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

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stickybytes

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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.
 
Wayyyy wayyy too many variables to take into account.

Location, previous work experience, resume, etc.
 
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.
 
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.
 
For the love of god, make certain you get some internships / Co-ops. They will make a world of difference.
 
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).
 
Originally posted by: PaulNEPats
I hope you really love your major.
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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.
 
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