Income Effects on Computer Science

Public project summary

There is an increasing demand for computer science workers who are proficient in coding. Recently, the average annual salary for computer science workers in Silicon Valley has been around $133,000, and the national average is has been around $113,000, according to Glassdoor's salary database. Several nonprofits have been organized to help provide a bridge for underrepresented communities to enter computer science. These nonprofits encourage members of underrepresented communities who have financial hardships to join and immerse themselves in program that can set them up for life at an early age through a career in computer science.