January 5, 2012
Salaries UP!
Good news for the Class of 2011!
Posted in: Career Services General News
Salaries Up for Class of 2011 according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers!
The overall average salary for Class of 2011 graduates is up to $41,701, which is 2.3 percent higher than the Class of 2010 average of $40,766, according to results of NACE’s Winter 2012 Salary Survey.
In addition to the increase in overall average salary for the class, the average salaries have increased across the board for individual disciplines. Computer science graduates have seen the biggest increase in average salary over 2010—4.1 percent to $60,594.
Average Salaries by Discipline
| Broad Category | 2010 Average | 2011 Average | Percent Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | $46,378 | $48,144 | 3.8% |
| Communications | $38,450 | $39,577 | 2.9% |
| Computer Science | $58,229 | $60,594 | 4.1% |
| Education | $37,040 | $37,830 | 2.1% |
| Engineering | $60,971 | $61,872 | 1.5% |
| Health Sciences | $44,451 | $44,955 | 1.1% |
| Humanities and Social Sciences | $34,856 | $35,503 | 1.9% |
| Math and Sciences | $39,749 | $40,204 | 1.1% |