Highest Paying Computer Science Specializations

Computer Science is currently one of the most reputed and sought-after streams. In a digitized world, most industries have separate departments for tech support, web development, software engineering, and others. 

While Computer Science graduates are decently-paid globally, the highest paying computer science specializations include Artificial Intelligence, IT, and Data Analytics among others.  

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Computer Science: Course Brief

Computer Science courses cover topics based on the specialization you have chosen. You can expect to study modules such as Discrete Structures, Database Management System, Programming Languages, Big Data, Data Structures and Algorithms, Computer Architecture and Assembly Language, etc. 

Top Universities Offering CS Courses Globally

Many leading institutions globally offer computer science specializations. Some of the top universities across leading study abroad destinations are mentioned below: 

Top Universities for CS Specializations in the US

• University of California, Berkeley 
• Stanford University 
• Carnegie Mellon University
• Harvard University 
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology 

Top Universities for CS Specializations in the UK

• University of Oxford
• University of Cambridge 
• Imperial College London
• The University of Manchester
• The University of Edinburgh

Top Universities for CS Specializations in Canada

• University of British Columbia
• University of Toronto
• University of Waterloo
• McGill University 
• University of Alberta

Top Universities for CS Specializations in Australia 

• The University of Sydney 
• The University of Queensland 
• University of New South Wales Sydney
• Monash University 
• RMIT University 

Specializations

To get the highest paying jobs in the computer science field, you can study an array of specializations. Some of the popular options include: 

• Artificial Intelligence 
• Computer Network and Security
• Information Management and Data Analytics
• Mobile and Web Computing

Levels of Education 

 There are multiple levels of education in the domain that you can study. Based on your eligibility and institutions’ acceptance criteria, you can look at the below-listed levels: 

• Undergraduate level
• Postgraduate level
• Certification courses
• Graduation Diploma 
• Ph.D.

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Average Fee Required for Studying the Highest Paying Computer Science Specializations

The tuition fee for computer science specializations will vary depending on the institution you pick and the country you decide to study in. 

You can check below what some of the top global institutions charge for a degree in computer science. 

Institution Name	Course Name	Course Fees
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), US	Master of Science Program in Computational Science and Engineering	USD 52,026 (INR 39,76,145)
Oxford University, UK	MSc Computer Science	EUR 35,232 (INR 29,43,100)
Imperial College of London	MSc Computing	GBP 36,500 (INR 36,89,900)
University of Toronto, Canada	Master of Science in Applied Computing	CAD 68,500 (INR 41,10,500)
Australian National University	Master of Computing	AUD 47,940 (INR 38,58,900)

Job Prospects

After graduating from a computer science course, you can apply for jobs in various MNCs. These organizations operate globally and have operations in all developed nations like the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and others.  

Some of the top companies you can work for are:

• Amazon
• Netflix
• Google
• Microsoft
• Deloitte

After studying the highest paying computer science specializations, you can enter various computer science streams. Some of the top industries you can work for are:

• Information Technology
• IT training
• Nanotechnology
• Network Engineering
• Telecommunications Research

You will find multiple options for the highest-paying jobs in the computer science field. Some of the in-demand work positions are:

• Software Architect
• Software Developer
• Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)
• DevOps Engineer
• Cyber Security Engineer 

 

Average Salary for Sought-After CS Profiles

After graduating from the highest paying computer science streams, there are endless opportunities for you to explore. All global industries require skilled computer science graduates considering the ongoing digital transformation. 

Below are some of the highest-paying jobs in the computer science field and their average salary in their respective countries. 

Job Position	Average Salary (Per Annum)	Country
Software Engineer	USD 94,775 (INR 72,43,200)	US
Software Architect	USD 128,712 (INR 98,36,900)	US
Computer Scientist	GBP 34,403 (INR 34,77,900)	UK
Data Scientist	GBP 40,833 (INR 41,27,900)	UK
Senior Software Engineer	CAD 105,808 (INR 63,49,310)	Canada
Web Developer	CAD 57,456 (INR 34,47,811)	Canada
Full Stack Software Developer	AUD 80,019 (INR 45,07,800)	Australia
Information Technology (IT) Manager	AUD 113,471 (INR 63,92,300)	Australia

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