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Post-Graduation Earnings: Starting Salary by Major at Stanford University

Your choice of major has a direct impact on your earning potential immediately after college. This page provides a look at the median starting salaries for recent bachelor's degree graduates from Stanford University.

Average Starting Salaries (Recent Graduates)

Major Field Median Starting Salary
Computer Science. $136,499
Human Biology. $34,526
Economics. $85,391
Engineering, Other. $57,995
Cognitive Science. $92,632
Political Science & Government. $39,927
Mathematics. $Data missing
International Relations & National Security Studies. $58,221
Research & Experimental Psychology. $Data missing
Mechanical Engineering. $78,343
*Salary data reflects median earnings two years post-graduation.
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