how much can a cs major graduating from college in 4 years make?

[stickybytes]

I'm a computer science major in college and will be graduating in 4 years with a bachelor's degree from NYU. I'll probably be looking to become a software engineer or programmer. What can i expect my starting salary to be when i graduate taking into account the trends in the industry, all the outsourcing stuff, etc? Where can i expect to be working at and how difficult do you think it will be trying to find a job?

Furthermore, if anyone on this forum graduated from college with a cs degree or works in the industry and doesn't mind sharing your career journey and experiences, please enligten me.

Thanks.
PS: I will be in NYC.

 

[MikeMike]

>$100 per year.

 

[BigJ]

Wayyyy wayyy too many variables to take into account.

Location, previous work experience, resume, etc.

 

[Deleted member 4644]

11ty billion.




In all seriousness, probably somewhere in the 40-60k range unless you are at the top of your class or have great internships.

 

[halik]

it depends how good you are,
I've got a double degree in Economics and CS from a top school (#10 and #4 in the respective majors) and my total comp this year is ~80-85 depending on the bonus. I've graduated earlier this year.

 

[Reckoner]

I hope you really love your major.

 

[mundane]

For the love of god, make certain you get some internships / Co-ops. They will make a world of difference.

 

[mugs]

Man, you're graduating in 4 years? What do you think we have, a crystal ball? First of all, 2/3 of the freshmen who started in CS at my school changed majors because it was too hard. So don't assume you're going to graduate with a CS degree in 4 years. Secondly, have you heard of this outsourcing stuff that's going on? Nobody knows what's going to happen with that in the next 4 years. Supposedly the trend is that the jobs are coming back to the US, but who knows. You could graduate in 4 years with not a job in sight, or you could land a job before you graduate. How much you'll be making will depend entirely on where you live (or are willing to live).

 

[DurocShark]

You'll move to India, and make 2000 rupees per year.

 

[fs5]

Originally posted by: PaulNEPats
I hope you really love your major.

he doesn't since he's asking how much money he can make from it. I predict you'll switch your major or be miserable.

 

[KillerCharlie]

Originally posted by: LordSegan
40-60k range

Sounds about right... depends on location obviously.