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The average starting salary for computer science majors is expected to be around $81,500 for the class of 2026, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, up 7% from the previous year.
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
Computer engineering and software engineering top the rankings, with both fields posting year-over-year starting salary increases in the mid‑single digits, reflecting competition among employers for graduates with coding, systems, and hardware expertise.
—Jenni Fink, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
In an 18-1 vote, board members approved a three-year contract for King with a $380,000 starting salary.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
In 2025, the average starting salary for a California teacher was $58,409, and the average salary was $101,084, according to the NEA.
—Diana Lambert, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
Computer engineering and software engineering top the rankings, with both fields posting year-over-year starting salary increases in the mid‑single digits, reflecting competition among employers for graduates with coding, systems, and hardware expertise.
—Jenni Fink, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
In an 18-1 vote, board members approved a three-year contract for King with a $380,000 starting salary.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
In 2025, the average starting salary for a California teacher was $58,409, and the average salary was $101,084, according to the NEA.
—Diana Lambert, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
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“Starting salary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/starting%20salary. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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