More than 56 percent of computer science majors in the class of 2011 who have applied for a job have already received an offer, the NACE reports. Computer software engineers who specialize in both applications and systems software are also expected to have plenty of opportunities. The law of supply and demand is in effect here, pushing average annual salary offers to just over $63,000, making computer science one of the best-paid majors in 2011.
Electrical engineering is the second-highest degree in demand (after MBA) at the master's degree level.
Average annual salary offer: $60,646
Business administration is one of the broadest undergrad majors, preparing students for jobs as compensation and benefits managers, marketing consultants, management consultants, general managers, financial analysts, employee relations managers and more. For those who recently graduated with a master's degree in business administration, opportunities are even greater. MBAs are by far the most in-demand master's degree, according to the NACE.
Average annual salary offer: $46,832 (for Bachelor's degree holders)
Graduates are finding openings with computer systems design establishments, software publishing firms, data processing and hosting companies, consulting services and health-care organizations.
Annual salary offer: $56,868
In addition to typical jobs designing, constructing or operating computer systems, there are opportunities for new grads specializing in digital systems, operating systems, computer networks and software engineering.
Average annual salary offer: $60,112
New grads have found jobs in specialty fields such computer systems analysis, data processing, decision support systems and software engineering.
Average annual salary offer: $54,372
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