Career Outlook

The annual starting salary for new college graduates in Computer Science and Software Development job categories outside the Rio Grande Valley generally ranges from $35,000 to $40,000. If you find employment in the Valley, you should obtain an entry level job with an annual average salary of between $25,000 to $35,000 - depending on the extent of your responsibilities. Regional and state employment studies that make projections for job growth show an increasing demand by potential employees for Computer Science Technology jobs through 2008.