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That marks a shift from last year, when engineering topped the list. The survey suggests computer science pay projections jumped 10.9% year over year, allowing the field to move ahead of engineering. For 2026 master’s grads, engineering is projected to average $92,873.
Other strong-paying master’s majors include business, around $86,563, and mathematics and sciences, about $81,129.
The survey is based on responses from 150 member organizations collected between Oct. 8- Nov. 30, 2025, with participating employers including companies such as Chevron, CVS Health, PepsiCo, and Verizon.
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Computer science students at Stanford University. Photo courtesy of Stanford University |
At the bachelor’s degree level, computer science graduates are also projected to command the highest starting salaries among all majors at about $81,535, followed by engineering graduates with projected salaries of $81,198.
In terms of hiring demand, the largest share of employers said they plan to recruit master’s graduates in computer science, while the field also ranks as the third most in-demand at the bachelor’s level.
