MadSci Network: Computer Science |
This is a question much more difficult that you might expect. First, the highest paid people in Computer Engineering are going to be those who start their own company, and make a success of it. Most hi-tech startups fail, but those that succeed can make extremely rich people of those that started them. If you are talking about employment, then this depends on your local market. If you look at jobs advertised in your local press, then this should give you a clear indication of what the renumeration of various jobs is. In general, if you are just starting out, then I would recommend that you choose some speciality for which you will make yourself particularly skilled (e.g. optimisiation of databases, finance, statistical methods, etc.) and make yourself an authority on that topic, possibly by taking a graduate degree after your undergraduate. It's also important to consider the industry in which you expect to work once you graduate. While I can't say exactly what the situation might be in India, in the west you'll find that Banking and Finance may pay more than education for a similar job. As a speciality, Computer and Network Security, and fields such as Biometrics are growing now, and a speciality in one of these will help. But, if you going to graduate soon, you might find it difficult to find a high-paying job immediately. If not, knuckle down, learn your craft, pick up some specialities on the way, and then start working your way up.
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