CS and SWE is great in that it can be applicable to a great range of fields, to create immensely helpful tools for other things.
What are some areas where SWE intersects with things that help people, country, and the world? Now also add in making a decent living and generally competitive with other SWE “industry”.
Things that come to my mind are government-related, military, some fintech. Sciences have great need of computing, and can have big impact, but income is less clear.
CPA or JD?
CPA
High 50’s for an associate in the southeast, not sure about senior
How much more do you think for expensive markets like SF NY LA
Probably 70-75ish for associates; 85-100 for seniors