $96,200


Computer Engineering: $70,300


Chemical Engineering: $66,900


Computer Science: $64,100


Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautical Engineering: $63,900



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