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Starting Salaries Increase for Computer Science Majors (undergraduate)

According to a recent study by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, the average starting salary for new computer science graduates increased by 4.1% from last year to $53,396. Computer science remains one of the highest-paying majors, exceeded only by chemical engineering ($59,361), computer engineering ($56,201), electrical engineering ($55,292), and mechanical engineering ($54,128). Increased demand is the primary reason for the salary increase, with nearly 9 out of 10 employers seeing more competition for new college graduates. (July, 2007)

9-month Starting Salary for New Ph.D. Graduates in Computer Science and Computer Engineering for a Tenure-track Assistant Professor

Based on The Computing Research Association (CRA)'s Taulbee Survey 2007-2008, 9-month starting salary for new Ph.D. graduates in computer science and computer engineering for a tenure-track assistant professor is $84,951 on average for 9 months.

Based on The Computing Research Association (CRA)'s Taulbee Survey 2006, 9-month starting salary for new Ph.D. graduates in computer science and computer engineering for a tenure-track assistant professor is $82,626 on average for 9 months.