Computer science graduates in the U.S. are projected to earn the highest starting salaries of about US$81,535 for the class of 2026, up nearly 7% year-on-year, a recent survey shows.

Computer science majors are expected to get the biggest pay bump, according to new data from the National Association of Colleges and Employers.

Computer science ranks third among the most in-demand U.S. bachelor’s degrees, with 60% of employers planning to hire such graduates, according to a recent survey.

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