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Computer Science Majors Will Earn Less This Year After Tech Layoffs
Starting salaries are projected to drop by 4% for the class of 2023 as companies including Google and Facebook cut costs.
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New college graduates who hoped to earn top dollar in Silicon Valley may be disappointed.
Starting salaries for graduates with a bachelor’s degree in computer science are projected to drop by 4% to $72,843 for the class of 2023 compared to a year ago, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers. Other majors that typically serve as a pipeline into tech roles, including math and engineering, are projected to see marginal gains at just 0.7%.